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 begins his second term with a renewed focus on career and technical education
Jessica PoinerSince first taking office in 2019, Governor DeWine has consistently prioritized policies aimed at expanding and improving career-technical education (CTE).
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
Fine-tuning Ohio’s school report card: An analysis of the state’s revamped report card in its first year of implementation, 2021–22
Aaron ChurchillExecutive summary
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
Another study finds that third-grade retention works
Aaron ChurchillOver the past year, one of the most heavily debated topics in Ohio education has been the retention provision of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, a decade-old package of early literacy reforms.
The state of play in open enrollment policies
Jeff MurrayOpen enrollment—when students are allowed to enroll in district schools other than the one to which they would be assigned based on their residence—is one of the oldest school choice options in the country.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.16.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThis is our last edition for 2022. Thank you for reading and subscribing. We’ll be back on January 6, 2023 with a final rundown of late December news. Cincinnati charter school on the grow
To address teacher shortages, Ohio needs better data
Jessica PoinerOver the last few years, dozens of Ohio school districts have expressed growing concern
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.9.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayMoving, growing in Dayton
Heading into budget season, Ohio should focus on boosting in-demand credentials
Jessica PoinerIndustry-recognized credentials, which indicate that a student has mastered a specific set of knowledge and skills, offer a plethora of potential benefits.
Digging in to the outcomes of military enlistment
Jeff MurrayOf the three main postsecondary pathways for American high school graduates—college enrollment, job employment, and military enlistment—the last is arguably least studied in terms of outcomes for those who follow it. A team of analysts led by West Point’s Kyle Greenberg helps fill the void with newly-published research drawing on thirty years of data.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.2.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCharter news is back following a Thanksgiving week break—covering news items from 11/18 – 12/2. Thanks, as always, for reading and subscribing. Focusing on the visual
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.18.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOhio Charter News will not be distributed next week due to the holiday. Our next edition will publish on December 2. Happy Thanksgiving! Grand opening
2022 Fordham Sponsorship Annual Report
The latest edition of the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation’s sponsorship annual report highlights our work during the 2021-22 school year, overseeing twelve schools that served 5,500 students in four Ohio cities.
Are Ohio’s student achievement goals ambitious enough?
Aaron ChurchillIn the education world, the last couple months have been awash in news and commentary about sagging student achievement in the wake of the pandemic.
Testimony given before the state board of education--11/15/22
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the state board of education heard public comment on a pending resolution which would call for the elimination of the
Ohio leaders need to stand firm on early literacy
Jessica PoinerIf you’ve been paying attention to education headlines this fall, you’ve likely noticed a spate of think pieces and analyses
It’s time to shine a light on Ohio’s Resident Educator Program
Jessica PoinerStarting a teaching career is no easy feat. There are students and staff to get to know, curricula to learn, school routines and expectations to get acquainted with, and a host of other challenges. For many novice teachers, the first few years can be overwhelming enough to push them out of the profession entirely.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.4.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayProviding needed services
Teen surveys find interest in CTE, but opportunities still lacking
Jessica PoinerRecently released NAEP results confirm a harsh reality already indicated by state tests and report cards: Ohio students suffered