The Network for Public Education recently released one of the most inaccurate education reports I have seen in years. The group, founded by foes of all innovations in education, claimed the Department of Education has wasted billions of taxpayer dollars on charter schools. My organization, the Center for Education Reform, has reviewed their report for credible evidence of any research base — none exists.

While it’s disappointing that the Washington Post and other outlets irresponsibly gave credence to the report, I’m grateful for the reminder we can’t let down our guard and blindly trust education research without proper scrutiny. Here are a few details about the group and the report missing from other coverage.