What percentage of Ohio’s dropout recovery charter schools met or exceeded the 2018-19 report card overall performance standards? How did Ohio charter schools perform compared to schools that are part of one of the Ohio 8 districts? You can find the answers to those questions and many more in the latest edition of the annual…
This past year saw educational technology become a necessity. The Ohio Educational Technology Conference will take place from February 8-12, 2021. More information is available here: https://oetc.ohio.gov
After the turkey and shopping ‘til you drop at the mall or online, take a moment to join a day of global generosity. Tuesday, December 3 is the ninth annual GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years,…
Have some time on your hands? Did you know the State Board of Education streams their meetings via the Ohio Channel? The Ohio Channel makes it easy to catch the latest episode of the State Board (or binge-watch multiple meetings) through its extensive library of meetings. In case you’re not familiar with Ohio’s State Board…
A popular Chinese proverb declares: “The journey to a thousand miles begins with one step.” The first stop on my trip to Toledo was to visit School Choice Ohio board member Ann Riddle. Ann is a bundle of energy. Her enthusiasm and advocacy on behalf of children is infectious. In just a few minutes I…
Personalized learning. Personalization. Student-centered learning. An alternative to one-size-fits-all education. What do these buzz words mean? The Aurora Institute (formerly the International Association for K-12 Online Learning or iNACOL) defines personalized learning as: “Tailoring learning for each student’s strengths, needs, and interests–including enabling student voice and choice in what, how, when and where they learn–to provide flexibility…
Ohio law requires that school districts provide transportation to eligible private and charter school students. It’s that transportation that helps families choose education options beyond the traditional district school assigned to their child. While transportation by districts is required, it’s not always provided in a student- or family-friendly way. For one Columbus mom, enough was…
The latest results from the Nation’s Report Card are out and the news isn’t good. Recently released results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) indicate mathematics scores are flat and reading scores dropped.
If you believe every child deserves the opportunity to have an educational setting that works best for them, you’re likely looking forward to January to celebrate National School Choice Week Jan. 26 – Feb. 1, 2020. Whether you’re a school, a home schooling family or just an organization interested in raising awareness and support for…
