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Content Type: Event
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Private Schools and Public Vouchers

Where

Athletic Club of Columbus

136 E Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States

When

1.30.2014 8:00 am - 9.22.2026 7:39 pm

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In the spring and fall of 2013, Fordham enlisted veteran journalist and former Dayton Daily News editorial-page editor Ellen Belcher to dig deep into the world of voucher schools across Ohio, trying to understand what happens in these school buildings as the mission to educate is tested by changing demographics and school culture.

You are invited to join us, Ellen, and private school leaders to discuss the fascinating findings.

SCHOOL LEADERS PANELISTS

Karyn Hecker
Principal
Immaculate Conception School, Dayton
Monica Lawson
Admissions Director
St. Martin de Porres High School, Cleveland
Deb O'Shea
Principal
St. Patrick of Heatherdowns School, Toledo
Mike Pecchia
President, Youngstown Christian School

POLICY LEADERS PANELISTS

Sarah Pechan Driver
Senior Director of Programs
School Choice Ohio
Greg Harris
State Director - Ohio
StudentsFirst
Larry Keough
Associate Director,
Department on Education
Catholic Conference of Ohio

OVERVIEW/MODERATOR

Ellen Belcher
Opening remarks

Lead Investigator
Journalist and former editor,Dayton Daily News
Chad Aldis - Moderator
Vice President for Ohio Policy and Advocacy
Thomas B. Fordham Institute
 
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