Commentary
Commentary
1.30.2013
Charter Schools
Of helicopter parents, schools, and governments
The Education GadflySen. Tom Harkin, an Iowa Democrat who is regarded as perhaps the most powerful lawmaker in U.S. education policy, will not seek re-election in 2014.
Commentary
1.30.2013
Charter Schools
Ohio's charter law remains a laggard
Terry RyanOhio’s charter law remains mediocre despite numerous reform efforts over the last decade. According to the latest “Measuring Up to the Model: A Ranking of the State Charter School Laws” produced by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) the Buckeye State’s charter school law ranks 27 out of 43 states and the District of Columbia.