Ohio’s voucher students no longer have to take state tests—here’s why that matters
About a month ago, Governor DeWine signed Ohio’s general operating budget into law.
About a month ago, Governor DeWine signed Ohio’s general operating budget into law.
Charter student enrollment numbers decline again
In honor of the waning of summer, this week’s edition consists of vacation/beach reads for charter school leaders. News you can definitely use to fill those last long, lingering evenings.
As with most education issues, the research on private school choice is a mixed bag. Some studies indicate positive effects, while others suggest neutral or negative effects. What the vast majority of studies have in common is a focus on short-term outcomes—mostly student test scores.
Separate, underfunded, wrongly-maligned
Charter schools in Ohio, post-budget
For many years, first-rate charter networks looked at Ohio and immediately “swiped left.” Sadly, the state’s charter sector had a well-earned reputation for mediocre performance, was too often mired in
The little-understood role of charter sponsors
Let’s take it from the top
Real estate agents to the rescue?
For prosperous families, the universe of K–12 school options is almost limitless. But the possibilities for poor and working-class families are far fewer, especially when it comes to private schools.
Charter school funding in the biennial budget
Settlement reached with former ECOT sponsor
This week, the Ohio Senate introduced its proposals for the biennial state budget, House Bill 166. The Senate retained important features of the executive and House versions of the budget, including substantial school funding increases to enhance student wellness.
Race match in charter vs traditional public schools
Editor’s Note: Back in September 2018, awaiting the election of our next governor, we at the Fordham Institute began developing a set of policy proposals that we belie
Charter school success story
According to a recent What Works Clearinghouse review, the most effective dropout-prevention strategy is to directly connect schoolwork to students’ career aspirations.
In a concerted effort to improve sector quality, Ohio has wisely strengthened its charter school laws.
Charter school helps talented music student shine
All families deserve the opportunity to choose schools, whether public or private, that meet their needs and wants. To its credit, Ohio has been a trailblazing state when it comes to supporting private-school choice via state-funded scholarships, a.k.a.
Charter school celebrates its Seniors and Kindergarteners
Treasurer Sprague visits Ohio Construction Academy
Ohio charters recognized in U.S. News best high schools rankings
Solving the charter school facilities conundrum
Charter school students deserve every opportunity to learn in facilities built to meet their needs. Sadly, however, many of them attend schools lacking the amenities that parents normally expect—things like playgrounds, gymnasiums, science labs, and cafeterias.
Editor’s Note: Back in September 2018, awaiting the election of our next governor, we at the Fordham Institute began developing a set of policy proposals that we belie
How Governor DeWine’s budget supports charters
Charter advocates testify in support of House Bill 166