Closing the digital divide for charters
Jessica PoinerApproximately nine million students across the nation lack access to the internet or to internet-connected devices. Lawmakers and educators have known for years that this disparity, often referred to as the “digital divide,” can contribute to achievement and attainment gaps based on race and income.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.12.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayLooking back, remotely
How do you measure remote learning engagement?
John A. DuesEditor’s 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.
Resetting school accountability, from the bottom up
Aaron Churchill , Chad L. AldisAfter a one-year pause in Ohio's school accountability system, the road back to normalcy is uncertain. Fordham's new policy brief titled Resetting school accountability, from the bottom up offers a clear and concise plan to restart state assessments and school report cards.
Escaping from education’s prison of time
Chad L. AldisAs the economy slowly reopens and Ohio returns to something resembling normalcy, it’s a nice opportunity to reflect on what we’ve learned during the pandemic. For me, time itself became very different, both in practice and in concept. The plague rid our daily lives of conventional time constraints—and freed us to use our days differently.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.5.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayInaugural graduating class
All schools, no exceptions, need a learning plan for this fall
Aaron ChurchillWith fall right around the corner, the discussion in Columbus has turned from the spring closures to what school will look like come September.
How the coronavirus could impact Ohio charter schools
Jessica PoinerOver the last few months, there’s been no shortage of pieces declaring that the novel coronavirus has drastically and permanently
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.22.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThe school year continues
What is student engagement, anyway? Remote learning won’t work unless we define it.
Ben PachtEditor’s 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.
Information equals access: Perceptions of postsecondary student supports in public high schools
Jeff MurrayOhio and other states are working hard to increase the postsecondary readiness of
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.15.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCelebrating National Charter Schools Week
Working together to move remote learning forward in Ohio
Marie HannaEditor’s 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.
Successful remote learning requires a whole new system
John A. DuesEditor’s 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.
Seven early lessons about shifting education during a crisis
John A. DuesEditor's Note: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs.
Survey says: Most Ohioans support school choice
Aaron ChurchillIt’s no secret that school choice remains a politically charged issue. Opponents urge policymakers to restrict choice and preserve the status quo, while supporters insist on parents’ right to choose a school that fits their kids’ needs. But outside of Statehouse circles, what do everyday Ohioans think about school choice?
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.3.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayImportant considerations
Will more Ohio parents continue homeschooling after the COVID-19 crisis?
Aaron ChurchillWith widespread school closings, the phrase “we’re all homeschoolers now” has entered our nation’s vocabulary.
Do KIPP middle schools improve college enrollment and persistence?
Jessica PoinerThe Knowledge is Power Program, or KIPP, is the nation’s largest charter school network. It currently operates 240 schools that serve more than 100,000 students, the vast majority of whom are low-income students of color.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.20.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayGuidance issued for Ohio schools during closure
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.13.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayDeWine closes DeSchools