Will more Ohio parents continue homeschooling after the COVID-19 crisis?
Aaron ChurchillWith widespread school closings, the phrase “we’re all homeschoolers now” has entered our nation’s vocabulary.
Do KIPP middle schools improve college enrollment and persistence?
Jessica PoinerThe Knowledge is Power Program, or KIPP, is the nation’s largest charter school network. It currently operates 240 schools that serve more than 100,000 students, the vast majority of whom are low-income students of color.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.20.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayGuidance issued for Ohio schools during closure
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.13.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayDeWine closes DeSchools
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.6.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayStart with the big picture
A case study in how not to make education policy
Aaron ChurchillIn December, a workgroup established by the State Board of Education released a number of
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.28.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayReinforcing the importance of the CSP
Hard lessons about SEL implementation
Aaron ChurchillWill social-emotional learning (SEL) be a passing fad, or something that becomes embodied in school culture? The answer likely hinges on whether it’s embraced by parents and educators, and its ability to improve student outcomes.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.21.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayBlocking out the block grant?
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.31.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayHappy National School Choice Week!
Columbus City Schools should follow the law and sell its unused buildings
Jessica PoinerWith thousands of Columbus students in need of a world-class education, it’s painful to see school district officials impeding the expansion efforts of a top-notch charter network by refusing to offer a vacant facility for sale or lease.
Testimony given before the Ohio House Primary and Secondary Education Committee – 1/23/20
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the Primary and Secondary Education Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives is hearing testimony on House Bill 409 which would, among other thing
To get high quality charter funding, Ohio charter schools need to earn it
Jessica PoinerOne of the most talked about education policy proposals during last year’s busy state budget season was the c
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.10.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayTo and through college
Pathway to Success: Columbus Preparatory Academy raises the bar on rigor
Lyman MillardWith little fanfare, Columbus Preparatory Academy regularly appears near the top of the charts when it comes to state test scores. In 2018-19, for example, its performance index score ranked twelfth out of 3,225 Ohio public schools.