What is student engagement, anyway? Remote learning won’t work unless we define it.
Ben PachtEditor’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.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.15.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCelebrating National Charter Schools Week
Working together to move remote learning forward in Ohio
Marie HannaEditor’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.
Measuring student growth in early elementary grades
Aaron ChurchillOne of the tougher accountability nuts to crack is how to gauge educational quality in early elementary grades. Federal education law does not require state exams until third grade, and states choose not to administer end-of-year assessments in grades K–2.
Successful remote learning requires a whole new system
John A. DuesEditor’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.
Education during a pandemic: Lessons to be learned
Chad L. AldisIn the face of a public health crisis, Ohioans have risen to the occasion. While images of heroic deeds by health care workers and grocery store employees come immediately to mind, there’s no shortage of positive stories from the education community as well.
Ohio puts education accountability on pause
Chad L. AldisThese are unprecedented times. COVID-19 has greatly altered or paused much of what we do on a daily basis, including education. Governor DeWine has suspended in-person classes in K–12 schools statewide from March 17 until at least May 1. While most schools are attempting to offer some type of distance learning, it’s decidedly not business as usual.
Ohio Education By the Numbers—2020 Edition
Aaron ChurchillNow in its fourth edition and fully updated for 2020, Ohio Education by the Numbers Education is a look at vital statistics about Ohio’s schools and the students they serve. We intend it to be a readily accessible resource that keeps education stats—with cites to original sources—at your fingertips.
Seven early lessons about shifting education during a crisis
John A. DuesEditor's Note: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs.
Survey says: Most Ohioans support school choice
Aaron ChurchillIt’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?
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.3.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayImportant considerations
How will Ohio’s emergency waivers affect the classes of 2020 to 2023?
Aaron ChurchillOn March 25, Ohio lawmakers unanimously passed emergency legislation that covers an array of policies affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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
State testing, report cards, and coronavirus
Aaron ChurchillUpdate (3/30/20): On March 27, Governor Mike DeWine signed legislation waiving state assessment requirements for the 2019-20 school year.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.13.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayDeWine closes DeSchools
Ohio has a responsibility to raise red flags when schools are failing
Aaron ChurchillIt’s no secret that tough accountability measures are out-of-fashion in education circles these days.
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
Improving Ohio’s measure of English language progress
Dr. Sara WatsonNOTE: 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.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.21.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayBlocking out the block grant?
Here’s what parents think about Ohio’s school report cards
Jessica PoinerFor the past several years, there has been a steady push by traditional education groups in Ohio to weaken state accountability and school report cards in particular.