Preparing all children to become strong readers: Ten ways to strengthen Ohio’s grades K–3 early literacy initiatives
Aaron ChurchillChildren who start strong in reading are more likely to succeed academically as they progress through middle school, high school, and beyond. Conversely, those who struggle to read in the early grades often falter as they encounter more challenging material; many become frustrated with school and drop out.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.7.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayContinuing discussion of important research
Strengthening Ohio’s teacher workforce: Attracting and retaining talent through reforms to licensure and compensation
Jessica PoinerTeachers are the most important in-school factor affecting student achievement, and in the wake of pandemic-caused learning losses, Ohio schools need effective teachers more than ever.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.30.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayImportant new research
Post-pandemic patterns indicate too little access to grade-level work
Jeff MurrayHelping students catch up from more than two years of school-closure-related learning loss will be an impossible task if they do not have regular access to grade-level work in their classrooms.
Checking in on Ohio’s curriculum reform efforts
Jessica PoinerUnless there’s a political or ideological controversy, curricular decisions in schools and districts rarely make headlines. That’s too bad because these choices are immensely important.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.9.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayBusing woes large, growing
ODE’s budget proposal wisely boosts Ohio’s early literacy efforts
Aaron ChurchillIn late August, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) unveiled its FYs 2024–25 budget priorities to a state board of education committee.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 9.2.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff Murray20 years of serving Dayton students
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 8.26.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayWest Virginia charter update
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 8.19.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNew school year stories—good
Creating great school options for all Ohio students: Recommendations to strengthen educational choice in the Buckeye State
Aaron ChurchillOhio has a long history of empowering parents with educational options for their children. Today, more than 250,000 of the state’s 1.6 million students attend public charter schools, enroll in private schools with the support of state-funded scholarships, or participate in interdistrict open enrollment.
Why and how Ohio should tackle teacher wellness
Jessica PoinerThe mental health crisis has been a persistent headline over the last few years, as research and
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 8.5.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayMillions of students served…
Three steps Ohio can take to tap into the potential of youth apprenticeships
Jessica PoinerRegistered apprenticeship programs offer workers paid, on-the-job learning experience under the supervision of an experienced mentor, job-related classroom training, and the chance to earn a portable industry-recognized credential.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.29.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOne mom, one kid, one amazing story
Opening the door: Career services in community colleges
Jeff MurrayThe career services office is a necessary stop on any good college campus tour, as it offers prospective students a sneak peek at all the help the staff within can provide—resume writing, mentors in many different employment fields, interview prep, job fairs, and much more.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.22.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOne win, but maybe more to come
Three ideas to help Ohio improve early literacy
Jessica PoinerIn late June, the national educational advocacy organization ExcelinEd published a comprehensive early literacy guide for state policymakers.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.15.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayLast but definitely not least
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.24.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayPotentially far-reaching decision
Three ways Ohio can improve education-to-workforce pathways
Jessica PoinerHigh-quality educational pathways that are closely aligned to in-demand, high-wage jobs are crucial.
How families adapted to early Covid disruption and remote learning
Jeff MurrayIn the spring of 2020, a group of researchers from the University of California San Diego was engaged in a longitudinal study of changes in young children’s learning experiences during kindergarten and first grade at an anonymous, medium-sized, socioeconomically diverse school district in southern California.