Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.1.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOp-ed calls for increase in charter school facility funding
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.25.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNew report on Ohio charter school funding
Ohio continues to shortchange charter students
Aaron ChurchillNOTE: On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, we released a report entitled Shortchanging Ohio’s charter students: An analysis of charter funding in fiscal years 2015–17. This is an abridged version of the report’s introduction and conclusion.
Shortchanging Ohio’s charter students: An analysis of charter funding in fiscal years 2015–17
Aaron ChurchillAll students deserve equal access to an excellent K–12 education. The quality of their educational opportunities shouldn’t hinge on zip codes, family backgrounds, or the type of school they attend.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.18.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderLower state report card grades open the door for more charters and vouchers
Ohio’s list of challenged school districts is growing…a lot
Jessica PoinerEach year, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) releases a “challenged district list.” The list, based on criteria outlined in state law, determines in which of the s
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 1.11.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderAutomatic charter closure questioned
Three and out: Ohio should rework its automatic charter closure policy
Aaron ChurchillWith Ohio’s safe harbor provisions now in the rearview mirror, formal consequences for poor school ratings have reemerged.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.4.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOhio teacher shares her experience with online teaching
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.21.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderThis is the final Ohio Charter News Weekly of 2018. We'll pick back up on January 5, 2019. Happy holidays!
Pathway to Success: Toledo School for the Arts builds promising futures through the arts
One of Ohio’s oldest public charter schools, Toledo School for the Arts (TSA) was forged from concerns about the state of arts education, especially performing arts and dance.
Charter News You Can Use – 12.14.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderToledo’s charter schools on par with districts
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 12.7.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison Yoder2018 Schooling in America Survey
Extending softened graduation requirements is no victory
Chad L. Aldis, Jessica PoinerEver since the supposed “graduation apocalypse” was first declared two years ago, we at Fordham have been vocal about the dangers of
Media statement on Senate Education Committee’s support for weakening Ohio’s graduation requirements
Ohio Education GadflyCOLUMBUS (OH) – The Senate Education Committee today amended House Bill 491 to extend previously-relaxed graduation requirements for the class of 2018 to the classes of
Chad L. Aldis written testimony on Ohio House Bill 491
Chad L. AldisThank you, Chair Lehner, Vice Chair Huffman, Ranking Member Sykes, and Senate Education Committee members for the opportunity to provide written testimony on amendments potentially being offered on House Bill 491 related to softening the graduation requirements for future graduating classes.
For Ohio districts with vacant buildings, sharing isn’t caring
Jessica PoinerEarlier this month, the Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece that charged school district officials in various cities with attempting to stall the growth of school choice b
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.30.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOnline charter proves a great fit for Gahanna student
The State Board’s approach to graduation requirements fails the equity test
Aaron ChurchillThe ongoing debate on what standards (if any) students in the class of 2019 should have to meet in order to receive a diploma has resulted in very little attention being paid to recent
Testimony given before the Joint Legislative Committee on E-School Funding 11/29/18
Chad L. AldisEditor’s Note: Chad Aldis was invited to give testimony before the Ohio General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Committee on E-School Funding
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Fine-tune state assessment policies
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: As Ohioans await the start of the new governor’s term in January, and as state leaders look to build upon past education successes, we at the Fordham In
Challenging young men to excel academically
Aaron ChurchillIn Ohio’s great graduation debate, we at Fordham have
2018 Fordham Sponsorship Annual Report
The 2017-18 school year saw our sponsorship portfolio grow from 4,100 students in 2016-17 to 4,800 students across five Ohio cities: Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Portsmouth. We're also honored to have been recognized by the National Association for Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) as part of NACSA's Quality Practice Project.
Tackling Ohio's toughest education challenges: Pay schools of choice directly from the state
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: As Ohioans await the start of the new governor’s
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 11.16.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderAlbert Einstein Academy: Making a difference for bullied students
Checking Ohio’s educational vital signs: An analysis of the state’s 2017–18 report cards
Aaron ChurchillSince 2005, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute has published annual analyses of Ohio’s state report card data, focusing on district and charter schools in Ohio’s Big Eight urban areas: Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, and Youngstown.
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Remove geographic restrictions on brick-and-mortar charter schools
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: As Ohioans await the start of the new governor’s term in January, and as state leaders look to build upon past education successes, we at the Fordham Institute are developing a set of policy proposals that we believe can lead t
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 11.9.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderExtending the New Markets Tax Credit