Testimony given before the Ohio House Primary and Secondary Education Committee – 1/23/20
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the Primary and Secondary Education Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives is hearing testimony on House Bill 409 which would, among other thing
To get high quality charter funding, Ohio charter schools need to earn it
Jessica PoinerOne of the most talked about education policy proposals during last year’s busy state budget season was the c
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.10.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayTo and through college
Pathway to Success: Columbus Preparatory Academy raises the bar on rigor
Lyman MillardWith little fanfare, Columbus Preparatory Academy regularly appears near the top of the charts when it comes to state test scores. In 2018-19, for example, its performance index score ranked twelfth out of 3,225 Ohio public schools.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.20.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNOTE: This is our last edition of the year. Thank you so much for reading and for subscribing. We will be back with you on January 3, 2020. Happy Holidays!
Ohio should provide full licensure reciprocity to out-of-state educators
Aaron ChurchillMoving to a new state often means new career opportunities, a better quality of life, or closer proximity to loved ones. But making these transitions comes at a cost, which for some include the need to gain occupational licensing in the new state.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.6.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayEven more to be thankful for
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.27.19 (Thanksgiving Edition)
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayIn the spirit of giving thanks, we offer you not the usual charter school related news clips this week but a look back at some of the things happening this year for which we as charter school supporters should be grateful.
2019 Fordham Sponsorship Annual Report
In our 2019 annual report, we provide insight into our sponsorship work during the year and the performance of our sponsored schools. We are also pleased to highlight the good work of our colleagues on Fordham’s policy and research teams.
Teacher evaluations in Ohio: How we got here and where we’re going
Jessica PoinerEditor’s note: It’s been almost ten years since the creation of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.22.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayBusting the “big lie” about charter schools
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.15.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayMore school bus woes in Columbus
Why aren't we talking about teacher licensure in Ohio?
Jessica PoinerA decade ago, teachers were the most talked about aspect of education policy and practice.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.8.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayTSA is a bright part of Toledo’s future
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.1.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayChanging the game in Parma
Pathway to Success: Arts & College Preparatory Academy creates safe spaces for students to grow
Lyman MillardParents, when surveyed, routinely tell us that safety is one of their top priorities when choosing a school. Although what exactly constitutes a “safe” school likely varies, for many it means a place where children feel welcomed and accepted.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.25.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOhio charters get the cold shoulder from lawmakers
So far, LeBron’s I Promise School is keeping its promise
Jessica PoinerLast year, NBA superstar LeBron James opened I Promise School (IPS), a school for at-risk kids in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. In its first year (2018–19), IPS served 240 students in grades three and four.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.18.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCongratulations to Ohio’s high quality charter schools!
The Cupp-Patterson funding plan gives school choice the cold shoulder
Aaron ChurchillNote: This is the fifth in a series of blog posts on school funding in Ohio; for the previous posts, see here,
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.11.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff Murray“Go visit a charter school”
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.4.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThe best charter school-related story you’ll read this week
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.27.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayDigging into charter school ratings across the state
Report cards reveal more signs of improvement in Ohio’s charter school sector
Aaron ChurchillSchool turnaround policy for Ohio districts, including Youngstown and Lorain, has attracted tremendous attention in recent months.
Technically speaking, Ohio school districts don't contribute to Ohio teacher pension benefits
Chad AldemanNOTE: 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.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.13.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThe view from the debate stage