Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.14.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayGroveport Madison Local Schools have sued the state of Ohio in response to a massive fine levied upon them for failing to properly transport resident charter and private school students over
What does a new mayor mean for Cleveland schools?
Jessica PoinerOn January 3, Justin Bibb was sworn in as the new mayor of Cleveland. His inauguration marks the first time the city has had new leadership since 2006.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.17.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThis is the last edition of Ohio Charter News Weekly for the year. Thank you so much for reading and subscribing. We’ll be back on Thursday, January 6, with a wrap up of 2021 news you can use and resume regular Friday publication for the new year on January 7.
Rebutting the union’s misleading comparisons of charter and district schools
Jessica PoinerIn early November, Scott DiMauro, the President of the Ohio Education Association, went on the attack against public charter schools.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.10.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayLitigating the past using the past
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.3.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayWe are back from last week’s Thanksgiving break and covering news stories from 11/19/21 – 12/3/21. Supporting “our entire family of schools”
2021 Fordham Sponsorship Annual Report
The 2020-21 Fordham Sponsorship Annual Report provides insight into our sponsorship work during the last school year, one of the most challenging imaginable for schools, students, and families.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.19.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNote: There will be no edition of the Charter News Weekly on Thanksgiving week. Two more charters for West Virginia
Ohio’s third grade retention policy is backed by good research
Aaron ChurchillPassed almost a decade ago, the aptly named Third Grade Reading Guarantee aims to ensure that every Ohio student reads proficiently by the end of third grade. That goal makes perfect sense. All children need foundational reading skills to succeed in middle and high school and beyond.
Signs of hope for students in East Cleveland
Jessica PoinerThe recently passed state budget created an off-ramp for districts under the control of an
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.5.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayAfterschool enrichment accounts for Ohio families
Youngstown’s academic improvement plan doesn’t promise much improvement
Jessica PoinerSince 2005, Ohio has intervened in chronically underperforming school districts by establishing new leadership in the form of an
Six takeaways from Ohio’s latest school report cards
Aaron ChurchillIn mid-October, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released report card data for the 2020–21 school year. Due to pandemic-era provisions passed earlier this year, no school ratings were available—only raw data. Ohio will return to standard protocol and issue ratings next fall, but even without them, there are important things to highlight.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.22.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayInteresting discussion of school choice
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.15.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayFixing gifted education in Ohio
Fordham Institute media statement on the release of Ohio’s school report cards
Ohio Education GadflyEarlier today, the Ohio Department of Education released report cards for the 2020–21 school year. Due to emergency legislative measures enacted due to the pandemic, this year’s report cards do not include any school ratings (those are slated to return next fall).
The Cleveland Plan gets a refresh
Jessica PoinerIn 2012, Governor Kasich signed legislation that allowed the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) to implement a city-wide education t
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.8.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayGetting students ready
Public school accountability is a myth
Mike McShaneNOTE: 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. Traditional public schools are accountable, right? I mean, everyone says they are, so it must be true.
A national look at charter school enrollment trends during the pandemic
Jessica PoinerA recent, state-level report from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) seeks to shed some light on how many families made a school change during the pandemic. Comparing enrollment numbers from various states can be difficult as each jurisdiction has its own reporting protocols.
Ohio should set a goal for academic recovery
Aaron ChurchillOver the past year, raucous debates have erupted over school reopenings, masking in classrooms, and critical race theory.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.24.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayImportant new research
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.10.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOhio Charter News Weekly is back from a brief hiatus and we’re catching up on all the news you can use from 8/27 to today! While we were out
Ohio’s 2021 spring tests show that achievement suffered during the pandemic and highlight the importance of in-person learning
Vladimir Kogan, Stéphane LavertuNOTE: 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 – 8.27.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOhio Charter News Weekly will be on hiatus next week; returning on 9/10/21. Kudos
What supports do high schoolers need to achieve their college enrollment goals?
Jeff MurrayPost-secondary preparation supports are numerous and common in high schools across the country.