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“Today, we join together calling for the protection of a critical program that is already proving to be a viable option for children throughout our State. Under no circumstances should our children be denied access to better educational options, and we will not stand by and watch these attempts to promote inequality against our most vulnerable families.” said Shree’ Medlock, National Advocacy Director, Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO). “A decision against the parental choice program will not only be a detriment to our families, but it will also undermine all of the hard work that has taken place to advance our education system and give Louisiana children the best possible chance at success.”
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Black Alliance for Educational Options Applauds the Center for Education Reform for Insightful Report on Charter Schools

Black Alliance for Educational Options Applauds the Center for Education Reform for Insightful Report on Charter Schools Washington, DC — The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) applauds the Center for Education Reform (CER) for the release of their Survey of America’s Charter Schools. The 23-page report provides an in-depth analysis of charter school students, operations, and teachers, and discusses trends over time in the Size and Scope, Demographics, Finance and Operations, and Academic Program of charter schools and insights into why demand for these independent schools has

BLACK FAMILIES SUPPORT PARENTAL CHOICE, CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION REFORM

Black Alliance for Educational Options Releases Survey Revealing a Hunger for ChangeThe Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) released today the findings of a multi-state survey of Black adults concerning parental choice and education reform, showing strong support among this significant segment of the population for choice measures such as charter schools and state voucher programs. The study entitled, “A Survey Report on Education Reform, Charter Schools, and the Desire for Parental Choice in the Black Community 

More than 12,000 Community Members Empowered by the Black Alliance for Educational Options and Dr. Marvin L. Sapp During a Six-City Educational Tour

February 12, 2013 - WASHINGTON, DC –– The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) joined Grand Rapids, Michigan pastor and Grammy nominated, Dove, Stellar and BET award-winning gospel artist Dr. Marvin L. Sapp for six spirit-filled events in cities across the southeastern United States from January 30 – February 6. Entitled “An Evening with Dr. Marvin L. Sapp,” BAEO and Dr. Sapp worked together to educate members in filled-to-capacity churches about the importance of parent choice and educational options especially in the Black community. With as many as 3,300 people in one venue, the

MORE THAN 12,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS EMPOWERED BY THE BLACK ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS AND DR. MARVIN L. SAPP DURING A SIX-CITY EDUCATIONAL TOUR

February 11, 2013 - WASHINGTON, DC –– The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) joined Grand Rapids, Michigan pastor and Grammy nominated, Dove, Stellar and BET award-winning gospel artist Dr. Marvin L. Sapp for six spirit-filled events in cities across the southeastern United States from January 30 – February 6. Entitled “An Evening with Dr. Marvin L. Sapp,” BAEO and Dr. Sapp worked together to educate members in filled-to-capacity churches about the importance of parent choice and educational options especially in the Black community. With as many as 3,300 people in one venue, the

Black Alliance for Educational Options Teams up with Award Winning Gospel Artist Dr. Marvin L. Sapp to Promote Parent Choice for Black Families

BAEO and Dr. Sapp to host educational dialogue along with musical performance on multi-city tourThe Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) is excited to partner with Grand Rapids, Michigan pastor and Grammy nominated, Dove, Stellar and BET award winning gospel artist Dr. Marvin L. Sapp for a multi-city tour to promote educational opportunities for Black families.  Visiting six cities, the tour will launch on January 30 in Louisville, KY and culminate in the historic Birmingham Alabama on February 6. Each FREE event, entitled An Evening with Marvin Sapp, will include a community

Our Prayers are with Newtown, Connecticut

The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO)The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) sends our condolences and deepest prayers to the families and community in Newtown, Connecticut. As an organization that works with children and families every day, we were deeply moved after receiving the news of the mass tragedy involving children – our most precious gifts from God. Our sympathies also go out to the families of the heroic educators who gave their lives to save the lives of students. These brave educators, who worked every day to help ensure children received the best

The Children of Louisiana Have Suffered a Tremendous Loss

The Black Alliance for Educational Options Outraged over the Court’s Decision against Parental ChoiceNovember 30, 2012 – Baton Rouge, LA – The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) expressed great disappointment, today, in the decision of Judge Tim Kelley in the Louisiana school choice trial. Judge Kelley of the 19th District Court in Baton Rouge ruled that the Louisiana scholarship program is unconstitutional. Advocating on behalf of the Louisiana parents and children whose lives will be directly impacted by the ruling, BAEO declared the decision “a violation of civil rights” that

Louisiana Black Alliance for Educational Options Stands with Louisiana Families in Fight to Protect School Choice

LaBAEO Continues to Advocate for Educational Programs that Offer Access and Opportunity to ChildrenNovember 28, 2012 – Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Black Alliance for Educational Options (LaBAEO) stands today with Louisiana parents and students, and other education reform advocates, in full support of protecting the Louisiana scholarship program. With oral arguments set to begin in the Louisiana school choice trial, LaBAEO and supporters are asking the Court to consider the civil rights of the students whose education could suffer as a result of an adverse ruling in favor of unions and

BLACK STUDENTS TOLD YOU AREN’T SMART ENOUGH TO PASS IN VIRGINIA

Black Alliance for Educational Options Asks “How Dare You?”There comes a time when you hear something that makes you stop and ask “What century is this?” Today is one of those days. The state of Virginia released its new achievement standards in response to the state’s waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act. According to the new performance standards only 45% of Black students will be required to be proficient in math while that same standard is set at 82% and 68% for Asian-American and white students respectively for this school year. Those same set of standards only require 76% of Black

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