Ohio partakes in the growth and diversification of charter school facilities funding
One of the starkest differences between charter and traditional district schools is in the area of facilities funding.
One of the starkest differences between charter and traditional district schools is in the area of facilities funding.
Assessing parent satisfaction with distance learning
In its recent guidance on reopening schools, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) noted that the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed and exacerbated “deeply rooted social and educational inequities.” Sadly, that’s exactly right.
Researching recent history
School reopening resources
Thomas Sowell—writer, economist, social theorist, and currently a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution—is having a moment at age 90. He has long been a champion of high-quality education as a source of power for Black youth.
When districts announce school transportation changes during the early days of summer break, they usually don’t cause a lot of consternation. It’s understandable that administrators would use the lazy days of summer to make scheduling adjustments and such.
Looking back, remotely
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After a one-year pause in Ohio's school accountability system, the road back to normalcy is uncertain. Fordham's new policy brief titled Resetting school accountability, from the bottom up offers a clear and concise plan to restart state assessments and school report cards.
Inaugural graduating class
With fall right around the corner, the discussion in Columbus has turned from the spring closures to what school will look like come September.
Over the last few months, there’s been no shortage of pieces declaring that the novel coronavirus has drastically and permanently
The school year continues
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Ohio and other states are working hard to increase the postsecondary readiness of
Celebrating National Charter Schools Week
Editor’s 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.
Editor’s 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.
Editor's Note: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs.
It’s no secret that school choice remains a politically charged issue. Opponents urge policymakers to restrict choice and preserve the status quo, while supporters insist on parents’ right to choose a school that fits their kids’ needs. But outside of Statehouse circles, what do everyday Ohioans think about school choice?