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How many Ohio students are in career-technical education?
With popular, bipartisan support, career-and-technical education (CTE) is being embraced by policymakers across the
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How Governor DeWine could make a big impact on Ohio’s post-secondary attainment numbers
During his inauguration in early January, Governor Mike DeWine spoke of his desire to use education to improve Ohio. “Education is the key to equality and the key to opportunity,” he said.
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Charter Schools
Ohio continues to shortchange charter students
NOTE: 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.
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Shortchanging Ohio’s charter students: An analysis of charter funding in fiscal years 2015–17
All 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.
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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.18.19
Lower state report card grades open the door for more charters and vouchers
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Ohio’s list of challenged school districts is growing…a lot
Each 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
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School Finance
A cautionary tale: Universal childcare in Quebec
In Ohio and across the nation, policymakers are contemplating sizeable increases to public outlays for early childhood programs, including ex
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Three and out: Ohio should rework its automatic charter closure policy
With Ohio’s safe harbor provisions now in the rearview mirror, formal consequences for poor school ratings have reemerged.
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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.4.19
Ohio teacher shares her experience with online teaching
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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.21.18
This is the final Ohio Charter News Weekly of 2018. We'll pick back up on January 5, 2019. Happy holidays!
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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.
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Charter Schools
For Ohio districts with vacant buildings, sharing isn’t caring
Earlier 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
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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.30.18
Online charter proves a great fit for Gahanna student
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Testimony given before the Joint Legislative Committee on E-School Funding 11/29/18
Editor’s Note: Chad Aldis was invited to give testimony before the Ohio General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Committee on E-School Funding
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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.
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Tackling Ohio's toughest education challenges: Pay schools of choice directly from the state
Editor’s Note: As Ohioans await the start of the new governor’s
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Ohio Charter News Weekly - 11.16.18
Albert Einstein Academy: Making a difference for bullied students
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Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Remove geographic restrictions on brick-and-mortar charter schools
Editor’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
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Career & Technical Education
Can charter-lite schools produce charter-like performance?
Across the nation, urban public charter schools are posting impressive student achievement gains.
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Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Provide tax benefits to employers that train apprentices
Editor’s Note: As Ohioans prepare to elect a new governor this November, 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 to increa
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Families are willing to go the extra mile for a great school
Although ardent school choice supporters often argue that having options is an end in itself, the more pragmatic among us recognize that important real-life factors must be considered when describing the health of an area’s school choice landscape.
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Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Develop a statewide course-access program
Editor’s Note: As Ohioans prepare to elect a new governor this November, and as state leaders look to build upon past education successes, we at the Fordham Institute
