by Rabbi Eric “Yitz Frank and Peter Murphy Ohio made education history nearly 22 years ago when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Zelman vs. Simmons-Harris (2002) that the city of Cleveland’s education voucher program was constitutional, such that parents, not the government, freely exercised their First Amendment religious freedom to select schools for their…
Does the thought of a parent-teacher conference give you some anxiety? It doesn’t have to! Parent-teacher conferences are an important tool in your child’s education. A successful parent-teacher conference can provide benefits throughout the school year for both you and your student. Just a few hints to make your conference more successful: A few questions…
Educational options in Ohio have been made stronger through the passage of this legislation. Ohio is one of only a handful of states in the US who have made school choice a priority for families and is a leader in educational freedom for ALL. This win for Ohio families would not have been possible without…
The School Choice Ohio team has spent the last 12 days at the Ohio State Fair. We are thankful that we had a chance to meet families from all across the state and be able to share great news about the educational options and resources in Ohio for our students. In reviewing our experience over…
The passage of HB33 (Ohio’s biennial budget) has expanded and improved the educational options for students, making Ohio a national leader in educational choice. Ohio families now have true choice when it comes to their student’s education and these changes are just in time for the 2023-24 school year! Key points in the biennial budget…
On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman held a press conference to detail the Senate version of the state’s biennial budget. As budget legislation moves closer toward the final version and ultimately the Governor signing it into law, it is important to note that Ohio stands on the edge of passing the…
by Aaron Churchill, The Fordham Institute Charter School Funding Inequity Ohio unfairly shortchanges students who attend public charter schools. On average, students attending a brick-and-mortar charter school receive just 70 cents on the dollar – or 30 percent less funding – than students who attend traditional district schools. The funding gap hurts charter schools and…
School Choice is in the spotlight, not only in Ohio but across the United States. We have an opportunity to advocate for expanded school choice for Ohio families. The public, including our elected officials, need to hear how educational choice has made a difference in the lives of students. Your story matters. By sharing your…
What would an education revolution look like? The answer might be at the Greater Dayton School (GDS) through the investment of real estate and technology entrepreneur Larry Connor and the vision of Principal AJ Stich. The Greater Dayton School was founded by asking important questions… What would a school and an education system look like…
Governor Mike DeWine detailed his 2023 budget proposal in today’s State of the State address. The budget includes an expansive investment in the families and students of Ohio, specifically in education. Governor DeWine has proposed that EdChoice Scholarship access be expanded to all Ohioans up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level, which opens the…
Why Celebrate School Choice in Ohio? Ohio has a variety of educational options to meet the needs of Ohio students. In addition, Ohio’s scholarship programs assist to make school choice possible for all students regardless of family income. That is something to celebrate! Educational Options in Ohio Learn more about the educational options in Ohio.
School Choice Ohio proudly highlights Ohio’s excellent educational options…This week we shine our spotlight on Bishop Leibold School in Miamisburg, Ohio.
