The charter-schools movement needs to stop alienating Republicans
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
Has Eva Moskowitz overplayed her hand on parent accountability?
Robert PondiscioBy Robert Pondiscio
Calling all aspiring filmmakers: How has school choice made a difference in your life?
Ohio Education GadflySchool choice is becoming more and more common across the country, creating more and more stories of student and family success. The Foundation for Excellence in Education wants to hear as many success stories as possible and has launched a contest to find them.
Thoughts on educational privilege from a middle-class parent
Jamie Davies O'LearyWhen it comes to gauging the performance of Ohio’s public charter schools, unfair comparisons and generalizations are all too common.
Equal access? Analyzing charter location relative to demographics in Ohio
Jessica PoinerBy expanding access to options including charters, choice advocates hope that more students will reap the benefits of attending high-performing schools. But do all families have charter options in their area?
Benefits of open enrollment from an Ohio superintendent's perspective
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.
DeVos's call for innovation is laudable, but we must also ensure quality
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
The thing about school closures
On this week's podcast, special guest Scott Pearson, executive director of the DC Public Charter School Board, joins Mike Petrilli and Alyssa Schwenk to discuss the pros, cons, and challenges of closing low-performing schools. During the Research Minute, David Griffith explores why unionized charter schools in California perform better.
Does a mostly female workforce explain America's teacher absenteeism problem?
David GriffithBy David Griffith