Change and opportunity for Ohio’s urban districts
The downsizing of urban districts presents an opportunity for change in Ohio's Big 8.
The downsizing of urban districts presents an opportunity for change in Ohio's Big 8.
Continuing our From the Frontlines series on Common Core implementation in schools across Ohio.
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) recently issued a set of principles for the new Common Core–aligned tests. The document sent a pointed message to the Department of Education: “Dear Mr. Secretary: We got this.”
It’s not a radical statement to say that private school choice has been a success. Every serious study into the efficacy of vouchers and tax-credit scholarships has shown either positive or neutral benefits for students. Virtually no significant research has found that they have academically harmed children.
Last week, Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli—Fordham’s dynamic duo—joined a Cato Institute debate on Common Core, going up against Neal McCluskey of Cato and Emmett McGroaty of the American Principles Project.Here are the key arguments that Checker and Mike made in defense of the Common Core: