Three ways to improve Ohio’s ESSA plan
Aaron ChurchillIn early June, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released an updated draft of its ESSA plan for public comment. The department had initially intended to submit its plan earlier this spring, but after heavy pressure, state officials decided to delay submission until September.
Whether school choice increases parental demand for information about school quality
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.An average of forty-four million unique visitors use GreatSchools every year to check out schools in their area and elsewhere.
Graduation option hurts students in long run
Jamie Davies O'LearyThis blog originally appeared as an editorial in today’s edition of the Columbus Dispatch.
School choice that works for rural communities
Aaron ChurchillIn a provocative headline, a recent Wall Street Journal article proclaimed that “Rural America Is the New ‘Inner City.’” The piece profiles Kenton, Ohio, along with several other towns across the nation that have recently suffered population losses, sluggish economies, and surging substance abuse.
What teens want from their schools
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Michael J. PetrilliBy Amber M. Northern and Michael J. Petrilli
Faith and federalism: The key decision points for a K–12 scholarship tax credit
By Thomas W. Carroll
District requests for ECOT dollars highlight wide misperceptions about charter funding
Jamie Davies O'LearyRecently, several school districts asked to be repaid a chunk of the money that the state of Ohio is attempting to recover from the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT); House Bill 87, currently pending in the General Assembly, would grant them their wish.
Guest Commentary: Charter opponent rhetoric should lead to support for equitable funding
NOTE: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs. The views expressed by guest authors do not necessarily reflect those of Fordham.
New book from charter school advocates offers lots of bad advice
Chester E. Finn, Jr.By Chester E. Finn, Jr.
Ohio shouldn’t worry about Delaware’s ESSA plan woes—yet
Jessica PoinerEarly last week, the Trump administration gave three states feedback on their submitted plans for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Interdistrict Open Enrollment in Ohio: A recap of Fordham’s latest event
Ohio Education GadflyIn the wake of Donald Trump’s election and his selection of Betsy DeVos as Education Secretary, a lot of attention has been focused on school choice.
Dad gets some new insights into the importance of school choice
Jeff MurrayThe best advice my wife and I received on how to manage daily life with newly born twin daughters was from our pediatrician: get them on a schedule. Any schedule that works for you is fine, but it should be the same schedule for both children, and stick to it. It was a great insight from a pro and it has served us well.
The effects of racial and ethnic teacher bias on student achievement
Christopher YalumaBy Chris Yaluma
Success Academy puts its "School Blueprints" online: How many will follow the lead of our highest achieving charter network?
Robert PondiscioBy Robert Pondiscio