Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.6.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayStart with the big picture
A case study in how not to make education policy
Aaron ChurchillIn December, a workgroup established by the State Board of Education released a number of
Surveying parent-school communications
Jeff MurrayEffective communication is a two-way street that involves not only sending and receiving information, but also understanding it. Breakdowns can occur at any point. A new report from the Center for American Progress digs into the state of school-to-family communication, looking for strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in this important endeavor.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.28.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayReinforcing the importance of the CSP
Hard lessons about SEL implementation
Aaron ChurchillWill social-emotional learning (SEL) be a passing fad, or something that becomes embodied in school culture? The answer likely hinges on whether it’s embraced by parents and educators, and its ability to improve student outcomes.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.21.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayBlocking out the block grant?
Transforming a state and a profession: Third revision of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System
Bryan Drost, Ph.D., Lisa Shoaf, Ph.D.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 – 1.31.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayHappy National School Choice Week!
Columbus City Schools should follow the law and sell its unused buildings
Jessica PoinerWith thousands of Columbus students in need of a world-class education, it’s painful to see school district officials impeding the expansion efforts of a top-notch charter network by refusing to offer a vacant facility for sale or lease.
Testimony given before the Ohio House Primary and Secondary Education Committee – 1/23/20
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the Primary and Secondary Education Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives is hearing testimony on House Bill 409 which would, among other thing
To get high quality charter funding, Ohio charter schools need to earn it
Jessica PoinerOne of the most talked about education policy proposals during last year’s busy state budget season was the c
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.10.20
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayTo and through college
Pathway to Success: Columbus Preparatory Academy raises the bar on rigor
Lyman MillardWith little fanfare, Columbus Preparatory Academy regularly appears near the top of the charts when it comes to state test scores. In 2018-19, for example, its performance index score ranked twelfth out of 3,225 Ohio public schools.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.20.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayNOTE: This is our last edition of the year. Thank you so much for reading and for subscribing. We will be back with you on January 3, 2020. Happy Holidays!
Ohio should provide full licensure reciprocity to out-of-state educators
Aaron ChurchillMoving to a new state often means new career opportunities, a better quality of life, or closer proximity to loved ones. But making these transitions comes at a cost, which for some include the need to gain occupational licensing in the new state.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 12.6.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayEven more to be thankful for
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.27.19 (Thanksgiving Edition)
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayIn the spirit of giving thanks, we offer you not the usual charter school related news clips this week but a look back at some of the things happening this year for which we as charter school supporters should be grateful.
2019 Fordham Sponsorship Annual Report
In our 2019 annual report, we provide insight into our sponsorship work during the year and the performance of our sponsored schools. We are also pleased to highlight the good work of our colleagues on Fordham’s policy and research teams.
Teacher evaluations in Ohio: How we got here and where we’re going
Jessica PoinerEditor’s note: It’s been almost ten years since the creation of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.22.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayBusting the “big lie” about charter schools
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.15.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayMore school bus woes in Columbus
Why aren't we talking about teacher licensure in Ohio?
Jessica PoinerA decade ago, teachers were the most talked about aspect of education policy and practice.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 11.8.19
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayTSA is a bright part of Toledo’s future
“Just add money” policy proves counterproductive for preschool students
Jeff MurrayA recent working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research looks at the effectiveness of two methods typically used to boost preschool quality—an infusion of funding and an increase in pedagogical supports—and surfaces some eye-opening results.