Ohio teacher shares her experience with online teaching
Last week, Jessica Creager, a high school social studies teacher for Great River Connections Academy, published a piece on the Columbus Moms Blog discussing what it’s like teaching in an online environment. Creager, an experienced classroom teacher before joining Great River six months ago, talks about the transition from a traditional classroom to online and what it has meant to her.
Dayton Early College Academy completes building purchase
The Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) recently purchased the downtown building that currently houses their middle school, which they have leased since 2016. Though no renovation plans are currently in the works, DECA Superintendent Judy Hennessey notes that owning the building makes it more likely they’ll pursue future facility improvements.
Charter schools and content-rich curriculum
In a recent piece, Fordham’s Robert Pondiscio explains that if a knowledge-rich curriculum is your favorite flavor of education reform, school choice is no side issue; it’s a proof point. He discusses the importance of Core Knowledge—especially for disadvantaged students, explains that charter schools are far more likely to adopt Core Knowledge than traditional district schools, and notes several charter schools that have utilized it.
One teacher’s opinion on working for a charter school
Diane Oxley, a kindergarten teacher at Ocean Academy Charter School in New Jersey, recently penned a blog on the National Alliance for Public Charter School’s website about her experience helping to start the first charter school in her county. Oxley, a former traditional public school teacher of ten years, writes about what inspired her to make the change and what she appreciates most about the school.
Upcoming events
Registration is open for the School Performance Institute’s next workshop (January 24, Columbus), the 2019 Ohio Educational Technology Conference (February 12-14, Columbus), and the 2019 National Charter Schools Conference (June 30-July 3, Las Vegas).
