Ohio Senate proposes much-needed tweaks to College Credit Plus
Jessica PoinerDuring the 2015–16 school year, Ohio launched a revamped dual-enrollment program called College Credit Plus (CCP).
Seven ways state leaders can rigorously implement the science of reading in Ohio
Aaron ChurchillWith the ink dry on a historic state budget, attention now turns to implementing various components of the legislation.
A tiny provision in the budget could have a big positive impact on Ohio students who exercise school choice
Jessica PoinerBetween expanded voucher eligibility, funding increases for charter schools,
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.28.23
Jeff MurrayThe time to close charter funding gaps is now
It’s time for Ohio to dump Reading Recovery
Aaron ChurchillLed by Governor DeWine, Ohio lawmakers made early literacy a big priority in the recently signed state budget bill. The legislation requires schools to use high-quality instructional materials aligned to the
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.21.23
Jeff MurrayPraise for school choice expansion in Ohio
Even school choice opponents should support open enrollment
Jessica PoinerNow that the latest state budget is officially in the books, it’s safe to say that school choice stole the show.
Technology integration in chemistry education: What teachers say
Jeff MurrayThe value of incorporating technology into secondary education courses is a matter of debate, but if there’s anywhere that it might be beneficial, it is most likely within STEM-related subjects—meaning that high schoolers might better see themselves pursuing science in the future if they a
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.30.23
Jeff MurrayBudget conference committee continues
One size does not fit all: Alternative education campuses in the charter sector
Jeff MurrayOne purpose of charter schools is to serve as laboratories of innovation for public education—a deliberate effort to do things differently than the long-entrenched traditional district model.
Ohio’s budget bill seeks to hold teacher preparation programs accountable for the science of reading
Jessica PoinerFor better or worse, Ohio does most of its education policymaking during the biennial budget process. This year is no different.
Lawmakers can still go further in Ohio’s historic effort to narrow charter funding gaps
Aaron ChurchillDespite serving tens of thousands of students each year—most of whom are low-income—Ohio has a regrettable track record of underfunding its public charter schools.
Lots of new schools. How much innovation?
Jeff MurraySince the 1980s, education reform efforts have sought to shake up the stodgy, traditional landscape of public schooling in the United States. One way to do that is to start schools from scratch that can introduce innovative new education models and push traditional systems to improve.
CREDO got it wrong: Ohio’s charter sector is strong and getting better
Stéphane LavertuNOTE: 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 needs a knowledge movement to take the science of reading to the next level
Aaron ChurchillLed by Governor DeWine, the science of reading is taking off in Ohio—and not a moment too soon.
Impacts of charter authorizer and operator type on student achievement
Jeff MurrayOne of the more variable aspects of charter school operation around the country is the system by which schools are authorized and managed.
Ohio’s high-dosage tutoring efforts are a well-kept secret. That’s not a compliment.
Jessica PoinerA few weeks ago, researchers from the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University and Stanford University’s Educational Opportunity Project published an Education Recovery Scorecard that offered an in-depth and