Center on Education Policy Newsletter
Author(s): Maria Ferguson
Published: July 15, 2020
The question of whether or not to reopen our public schools has sadly become -- along with social distancing and the wearing of face masks -- a political weapon.
Author(s): Maria Ferguson
Published: June 26, 2020
Education and litigation have a long history and the current crisis will likely add a new and complicated chapter to the story. CEP Executive Director Maria Ferguson talks with education law experts about the legal implications of reopening schools in the age of COVID-19.
Author(s): Nancy Kober, Diane Stark Rentner, and Maria Ferguson
Published: May 28, 2020
This report explains the multiple roles public schools play in American society and discusses why, in this time of upheaval, it is crucial to maintain a robust public education system. A companion report, The History and Evolution of Public Education in the US, examines why public schools were created and how the role played by public schools has evolved over time.
Author(s): Nancy Kober and Diane Stark Rentner
Published: May 28, 2020
This report explores the history of public education in the United States and discusses the vital role that these schools play in preparing students for civic life.