Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.8.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCharter school leaders call for more money for charters
Fulfilling the Readiness Promise: Twenty-Five Education policy ideas for Ohio
Ohio Education GadflyCreating smart, coherent education policy is painstaking work; there are technical, budgetary, and political challenges at almost every turn. But it is some of the most important work that state leaders can undertake.
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Develop teacher residencies
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 – 3.1.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNew paper on charter school facilities financing sources
Policy Brief: Ohio Community School Governance
Jessica PoinerA thorough overview of Ohio's charter/community school governance framework
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.22.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderCREDO releases report on Ohio’s charter school sector
Fordham Institute press release: Ohio charters deliver academic gains for black students
Ohio Education GadflyToday, the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University released a new analysis of Ohio charter school performance.
Charter School Performance in Ohio—2019
Today, approximately 340 public charter schools educate 105,000 Ohio students. Authored by the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University, this report contains a rigorous analysis of the state’s charter schools using data from 2013-14 through 2016-17.
CREDO’s latest on Ohio charters: Brick-and-mortar schools deliver strong returns
Aaron ChurchillA brand-new evaluation from the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University offers promising signs that Ohio is on strong footing, especially with its brick-and-mortar charters.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.15.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNational expert praises progress in Ohio charter sector
Ohio charter school performance: On the upswing?
Has the performance of Ohio charters improved in the wake of these important reforms? Or is the sector still struggling to keep pace? Join us at the DoubleTree Suites in Downtown Columbus on Tuesday, February 19 to learn about the results from a brand-new CREDO study that examines Ohio charter performance from 2013-14 through 2016-17.
Ohio’s charter school students need more facilities funding. The state can provide it
Chad L. AldisOhio Gov. Mike DeWine and the new state legislature can score a major win for educational equality and opportunity by providing more funding for public charter school facilities.
Ohio Education By the Numbers—2019 Edition
Aaron Churchill"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts." -- Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. That sentiment has never been more profound and applicable than it is today.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.8.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOhio House Speaker discusses education priorities
How state reforms affected collective bargaining agreements
Aaron ChurchillElaborate collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have for decades enshrined the “factory model” into public education.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.1.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOp-ed calls for increase in charter school facility funding
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.25.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNew report on Ohio charter school funding
Ohio continues to shortchange charter students
Aaron ChurchillNOTE: On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, we released a report entitled Shortchanging Ohio’s charter students: An analysis of charter funding in fiscal years 2015–17. This is an abridged version of the report’s introduction and conclusion.
Shortchanging Ohio’s charter students: An analysis of charter funding in fiscal years 2015–17
Aaron ChurchillAll students deserve equal access to an excellent K–12 education. The quality of their educational opportunities shouldn’t hinge on zip codes, family backgrounds, or the type of school they attend.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 1.18.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderLower state report card grades open the door for more charters and vouchers
Ohio’s list of challenged school districts is growing…a lot
Jessica PoinerEach year, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) releases a “challenged district list.” The list, based on criteria outlined in state law, determines in which of the s
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 1.11.19
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderAutomatic charter closure questioned
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