Closing bad charters isn’t the only challenge
The point of the “One Million Lives” campaign is to create the conditions that allow a million kids a seat in at least 3,000 high-performing schools
The point of the “One Million Lives” campaign is to create the conditions that allow a million kids a seat in at least 3,000 high-performing schools
What does the CCSS text-complexity guidance means for curriculum, instruction, and standards implementation?
Key findings for Ohio based on Fordham report School Choice Regulations: Red Tape or Red Herring
Problematic in more ways than it is strong
Plenty of folks in the education business seek the limelight. Not all deserve it—at least, not for doing good. But some individuals and groups that do great good for kids, teachers, and schools prefer to do so quietly, even invisibly.
Ohio findings from Fordham's national voucher report
An examination of Stanford University's charter school quality report
Charter laws in Ohio still has room to grow
News headlines from the week
No single philanthropic organization has put more effort and money into the advancement and improvement of school choice than the Walton Family Foundation
Growing quality charter schools requires strong charter school authorizers
The sobering reality is that, even with burgeoning charter and voucher movements, school choice is largely exercised by families able to afford private school tuition or who move to neighborhoods because of their schools
Red tape or red herring?
Sen. 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.
Ohio’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.
In their report, School Choice Regulations: Red Tape or Red Herring?, researchers David Stuit and Sy Doan find little evidence that policymakers should avoid testing requirements for fear that private schools will avoid voucher and tax credit scholarship programs altogether
There is no harder job than running a successful school building for high-poverty students; nor a more important job. Yet, there are school leaders across the state and the nation who do it day-in and day-out, and too few get recognized for their great work.
For low-performing charters, yes, we need tough charter closure laws. But let’s not overlook great charters either
Questions about Common Core cut scores
In his second inaugural address, President Barack Obama mentioned two pieces of his K–12 policy agenda: his plans to train new math and science teachers and his plans to improve school safety.
Evaluating the hidden power of character
Indiana’s Ball State University has delivered on its pledge to end contracts with the worst-performing charter schools in its portfolio, and its action will strengthen the charter movement
Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) thrives and its school leader plays a major role
Fordham’s Terry Ryan talks on the record about charters and seclusion rooms
For low-performing charters, yes, we need tough charter closure laws. But let’s not overlook great charters either
Leaders from two Dayton high schools divulge the special sauce
Why English language arts matters, according to E.D. Hirsch
Does it matter whether your best friend's parents are wealthy and educated?