Ohio’s ESSA plan: The Gap Closing measure remains a labyrinth
Aaron Churchill , Jessica PoinerOhio’s Gap Closing report card component reports how students in certain subgroups perform on state tests and their schools’ graduation rates compared to the collective performance of all students in the state.
Fordham Ohio Panel Discussion: Strengthening School Funding in Ohio
Ohio’s current approach to school funding (K-12) has several strengths, including its ability to drive more state aid to disadvantaged districts and to add dollars for students with greater educational needs. But in a time when Ohio’s budget – like that of many other states – is stretched thin, policy makers need to ensure that every dollar is being well spent.
The future of choice edition
On this week's podcast, Checker Finn, Alyssa Schwenk, and David Griffith discuss the future of school choice under a Trump administration. During the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines the effects of birth order on non-cognitive abilities.
Closing schools and leaving fellow women in the lurch is no way to celebrate women
Erika SanziBy Erika Sanzi
Choice trumps: Supporting state success by expanding education options
McKenzie Snow, Claire Voorhees, Adam Peshek, Patricia LevesqueBy McKenzie Snow, Claire Voorhees, Adam Peshek, and Patricia Levesque
School choice advocates should be worried about federalizing school choice
Kristin Blagg, Matthew M. ChingosBy Kristin Blagg and Matthew M. Chingos
Can we re-open the charter frontier?
Benjamin J. LindquistA response to Robin Lake’s article “Is charter school growth flat-lining?”, originally published 2/17/17 in The Lens.
Three accountability mistakes states are STILL making in drafting their ESSA plans
David GriffithBy David Griffith
Senate Republicans: Save the regs! (At least some of them.)
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
Louisiana's increased attention to student growth deserves applause, not criticism
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
How policy changes in Louisiana affected teacher turnover
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
The teachers unions exploited education reform's split over DeVos and inflicted real damage
Derrell BradfordBy Derrell Bradford
The diminishing significance of racism and poverty in education reform
Ian RoweIf you want a good cry mixed in with some inspiration, watch noted human rights lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson give a searing account of bias against the poor and young men of color in a TED Talk about an Injustice.