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
Six reasons to support universal school choice in Ohio
Aaron ChurchillArizona, long one of the nation’s trailblazers in the school-choice movement, recently expanded its education savings account (ESA) program to ensure that all students—regardless of income or where they attend
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
The Ohio connection to Carson v. Makin
Nathaniel GrossmanThe education world was abuzz last Tuesday as the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in Carson v. Makin.
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.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.17.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOne more graduation story
What to expect from Ohio’s federally-funded summer and afterschool programs
Jessica PoinerSince the start of the pandemic, Ohio schools have received more than $6 billion via three federal relief acts.
Providing proximity and quality data to parents influences school choices
Jeff MurraySuccessful school choice requires that parents have ample access to high-quality information.
Ohio is making strides in education-to-workforce pathways
Jessica PoinerEach year, millions of Americans struggle to navigate the job market. Rapidly changing technology and a volatile economy can make it hard for many workers to find the right fit.
Don’t weaken Ohio’s charter sponsor evaluation system
Aaron ChurchillLast week, the Ohio Senate Primary and Secondary Education committee passed a provision that would weaken the state’s charter sponsor evaluation system.
Ohio takes a positive step toward statewide high-dosage tutoring
Jessica PoinerIn late March, the Ohio Department of Education announced a grant program aimed at developing and expanding tutoring for K–12 students in the wake of pandemic-caused learning losses.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.13.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayWe’re back from vacation, covering pieces from 4/30 – 5/13. Celebrating National Charter Schools Week in Ohio
Time for Ohio to get innovative with high school
Jessica PoinerAccording to the state’s most recent annual report on educational attainment, 49.5 percent of Ohio adults had a postsecondary degree or other credential of value in 2019.
Governors speak up: “Burdensome regulations” on charters must not go forward
Jessica PoinerA little over a month ago, the Biden administration proposed a new and unprecedented set of rules for the federal
The EdChoice scholarship program is accountable to taxpayers and parents
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