Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.20.19
NOTE: 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!
NOTE: 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!
According to a recent Hechinger Report article, U.S.
Moving 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.
Even more to be thankful for
In 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.
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.
Editor’s note: It’s been almost ten years since the creation of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System.
Busting the “big lie” about charter schools
More school bus woes in Columbus
A decade ago, teachers were the most talked about aspect of education policy and practice.
TSA is a bright part of Toledo’s future
Changing the game in Parma
Parents, 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.
Back during the 2016–17 school year, Ohio was in the midst of creating its plan for meeting federal education requirements under the Every Stu
Ohio charters get the cold shoulder from lawmakers
Last 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.
Congratulations to Ohio’s high quality charter schools!
Note: This is the fifth in a series of blog posts on school funding in Ohio; for the previous posts, see here,
“Go visit a charter school”
For years now, Ohio has been caught in the throes of a fierce debate over how best to improve low-performing school districts.
The best charter school-related story you’ll read this week
Digging into charter school ratings across the state
School turnaround policy for Ohio districts, including Youngstown and Lorain, has attracted tremendous attention in recent months.
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.
The view from the debate stage
An on-the-ground perspective from California
“A lot of people have strong opinions on both sides.”
Charter student enrollment numbers decline again