Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.5.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayLet’s take it from the top
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.28.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayReal estate agents to the rescue?
The rich get richer under a Senate school funding provision
Aaron ChurchillCovering a gamut of issues and spanning thousands of pages, the state budget legislation is apt to contain at least a few harebrained policy ideas.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.21.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCharter school funding in the biennial budget
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.14.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderSettlement reached with former ECOT sponsor
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 6.7.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderRace match in charter vs traditional public schools
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Invest in brick-and-mortar charter schools
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: Back in September 2018, awaiting the election of our next governor, we at the Fordham Institute began developing a set of policy proposals that we belie
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.31.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCharter school success story
Pathway to Success: Towpath Trail High School gives students the tools to build a better future
Lyman MillardAccording to a recent What Works Clearinghouse review, the most effective dropout-prevention strategy is to directly connect schoolwork to students’ career aspirations.
When it comes to charter accountability, Ohio should mend it not end it
Aaron ChurchillIn a concerted effort to improve sector quality, Ohio has wisely strengthened its charter school laws.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.24.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCharter school helps talented music student shine
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.17.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCharter school celebrates its Seniors and Kindergarteners
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.10.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderTreasurer Sprague visits Ohio Construction Academy
Reliably identifying low-income students should be a priority
Aaron ChurchillThis spring’s school funding debates have revolved around the needs of poor students. Governor Mike DeWine has proposed a significant bump in state spending targeted at low-income students.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.3.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOhio charters recognized in U.S. News best high schools rankings
Tackling Ohio's toughest education challenges: Merge state funding components into the core Opportunity Grant
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: Back in September 2018, awaiting the election of our next governor, we at the Fordham Institute began developing a set of policy proposals that we believe can lead to increased achievement and greater opportunities for Ohio students. This is one of those policy proposals.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.26.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderSolving the charter school facilities conundrum
Solving the charter facilities conundrum
Aaron ChurchillCharter school students deserve every opportunity to learn in facilities built to meet their needs. Sadly, however, many of them attend schools lacking the amenities that parents normally expect—things like playgrounds, gymnasiums, science labs, and cafeterias.
Governor DeWine’s budget shows his commitment to meeting Ohio’s attainment goal
Jessica PoinerFor the past few years, Ohio policymakers, educators, and advocates have been paying close attention to a “looming crisis” in educational attainment.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.19.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderHow Governor DeWine’s budget supports charters
The Cupp-Patterson school funding plan: Questions still loom large
Aaron ChurchillMuch of the Capitol Square chatter revolves around the school funding plan put forward last month by Representatives Robert Cupp and John Patterson.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.12.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCharter advocates testify in support of House Bill 166
Ohio needs to reignite charter school growth
Aaron ChurchillWith less red tape to launching new schools, the charter model encourages bold, enterprising leaders to turn high-performing schools into successful networks.
Three cheers for Governor DeWine’s support of quality charter schools
Aaron ChurchillSince Ohio’s first charters opened in 1998, students attending these independently operated public schools have found themselves at the short end of the funding stick.
Testimony given before the House Finance Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education on HB 166 – 4/8/19
Chad L. AldisNOTE: The Finance Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education of the Ohio House of Representatives today heard testimony on HB 166, the state’s biennial budget bill.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.5.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCharter schools and a new funding formula
The strengths and weaknesses of the Cupp-Patterson school funding plan
Aaron ChurchillLast week, Ohio Representatives Robert Cupp and John Patterson unveiled their much-anticipated school funding plan.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.29.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderBudget bill released
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.22.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderGovernor DeWine proposes increased charter school funding