How to improve Ohio’s academic distress commissions
Aaron ChurchillJeremy Kelley of the Dayton Daily News
Policy Brief: Ohio Community School Governance
Jessica PoinerA thorough overview of Ohio's charter/community school governance framework
Weakening graduation standards hurts students in the long run
Jessica PoinerIn early February, Chalkbeat published an analysis of New York City’s graduation rate, which rose to nearly 76 percent in 2018—a 1.7 percent increas
Gadfly Bites 2/22/19 – What is the early bird to do if the worm doesn’t show up?
Jeff MurrayEditors in Columbus opined yesterday on at least part of the findings in the latest CREDO study of charter school performance in Ohio.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.22.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCREDO releases report on Ohio’s charter school sector
Gadfly Bites 2/20/19 – Some things considered
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, researchers
Fordham Institute press release: Ohio charters deliver academic gains for black students
Ohio Education GadflyToday, the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University released a new analysis of Ohio charter school performance.
Charter School Performance in Ohio—2019
Today, approximately 340 public charter schools educate 105,000 Ohio students. Authored by the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University, this report contains a rigorous analysis of the state’s charter schools using data from 2013-14 through 2016-17.
CREDO’s latest on Ohio charters: Brick-and-mortar schools deliver strong returns
Aaron ChurchillA brand-new evaluation from the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University offers promising signs that Ohio is on strong footing, especially with its brick-and-mortar charters.
Gadfly Bites 2/18/19 – You are Here
Jeff MurrayAt least one district treasurer in Butler County finds the biennial state budget process “complicated and scary”.
No, Ohio shouldn’t give up on its academic distress commissions
Aaron ChurchillAuthorized in 2005, Academic Distress Commissions (ADCs) are the state’s mechanism for int
Chiefs for Change's CTE blueprint can benefit Ohio students
Jessica PoinerIn the waning days of January, Chiefs for Change—a nonprofit, bipartisan network comprising state and district education chiefs, including Oh
Gadfly Bites 2/15/19 – Perhaps deconstruction is the sincerest form of flattery
Jeff MurrayIn case you haven’t been following it (and who can blame you with everything else going on here?), a battle royale has been raging in neighboring West Virg
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.15.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNational expert praises progress in Ohio charter sector
In Ohio’s rural districts, innovation is the name of the game
Jessica PoinerIn the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, pundits and analysts were hyper-focused on rural communities.
Ohio charter school performance: On the upswing?
Has the performance of Ohio charters improved in the wake of these important reforms? Or is the sector still struggling to keep pace? Join us at the DoubleTree Suites in Downtown Columbus on Tuesday, February 19 to learn about the results from a brand-new CREDO study that examines Ohio charter performance from 2013-14 through 2016-17.
Ohio’s charter school students need more facilities funding. The state can provide it
Chad L. AldisOhio Gov. Mike DeWine and the new state legislature can score a major win for educational equality and opportunity by providing more funding for public charter school facilities.
Ohio Education By the Numbers—2019 Edition
Aaron Churchill"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts." -- Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. That sentiment has never been more profound and applicable than it is today.
Most Ohio students aren’t earning industry credentials. Why?
Aaron ChurchillAs Ohio’s high school diplomas erode in value, there will be a growing need for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills through other means.
Gadfly Bites 2/11/19 – The other shoe
Jeff MurrayThe Path Forward series returns to the pages of Dayton Daily News, chronicling the efforts of Dayton City Schools to avoid state takeover start serv
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.8.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOhio House Speaker discusses education priorities
Gadfly Bites 2/8/19 – Thus bud’s for you…maybe
Jeff MurrayWe told you a while back about a Toledo native and “herbal entrepreneur” (shall we say) who says
Gadfly Bites 2/6/19 – Learning called off on account of snow
Jeff MurrayThis week’s Dayton City Schools board meeting was supposed to be about reading and reviewing a draft strategic plan for future awesomeness.
Gadfly Bites 2/4/19 – What does a “D” taste like exactly?
Jeff MurrayThe Speaker of the Ohio House held an (extremely) informal presser late last week, talking about his priorities for the new General Assembly session.
Ohio’s about to get more money for CTE—here’s two ideas on how to use it
Jessica PoinerLast summer, President Trump signed into law the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
How state reforms affected collective bargaining agreements
Aaron ChurchillElaborate collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have for decades enshrined the “factory model” into public education.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.1.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOp-ed calls for increase in charter school facility funding