New state data offer tantalizing clues about Ohio’s teacher shortages
Jessica PoinerTeacher shortages have been a hot topic over the last few years.
Gadfly Bites 5/1/23—Mightily afeared
Jeff MurrayOnly one clip today, but it is illustrative beyond its singular presence.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.7.23
Jeff MurrayKudos to charters and their staffers across Ohio
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.31.23
Jeff MurrayGood news of the week—brick-and-mortar edition
Four ways that Ohio lawmakers can bolster the early literacy push
Shannon Holston, Jessica Poiner, Aaron ChurchillGovernor DeWine recently unveiled a bold plan to significantly improve early literacy in Ohio.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.10.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Charter News co-author Chad Aldis is leaving Ohio and returning to his native Iowa for a big important job. This is his last edition of the news, but our weekly roundups will continue with Jeff Murray as solo author.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.3.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOhio Education By the Numbers
Budget proposal would help address Ohio’s substitute teacher shortage
Jessica PoinerGovernor DeWine’s budget recommendations are out, and they tackle a host of education issues.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.24.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayHappening now in Ohio charter schools
Ohio is narrowing the charter funding gap—but it still needs to do more
Aaron ChurchillOhio has long underfunded charter schools. Back in 2004, we at Fordham published a Dayton-specific study finding that the city’s charters received just two-thirds of the revenue as the local district.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.17.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCelebration and appreciation
The relationship between general education teachers and the success of English learners
Jeff MurrayEnglish learners (ELs) are students whose native language is other than English and who score below proficient on an English proficiency test. There were more than 5 million ELs in U.S.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.10.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayBudget coverage, media style
Governor DeWine’s budget takes bold steps forward on charter schools and private school choice
Aaron ChurchillLast week, Governor Mike DeWine unveiled his state budget proposal for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Grow your own programs could help Ohio address teacher shortages
Jessica PoinerTeacher shortages have been a hot topic over the last few years.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.3.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayLet Ohio’s budget debate commence!
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.27.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCelebrating National School Choice Week pt 1
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.20.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff Murray“Stocktaking” of issues facing all public schools
Ohio auditor’s report on teacher pension system raises concerns, no illegalities
Aaron ChurchillIn December, the Ohio Auditor of State released a special audit of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).
Casting a wide net to help define teacher expertise
Jeff MurrayWe need many more effective, “expert” teachers in our schools. Thus, a new report aiming to synthesize numerous past studies in order to identify attributes that make a top performing teacher should be of interest to practitioners and policymakers alike.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.13.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCharter growth in Ohio
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.6.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThis is our first edition of 2023. Happy New Year to all! It covers news from December 15, 2022 – January 6, 2023. Looking back at 2022 pt 1 – Indianapolis
EdChoice vouchers have helped, not hurt, traditional public schools
Aaron Churchill , Chad L. AldisTry saying it with us: “Choice and competition are good.” Don’t take our word alone. On the left, President Joe Biden said: