Blog – School Choice Ohio

Has the COVID Crisis Unraveled the Case Against School Choice?

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 22, 2020
school choice

During the widespread stay at home orders, many families got an up-close and personal look at expectations for their children’s learning. In an article in Forbes, Rick Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, observes that the COVID-19 crisis may have added clarity to the debate about school choice. The most […]

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 22, 2020
Marketing

Even before the COVID-19 sent schools into wholesale remote learning, understanding how to utilize online resources to accomplish your school’s goals, was a high priority. Although shutdown orders related to the pandemic are easing, how schools instruct students and market their school are likely changed forever. Recently School Choice Ohio hosted a webinar designed to […]

Is Online Learning Better for Some Students?

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 22, 2020
Online Learning

The sudden shift to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic raised challenges for some students. Still other students appear to do better online. An article in the NY Times suggests that going back to the classroom might not be the best option for some students. But one unexpected silver lining of the shutdown has […]

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 22, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

Not sure where to start when talking to districts about equitable services? Unsure what consultation should take place? SCO has identified resources that can help. Under federal law, private schools are entitled to ‘equitable services’ from the school districts in which they are located for certain types of federal aid. Equitable services apply to important […]

Students Return to School in China

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 10, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

As students return to school in China we have to wonder if this is a little glimpse into what we might see here in the United States.

Planning for Next School Year

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 5, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

In Ohio, school is out for the summer. But what will school look like next year? The superintendent of Dallas (TX) Independent School District is talking about how the district will likely need multiple plans for the upcoming school year. Hinojosa’s second plan involves continuing with the current state of learning, which is all through […]

From Parent to Parent Advocate

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On May 1, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

If your child struggles in school you learn quickly that the situation often won’t improve until/unless mom or dad steps in and advocates for a solution. Many parents have started their advocacy journey by supporting their own children only to find that they want to help other families as well. Debbie Meyer is one […]

Sec DeVos Refrains From Asking For Waiver of Major IDEA Provisions

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On April 29, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

Several school districts and education organizations pushed U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to request waivers for major provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In a report sent to Congress this week, Secretary DeVos did request minor easing of some administrative deadlines but refrained from gutting provisions that some complained were impossible […]

Find a School

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On April 29, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

Considering a change of school for your child? Ohio offers a variety of options from which to choose — private schools, public charter schools (online and brick and mortar), and traditional districts that accept open enrollment. The Ohio Department of Education provides an interactive directory to help get your search off to a good start. […]

EdChoice Application Deadline May 30

Posted by School Choice Ohio
On April 29, 2020
Equitable Services, ESSA

JUST A REMINDER! Traditional EdChoice Scholarship and Low-Income (Expansion) EdChoice Scholarship applications are due to the Ohio Department of Education no later than May 30, 2020. Income verification documents are also due by May 30, 2020.

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