Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.20.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNOTE: This is our last edition of the year. Thank you so much for reading and for subscribing. We will be back with you on January 3, 2020. Happy Holidays!
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.6.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayEven more to be thankful for
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.27.19 (Thanksgiving Edition)
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayIn 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.
2019 Fordham Sponsorship Annual Report
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.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.22.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayBusting the “big lie” about charter schools
How can Ohio improve funding for low-income students?
Aaron ChurchillNote: This is the seventh in a series of blog posts on school funding in Ohio; for the previous
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.15.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayMore school bus woes in Columbus
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.8.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayTSA is a bright part of Toledo’s future
A closer look at Ohio’s independent STEM schools
Jessica PoinerIn response to technological innovations and a rapidly changing economy, schools across the nation have increasingly focused on offering curricula and programs centered around the principles of STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.1.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayChanging the game in Parma
Pathway to Success: Arts & College Preparatory Academy creates safe spaces for students to grow
Lyman MillardParents, 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.
Is Ohio meeting its student achievement goals under ESSA?
Aaron ChurchillBack 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 Charter News Weekly – 10.25.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOhio charters get the cold shoulder from lawmakers
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.18.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCongratulations to Ohio’s high quality charter schools!
Lorain scores a federal grant to improve computer science pathways
Jessica PoinerLorain City Schools is no stranger to negative headlines.
The Cupp-Patterson funding plan gives school choice the cold shoulder
Aaron ChurchillNote: This is the fifth in a series of blog posts on school funding in Ohio; for the previous posts, see here,
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.11.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff Murray“Go visit a charter school”
Districts matter, but Ohio shouldn’t ignore school level improvement efforts
Jessica PoinerFor years now, Ohio has been caught in the throes of a fierce debate over how best to improve low-performing school districts.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.4.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThe best charter school-related story you’ll read this week
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.27.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayDigging into charter school ratings across the state
Report cards reveal more signs of improvement in Ohio’s charter school sector
Aaron ChurchillSchool turnaround policy for Ohio districts, including Youngstown and Lorain, has attracted tremendous attention in recent months.
Fair funding plans don’t stop at the school district level
Aaron ChurchillNote: This is the fourth in a series of posts on school funding in Ohio.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.13.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThe view from the debate stage
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.6.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayAn on-the-ground perspective from California
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 8.30.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff Murray“A lot of people have strong opinions on both sides.”
School funding in Ohio: Are poor districts getting a fair share?
Aaron ChurchillThe first two blog posts in my series about school funding lo
Funding employer-led job training
Aaron ChurchillWorker skills and employer needs are often misaligned. Young people, for instance, may leave high school or college with a sturdy grounding in math and English, but ill-equipped to manage a customer database, take a patient’s vital signs, or handle a piece of machinery.