Technology good!
In Northeast Ohio, important folks (teachers, parents, administrators, psychologists) went out of their way to explain the value of technology in boosting student learning at all ages. Kudos are due to the folks at Northeast Ohio Parent for the inclusion of perspective from urban and suburban districts as well as from the Menlo Park Academy charter school.
More technology is even better
Here’s a great look at how Cleveland’s Entrepreneurship Preparatory School has utilized its technology upgrade grant from Verizon Wireless. Lots of great input from students here, explaining all the amazing STEM projects that their school’s tech lab makeover has allowed them to pursue.
Baby steps
The state board of education in West Virginia this week took the initial step toward creation of the first charter schools in the Mountain State. Only one board member voted in the negative. Next stop: county school boards.
A “painful blow”?
The Trump Administration recently released its proposed budget, which included some major changes in education funding process and levels. A new block grant plan has charter supporters, including the Fordham Institute’s Checker Finn, fearful for the future of federal support for charter schools.
Dueling takes
In response to the federal budget proposal, the good folks at CRPE launched a debate among their organization to determine the long term outlook for charter school growth. CRPE’s newest Senior Fellow, Steven Wilson, argued from a position of positivity. Robin Lake, the organization’s Director, provided a more downbeat assessment.
Next School Performance Institute workshop happening soon
Bring your team to a high-performing urban charter school to learn how to build a culture of academic and operational excellence. Join School Performance Institute at their upcoming Study the Network workshop. This workshop combines interactive sessions with live-classroom observations and conversations with key staff to help build your team’s capacity to create and implement change. Register today for the next workshop on March 17th, 2020! For more information, contact John A. Dues.
