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As progressives, we believe America is a land of boundless opportunity, where people can better themselves, their children, their families, and their communities through hard work, and the free­dom to climb the ladder of economic mobility. The future of this opportunity depends on educa­tion. As we enter the intensifying global economic competition of the 21st century, the high quality education of our young people is imperative for our nation’s competitiveness in the international marketplace of products and ideas.

Visit the Center for American Progress.

CAP says federal policy should challenge states to set big goals for teacher effectiveness and fair teacher distribution—and to assess both through meaningful evaluation. See Essential Elements of Teacher Policy in ESEA: Effectiveness, Fairness, and Evaluation

Doing What Works Annual Report, released Feb. 28, 2011, a year after the Center for American Progress launched the project to help uncover wasteful spending, boost government productivity, and improve results for the American people.

Cynthia Brown,
Vice President, Education Policy

Momentum Builds to Reform ESEA

Race to the Top and Teacher Preparation: Analyzing State Strategies for Ensuring Real Accountability and Fostering Program Innovation

Turning Around the Nation’s Lowest-Performing Schools: Five Steps Districts Can Take to Improve Their Chances of Success

Return on Educational Investment, A District-by-District Evaluation of U.S. Educational Productivity