Creating great school options for all Ohio students: Recommendations to strengthen educational choice in the Buckeye State
Aaron ChurchillOhio has a long history of empowering parents with educational options for their children. Today, more than 250,000 of the state’s 1.6 million students attend public charter schools, enroll in private schools with the support of state-funded scholarships, or participate in interdistrict open enrollment.
About last week’s “emergency” school levies
Aaron ChurchillLast Tuesday, Ohioans finally voted in primaries for state representative and (if applicable) state senator after the traditional spring primary was delayed due to redistricting issues.
Why and how Ohio should tackle teacher wellness
Jessica PoinerThe mental health crisis has been a persistent headline over the last few years, as research and
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 8.5.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayMillions of students served…
Three steps Ohio can take to tap into the potential of youth apprenticeships
Jessica PoinerRegistered apprenticeship programs offer workers paid, on-the-job learning experience under the supervision of an experienced mentor, job-related classroom training, and the chance to earn a portable industry-recognized credential.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.29.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOne mom, one kid, one amazing story
Opening the door: Career services in community colleges
Jeff MurrayThe career services office is a necessary stop on any good college campus tour, as it offers prospective students a sneak peek at all the help the staff within can provide—resume writing, mentors in many different employment fields, interview prep, job fairs, and much more.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.22.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOne win, but maybe more to come
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.15.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayLast but definitely not least
The special subsidies baked into Ohio’s new funding formula
Aaron ChurchillPoliticians are notorious for handing out subsidies for certain projects and sectors
Ohio needs a well-functioning ACE program to address the enrichment gap
Jessica PoinerThere’s a growing body of <
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.24.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayPotentially far-reaching decision
Three ways Ohio can improve education-to-workforce pathways
Jessica PoinerHigh-quality educational pathways that are closely aligned to in-demand, high-wage jobs are crucial.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.17.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOne more graduation story
Ohio is making strides in education-to-workforce pathways
Jessica PoinerEach year, millions of Americans struggle to navigate the job market. Rapidly changing technology and a volatile economy can make it hard for many workers to find the right fit.
Don’t weaken Ohio’s charter sponsor evaluation system
Aaron ChurchillLast week, the Ohio Senate Primary and Secondary Education committee passed a provision that would weaken the state’s charter sponsor evaluation system.
Can Ohio clean up its teacher pension mess?
Aaron ChurchillOhio’s teacher pension system is woefully underfunded, imposes significant costs on teachers and schools, and shortc
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.13.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayWe’re back from vacation, covering pieces from 4/30 – 5/13. Celebrating National Charter Schools Week in Ohio
The romance versus the reality of teacher pensions
Aaron ChurchillPensions, a promise of guaranteed lifetime income for retirees, have been around since antiquity.
Time for Ohio to get innovative with high school
Jessica PoinerAccording to the state’s most recent annual report on educational attainment, 49.5 percent of Ohio adults had a postsecondary degree or other credential of value in 2019.
What do teachers know about their retirement benefits?
Aaron ChurchillHow many teachers know even the basics about their retirement plan? Too few according to a recent study by Dillon Fuchsman of Saint Louis University and Josh McGee and Gema Zemarro of the University of Arkansas.