In a time when the “traditional” K–12 educational experience is going through upheaval and reconfiguration into myriad pandemic-influenced shapes and sizes, it is important to note that many of the so-called innovations students are experiencing are not new. Sudden shutdowns of school buildings?
In case you missed it, Governor DeWine reappeared before the press—Columbo-style—just as everyone was heading out for the weekend late on Friday.
It’s no secret that the pandemic has been extraordinarily difficult on education. Reopening decisions, complex in-person safety protocols, virtual school, and the specter of learning loss have made the past year tough.
There may be eight inches of snow on the ground here, but our Chad Aldis was on the radio this week talking about summer school.
At this point, it’s common knowledge that Covid-related school closures are having a major impact on students. Absenteeism rates are high.
Interdistrict open enrollment, one of the longest running and most popular forms of school choice, unlocks public school options for more than 80,000 Ohio students. It allows children to attend school in a district other than the one they live in.
As we noted on Friday, someone was bound to come along with more detail on the Ohio student enrollment data released la
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Budget season in Ohio is always fraught, but factor in the pandemic and accompanying economic downturn and we can be sure that the next few months will be even more heated than usual. Ohioans should expect plenty of education-related proposals in the mix.
I am certain that someone with a bit more knowledge will dig into these data a little more soon—you know, someone who at least knows that charter schools are public schools—but
Earlier this week, Governor Mike DeWine unveiled his state budget for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
Aaron Churchill’s recent op-ed in the Columbus Dispatch—in support of state testing this year—drew
We’ll lead with the big stuff. Editors in Columbus opined strongly in favor of conducting state testing in schools this spring.
In early December, InnovateOhio—a statewide initiative that aims to use technology to make state government more efficient and effective—announced th
Juxtaposition 1: A celebration of school choice, with the other side’s position included for
It’s no secret that the school closures and remote learning efforts brought about by Covid-19 may be causing a significant amount of student learning loss. To mitigate these losses, leaders at the state, local, and school level will need to get creative.
Our own Aaron Churchill had an op-ed in the Enquirer yesterday, discussing the findings of our recent re
For decades, education reform has focused on removing barriers that keep low-income students from reaching their potential. Among the notable efforts include expanding educational options for disadvantaged families, holding schools accountable for academic outcomes, and providing extra resources to educate children growing up in poverty.
We start this week with a profile of the new Ohio Senate President, focusing almost entirely on education issues past, present and future.
I cannot and will not say that Fordham’s recent report on interdistrict open enrollment had anything to do with the announcement this we
Two years ago, Governor DeWine and the General Assembly enacted a bold initiative that boosts funding for quality public charter schools.
We start today with a quick thanks to the folks at Gongwer, who briefly noted the release of Fordham’s new report on interdistrict open enrollment. Much appreciated! (Gongwer Ohio, 1/19/21)
In March 2020, a group of researchers and economists led by Peter Q. Blair of Harvard University published a working paper exploring the idea that on-the-job skills acquisition could be just as valuable as a bachelor’s degree, or more, in helping workers move up the career ladder to higher-wage work.
It might seem far away, but the 2021–22 school year is just around the corner. In a few short months, students will be gearing up for summer break—and using that time wisely has never been more important. This fall will be similarly significant.
