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A case study in how not to make education policy
In December, a workgroup established by the State Board of Education released a number of
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Surveying parent-school communications
Effective communication is a two-way street that involves not only sending and receiving information, but also understanding it. Breakdowns can occur at any point. A new report from the Center for American Progress digs into the state of school-to-family communication, looking for strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in this important endeavor.
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Transforming a state and a profession: Third revision of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System
NOTE: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs. The views expressed by guest authors do not necessarily reflect those of Fordham.
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Columbus City Schools should follow the law and sell its unused buildings
With thousands of Columbus students in need of a world-class education, it’s painful to see school district officials impeding the expansion efforts of a top-notch charter network by refusing to offer a vacant facility for sale or lease.
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Testimony given before the Ohio House Primary and Secondary Education Committee – 1/23/20
NOTE: Today, the Primary and Secondary Education Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives is hearing testimony on House Bill 409 which would, among other thing
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To get high quality charter funding, Ohio charter schools need to earn it
One of the most talked about education policy proposals during last year’s busy state budget season was the c
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Pathway to Success: Columbus Preparatory Academy raises the bar on rigor
With little fanfare, Columbus Preparatory Academy regularly appears near the top of the charts when it comes to state test scores. In 2018-19, for example, its performance index score ranked twelfth out of 3,225 Ohio public schools.
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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.20.19
NOTE: 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!
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Ohio should provide full licensure reciprocity to out-of-state educators
Moving to a new state often means new career opportunities, a better quality of life, or closer proximity to loved ones. But making these transitions comes at a cost, which for some include the need to gain occupational licensing in the new state.
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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.27.19 (Thanksgiving Edition)
In 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.
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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.
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Teacher evaluations in Ohio: How we got here and where we’re going
Editor’s note: It’s been almost ten years since the creation of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System.
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Why aren't we talking about teacher licensure in Ohio?
A decade ago, teachers were the most talked about aspect of education policy and practice.
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Pathway to Success: Arts & College Preparatory Academy creates safe spaces for students to grow
Parents, 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.
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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.25.19
Ohio charters get the cold shoulder from lawmakers
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So far, LeBron’s I Promise School is keeping its promise
Last year, NBA superstar LeBron James opened I Promise School (IPS), a school for at-risk kids in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. In its first year (2018–19), IPS served 240 students in grades three and four.
