February 9, 2016
The South Jersey Summer Institute for Educators, a program hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey, is desi
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February 5, 2016
Ah, the Super Bowl. Is there a better event in all of professional sports? This Sunday marks the 50th Super Bowl, the “Golden Super Bowl” and it’s sure to be a barn burner.
February 3, 2016
Earlier this week, Washington, D.C.’s education community came together to celebrate D.C.
January 29, 2016
It’s working! After years of pushing for higher academic standards that actually prepare students to be successful in college and the workplace, we have yet another indicator that says we are making real progress.
January 27, 2016
As we continue to celebrate National School Choice Week, there's a popular education option available to many families (although not nearly enough) across the country--charter schools.
January 25, 2016
What can parents do in order to have more say in where their children attend school?
National School Choice Week Kickoff: The Importance of High Quality Charter Schools
UPDATE - JANUARY 24 - Due to the extreme weather in Washington, DC this event HAS BEEN CANCELLED. To find other National School Choice Week events in your area, please visit their website.
January 4, 2016
Recently, the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores were released amidst little fanfare and much handwringing. With an overall decline in student performance in both reading and math, the scores were hardly a cause for celebration.
December 16, 2015
This op-ed was originally published by USAToday.
U.S. Chamber Foundation and NAACP Partnership on The Path Forward: Improving Opportunities for African-American Students
Remarks by Thomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
December 10, 2015 | Washington, DC