How do you measure remote learning engagement?
John A. DuesEditor’s 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.
Resetting school accountability, from the bottom up
Aaron Churchill , Chad L. AldisAfter a one-year pause in Ohio's school accountability system, the road back to normalcy is uncertain. Fordham's new policy brief titled Resetting school accountability, from the bottom up offers a clear and concise plan to restart state assessments and school report cards.
Escaping from education’s prison of time
Chad L. AldisAs the economy slowly reopens and Ohio returns to something resembling normalcy, it’s a nice opportunity to reflect on what we’ve learned during the pandemic. For me, time itself became very different, both in practice and in concept. The plague rid our daily lives of conventional time constraints—and freed us to use our days differently.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.5.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayInaugural graduating class
Broadening CTE to include middle schools
Jessica PoinerHigh-quality career and technical education (CTE), which teaches students both the academic and technical skills needed for a variety of in-demand careers, is a promising pathway for millions of young people.
How the coronavirus could impact Ohio charter schools
Jessica PoinerOver the last few months, there’s been no shortage of pieces declaring that the novel coronavirus has drastically and permanently
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.22.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThe school year continues
What is student engagement, anyway? Remote learning won’t work unless we define it.
Ben PachtEditor’s 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.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.15.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayCelebrating National Charter Schools Week
The final tally: Three-year outcomes for the ASAP community college student support program
Jeff MurrayThe Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) began in the City University of New York (CUNY) system with the intent to comprehensively support students to persist and complete community college within three years.
Working together to move remote learning forward in Ohio
Marie HannaEditor’s 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.
Successful remote learning requires a whole new system
John A. DuesEditor’s 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.
Expanding and improving work-based learning in community colleges
Jessica PoinerWork-based learning (WBL) refers to career preparation and training that occurs within a job setting, connects to classroom and academic experiences, and involves supervision and mentoring.
Seven early lessons about shifting education during a crisis
John A. DuesEditor's Note: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs.
Survey says: Most Ohioans support school choice
Aaron ChurchillIt’s no secret that school choice remains a politically charged issue. Opponents urge policymakers to restrict choice and preserve the status quo, while supporters insist on parents’ right to choose a school that fits their kids’ needs. But outside of Statehouse circles, what do everyday Ohioans think about school choice?
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.3.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayImportant considerations
Do KIPP middle schools improve college enrollment and persistence?
Jessica PoinerThe Knowledge is Power Program, or KIPP, is the nation’s largest charter school network. It currently operates 240 schools that serve more than 100,000 students, the vast majority of whom are low-income students of color.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.20.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayGuidance issued for Ohio schools during closure
Ohio’s blind spot: Young people’s workforce outcomes
Aaron ChurchillOhio, like many other states, has made college and career readiness a major priority.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.13.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayDeWine closes DeSchools
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.6.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayStart with the big picture
What Ohio can learn from Delaware about workforce readiness
Jessica PoinerLast week, I wrote a piece about Pathways, a statewide program in Delaware that offers students the opportunity to complete a progra