Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.17.23
Stories featured in Ohio Charter News Weekly may require a paid subscription to read in full. The world of data
Stories featured in Ohio Charter News Weekly may require a paid subscription to read in full. The world of data
Real time classroom observations by trained evaluators hold promise to accurately assess the quality of teaching and learning going on inside those four walls; an as-yet-untapped area of “education R&D”.
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Stories featured in Ohio Charter News Weekly may require a paid subscription to read in full. Fighting student absenteeism in Ohio
Industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) can validate attainment of technical skills and signal to employers that a worker is qualified to perform certain tasks. While credentials are particularly useful for adults, they can also benefit high school students by helping to build their skillsets and giving them an edge when it comes time to compete for a job.
Stories featured in Ohio Charter News Weekly may require a paid subscription to read in full. Education governance in Ohio finally changes
Too many students in Ohio are off-track—way off-track—in terms of meeting grade-level math and reading standards. Last school year, 32 percent of students statewide scored “limited”—the lowest achievement mark—on state math exams, while 20 percent scored at that level in English language arts (ELA).
This is the second of two editions this week, focusing on Ohio charter news stories and catching us up from our long vacation break.
This is a special Thursday edition, the first of two catching up on news from our long vacation break; another edition will follow on Friday. Legacy
Teacher shortages have been a hot topic in Ohio for years.
For nearly two decades, Ohio’s EdChoice program has unlocked private school options for tens of thousands of students by offering state-funded scholarships.
Data show that America’s current manufacturing workforce is aging and retiring as the sector is expanding exponentially and its
Ohio Charter News will be taking a two week vacation break after today – returning on October 20. The biggest news
In 2011, Ohio lawmakers introduced a state initiative focused on new teachers—specifically, those who were in the first four years of their career.
Some Ohio public schools may be headed for a world of hurt.
The start of a new school year means that big yellow school buses are back on the road. For many, they’re a welcome sign that a familiar routine has resumed. For others, they spark nostalgia. But for district and school administrators across Ohio, the sight of a yellow bus likely spurs stress and concern thanks to widespread bus driver shortages.
Career and technical education (CTE) was a huge priority for Ohio lawmakers during the recent budget cycle.
Between expanded voucher eligibility, funding increases for charter schools,
The time to close charter funding gaps is now
Since he took office in 2019, Governor DeWine has consistently prioritized work-based learning and workforce development.
Praise for school choice expansion in Ohio
Earlier this spring, the Ohio Department of Education published in-depth data insights into Ohio’s teacher workforce.
Now that the latest state budget is officially in the books, it’s safe to say that school choice stole the show.