Three and out: Ohio should rework its automatic charter closure policy
Aaron ChurchillWith Ohio’s safe harbor provisions now in the rearview mirror, formal consequences for poor school ratings have reemerged.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.4.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOhio teacher shares her experience with online teaching
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.21.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderThis is the final Ohio Charter News Weekly of 2018. We'll pick back up on January 5, 2019. Happy holidays!
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.
Charter News You Can Use – 12.14.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderToledo’s charter schools on par with districts
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 12.7.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison Yoder2018 Schooling in America Survey
For Ohio districts with vacant buildings, sharing isn’t caring
Jessica PoinerEarlier 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
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.30.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOnline charter proves a great fit for Gahanna student
Testimony given before the Joint Legislative Committee on E-School Funding 11/29/18
Chad L. AldisEditor’s Note: Chad Aldis was invited to give testimony before the Ohio General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Committee on E-School Funding
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.
Tackling Ohio's toughest education challenges: Pay schools of choice directly from the state
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: As Ohioans await the start of the new governor’s
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 11.16.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderAlbert Einstein Academy: Making a difference for bullied students
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Remove geographic restrictions on brick-and-mortar charter schools
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’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
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 11.9.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderExtending the New Markets Tax Credit
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 11.2.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderKIPP Columbus hosts naturalization ceremony
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 10.26.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderMartin Luther King III visits KIPP Columbus
Families are willing to go the extra mile for a great school
Jeff MurrayAlthough 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.
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Develop a statewide course-access program
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’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
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10/19/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderAre schools asking teachers to be superheros?
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.12.18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOhio’s charter school funding gap
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 10/5/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderLorain charter school works to engage families
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 9/28/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNew charter school success story: Menlo Park Academy
Pathway to Success: Menlo Park Academy gives gifted children a unique space where they can thrive
In Ohio today, approximately 250,000 students—rich and poor alike—are formally identified as gifted. These “high flyers” have tremendous potential to become the entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers, as well as the civic and cultural leaders of the future.
Why early college high schools provide an important pathway
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Ohio Charter News Weekly - 9/21/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOhio school report cards released
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 9/14/18
Chad L. AldisWhat’s slowing down the growth of charter schools?
Charter school effects on district spending and achievement
Aaron ChurchillAmong the most frequently heard concerns around charter schools is that they drain money from traditional districts, potentially harming students who stay behind.
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 9/7/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderColumbus Dispatch Editorial: Charter schools deserve fair rules for bus rides
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 8/31/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNational and Ohio charter school management structures