To get high quality charter funding, Ohio charter schools need to earn it
One of the most talked about education policy proposals during last year’s busy state budget season was the c
One of the most talked about education policy proposals during last year’s busy state budget season was the c
To and through college
With little fanfare, Columbus Preparatory Academy regularly appears near the top of the charts when it comes to state test scores. In 2018-19, for example, its performance index score ranked twelfth out of 3,225 Ohio public schools.
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Even more to be thankful for
In the spirit of giving thanks, we offer you not the usual charter school related news clips this week but a look back at some of the things happening this year for which we as charter school supporters should be grateful.
In our 2019 annual report, we provide insight into our sponsorship work during the year and the performance of our sponsored schools. We are also pleased to highlight the good work of our colleagues on Fordham’s policy and research teams.
Busting the “big lie” about charter schools
Note: This is the seventh in a series of blog posts on school funding in Ohio; for the previous
More school bus woes in Columbus
TSA is a bright part of Toledo’s future
Changing the game in Parma
Parents, when surveyed, routinely tell us that safety is one of their top priorities when choosing a school. Although what exactly constitutes a “safe” school likely varies, for many it means a place where children feel welcomed and accepted.
Back during the 2016–17 school year, Ohio was in the midst of creating its plan for meeting federal education requirements under the Every Stu
Ohio charters get the cold shoulder from lawmakers
Congratulations to Ohio’s high quality charter schools!
Note: This is the fifth in a series of blog posts on school funding in Ohio; for the previous posts, see here,
“Go visit a charter school”
For years now, Ohio has been caught in the throes of a fierce debate over how best to improve low-performing school districts.
The best charter school-related story you’ll read this week
Digging into charter school ratings across the state
School turnaround policy for Ohio districts, including Youngstown and Lorain, has attracted tremendous attention in recent months.
Note: This is the fourth in a series of posts on school funding in Ohio.
The view from the debate stage
An on-the-ground perspective from California
“A lot of people have strong opinions on both sides.”
The first two blog posts in my series about school funding lo