Students don't always listen to adults, but they never fail to imitate them
Robert PondiscioBy Robert Pondiscio
Twenty of the American communities most in need of high-quality charter schools
Nicholas Munyan-Penney, Emily HowellA recent Fordham report highlights the country’s “charter school deserts,” which are contiguous high-poverty census tracts with no charter elementary schools. It finds that, in 2013–14, states with charters had an average of 10.8 deserts.
How Ohio can pave the way for a stronger, broader charter movement
Aaron ChurchillComparing Ohio K–12 education to other states helps us gauge the pace of progress, provides ideas on improvement, and gets us out of our local “bubble.” In a recent post, my colleague Chad Aldis examined Ohio and Florida’s NAEP results, finding the Buckeye State wanting in terms of gains over
A tale of two charter school sectors: Ohio versus Idaho
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Charter school expansion: A promising alternative to turnarounds
Brandon L. WrightBy Brandon L. Wright
How does phasing out paper-and-pencil tests affect student performance?
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
National Charter Schools Week: DECA High proves the possible
Marwa BerriNOTE: In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Fordham Ohio staffers will be blogging about teachers, principals, and guidance counselors who made a positive difference in their schooling and in their lives. This is the fourth and final post, which does double duty of celebrating National Charter Schools Week as well.
Yes, test scores affect long-term outcomes, even according to this study, despite what its authors mistakenly conclude
David GriffithBy David Griffith
How one charter network is helping attach students to civil society
Robert PondiscioBy Robert Pondiscio
Oases in the desert: Catholic schools' success isn't a mirage
Kathleen Porter-MageeBy Kathleen Porter-Magee
Do teachers receive adequate support when new standards are implemented?
Emily HowellBy Emily Howell