Do high school students’ motivations change over time?
Jeff MurrayKeeping high schoolers on track and motivated to complete academic work is a perennial worry, one of many such concerns that took on a new
Budget bill tackles transportation for choice students
Jessica PoinerThe relationship between traditional public schools and schools of choice—both charter and private—is often strained in Ohio. One of the most consistent sources of tension is transportation.
Four ways to make charter schools a priority in the state budget
Aaron ChurchillIt’s state budget time in Ohio, and as experts like to remind us, budgets reflect priorities. In the area of K–12 education, legislators should maintain a focus on empowering parents to take more control of their kids’ education and improving the educational outcomes of less advantaged students.
Widening the pipeline for computer science education
Jeff MurrayWith four years of student-level data available, a recent report from the College Board evaluates its own effort to boost the participation of traditionally-underrepresented students in computer science and other STEM fields.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.26.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayState testing to happen on schedule
Districts should use student wellness funds to track down and support Covid’s missing students
Jessica PoinerIt’s no secret that the pandemic has been extraordinarily difficult on education. Reopening decisions, complex in-person safety protocols, virtual school, and the specter of learning loss have made the past year tough.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.12.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThe opportunity for a better life
Has Ohio public school enrollment declined amid the pandemic?
Aaron ChurchillA slew of news
A deep dive into Ohio’s fund for high-quality charter schools
Aaron ChurchillTwo years ago, Governor DeWine and the General Assembly enacted a bold initiative that boosts funding for quality public charter schools.
Three things leaders need to get right before next school year
Jessica PoinerIt might seem far away, but the 2021–22 school year is just around the corner. In a few short months, students will be gearing up for summer break—and using that time wisely has never been more important. This fall will be similarly significant.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.15.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCharters and the incoming presidential administration
Open Enrollment and Student Diversity in Ohio’s Schools
Deven CarlsonApproximately 85,000 Ohio students use interdistrict open enrollment to attend a neighboring school district.
Ohio wisely presses pause on school accountability, and other recent policy developments
Jessica PoinerMost Ohioans likely didn’t notice the passage of House Bill 409 a few days prior to Christmas. That’s understandable, given the ongoing pandemic and the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.8.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayVaccination for school personnel
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.7.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNOTE: We’re back from the holiday break. Today’s special edition covers news from 12/19 – 12/31/20. This first regular edition of 2021 will be published tomorrow and will catch up on news from 1/1 – 1/8/21.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.18.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNOTE: This is the last edition to be published this year. We’ll return with a final look at 2020 stories on Thursday, January 7, 2021; regular service for 2021 resumes on Friday, January 8.
An important study on teacher value-added, marred by dubious conclusions
Jeff MurrayA new report from Portland State University sociologist Dara Shifrer digs into the value-added data of thousands of teachers who switched schools and concludes that value-added measures reflect the socio-economic status of students and thus cannot be used to accuratel
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.11.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOhio’s school funding revamp
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.4.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNOTE: Ohio Charter News Weekly is back after a Thanksgiving break. Clips cover the period of 11/20 through 12/4.
The ineffable influence of parents on student achievement
Jeff MurrayTriennially, we Americans await the results of the international PISA tests with equal parts hope and dread, although who knows yet if we’ll get
Does the updated Cupp-Patterson plan treat charter schools fairly?
Aaron ChurchillThe latest iteration of the Cupp-Patterson school funding plan was recently unveiled in an amendment to House Bill 305 and the introduction of a
Supporting English language learners and students with disabilities during the pandemic
Jeff MurrayTwo groups likely to be disproportionately affected by Covid-19-related learning disruptions are students with disabilities and English language learners.
Here’s how the Biden administration wants to help teachers with student loans
Jessica PoinerIn the last week, there’s been a flurry of discussion around what the incoming Biden administration could do for student loan borrowers.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.20.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNOTE: Ohio Charter News Weekly will not be published on 11/27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We will return on 12/4 with a new edition.