The first 17 ESSA accountability plans correct many NCLB-era errors
Brandon L. Wright, Michael J. PetrilliBy Brandon L. Wright and Michael J. Petrilli
Louisiana threads the needle: Curriculum reform in a local-control state
Robert PondiscioBy Robert Pondiscio
More than just numbers: Policy implications of the latest CREDO charter study
Jamie Davies O'LearyLast month, the Center for Research on Educational Options (CREDO) at Stanford University released a new analysis of the performance of charter management networks, entities that may be engaged to oversee the day-to-day operations of a charter school.
How states can avoid proficiency rates when measuring academic achievement under ESSA
Brandon L. WrightBy Brandon L. Wright
Education philanthropy and the unfinished business of policy reform
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
Kasich’s misstep on the evaluation of charter sponsors
Aaron ChurchillAt the end of June, Governor John Kasich vetoed a provision in the state budget bill that would have changed school grading calculations for purposes of evaluating the performance of Ohio’s charter
An evaluation of Indiana's school voucher program
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
Can public transportation expand school choice for Denver's disadvantaged students?
Jeff MurrayBy Jeff Murray
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.