Ohio should eliminate its waiting lists for private school choice
All families deserve the opportunity to choose schools, whether public or private, that meet their needs and wants. To its credit, Ohio has been a trailblazing state when it comes to supporting private-school choice via state-funded scholarships, a.k.a. “vouchers.” But it might surprise you to learn that hundreds of students are being denied their school of choice simply because Ohio hasn’t yet provided sufficient funds to meet the robust demand for these scholarships.
Rigorous and Relevant Research
We produce and disseminate rigorous and policy-relevant studies that bring new evidence to bear on key education issues in Ohio.
Ohio Policy
Good education policies help lead to great schools. At Fordham, we are a long-time supporter of high-quality school options; consistent advocate for an improved school funding formula; and leading voice for high quality learning standards, rigorous state assessments, and smart accountability systems and metrics.
Thomas B. Fordham Foundation - Ohio Charter Sponsorship
Our approach to charter school sponsorship balances school autonomy with accountability. In exchange for the freedom operate independently, schools are responsible for producing results. We believe that this balance is critical to ensuring success for students and schools.