We work to reinvigorate America’s commitment to public education in the following areas:
- Strong Schools
- Equity of Educational Resources
- Democratic Responsibility for Public Schools
- Building Public Education Resources
- The State of Childhood
Strong Schools for a Strong Democracy
The Forum for Education and Democracy is committed to the public, democratic role of public education – the preparation of engaged and thoughtful democratic citizens. We work to promote a public education system worthy of a democracy, one characterized by strong public schools, equity of educational resources, and supported by an involved citizenry.
Democracy at Risk: The Need for a New Federal Policy in Education
The report, Democracy at Risk: The Need for a New Federal Policy in Education, was released April 23rd, and was written by prominent educators and policy experts who have launched effective alternative schools, charter schools, and school improvement networks. It notes that the United States’ education system and democracy are even more at risk than at the release of A Nation at Risk. Click here to read the press release and the pdf of this report. Read More
Democracy at Risk
Last week, the Forum launched its first major report of 2008, Democracy at Risk: The Need for a New Federal Role in Education. Under the direction of lead authors Linda Darling-Hammond and George Wood, the Forum’s Conveners all contributed to a new blueprint for systemic, sustainable investment in our nation’s public schools, the institution that Sen. John Glenn has called “the personnel department for democracy.” Read More
Meet the Conveners
The conveners of The Forum are leaders in the fields of school reform and educational policy.
Forum Projects
The Forum runs a number of programs related to our work for strong schools for a strong democracy. Check out what projects we're working on.
Resources
Your source for resources in working for strong schools for a strong democracy.