Education Reform: Before It Was Cool: The Real Story and Pioneers Who Made It Happen

Jeanne Allen is considered among the nation's most accomplished and relentless advocates for education reform. She has earned recognition and credibility as a forceful leader and businesswoman and is a compelling writer and public speaker. She founded The Center for Education Reform in 1993 and served as its president through 2013. Prior to founding the Center, Jeanne served in prominent roles at the US Department of Education, The Heritage Foundation and on Capitol Hill. Jeanne is now senior fellow, president-emeritus, and a member of CER's Board of Directors. In 2014, she was named vice president for business development of HotChalk, Inc. an education technology company. Jeanne has been recognized as a Champion by the Black Alliance for Educational Options and one of Working Mother's "Most Powerful Moms in Education" A frequent commentator in the media, who has appeared on NBC, ABC, MSNBC, Fox News and CNN and is widely published, Jeanne advises dozen of groups and is a trusted advisor to policymakers. The School Reform Handbook: How to Improve Your Schools authored in 1995 ignited parent-led efforts for education reform. Jeanne Allen is a graduate of Dickinson College and is the proud mother of four young adult children.