The Center for Public Education (Center) is a national resource for accurate, timely, and credible information about public education and its importance to the well-being of our nation. The Center provides up-to-date research, data, and analysis on current education issues and explores ways to improve student achievement and engage public support for public schools.

The Center welcomes requests from members of the press. To find out more about the Center's research please contact:

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Spotlight on  

Teacher pay for performance

21st Century education: What it means for kids and schools 

Press releases 

New report from the Center for Public Education reviews the facts behind charter schools

Gates grant helps boards make better use of data

Media mentions and published articles

Pay for Performance a mixed bag in school, Charlotte Public Radio: WFAE 90.7fm, Nov. 16, 2009 -- Patte Barth quoted.

Core curriculum 2.0—Don't tear schools down and start over: Upgrade how—and what—you teach instead, American School Board Journal, October 2009 -- Patte Barth

New report from CPE defines 21st century education, School Board News Today -- Patte Barth

"Small changes create big waves in education," Christina Zdanowicz, CNN.com, Sept. 9, 2009 -- Patte Barth quoted.

Education Week commentary, Sept. 3, 2009, "Why Not Count Them All?" by Jim Hull

Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane (WHYY Radio), Sept. 3, 2008, interview with Patte Barth and Jim Hull. Listen to the mp3.

Center for Public Education staff

Patte Barth, Director

Jim Hull, Policy Analyst

Becky St. Andrie, Managing Editor

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