Blog – Page 7 – School Choice Ohio

Meet Ann Riddle by James Ragland

Posted by scoadmin
On November 12, 2019

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 […]

What If School Were Something Different?

Posted by scoadmin
On November 12, 2019

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 […]

Choice Disrupted

Posted by scoadmin
On November 12, 2019

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 […]

Bad News from the Nation’s Report Card

Posted by scoadmin
On November 1, 2019

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.

It’s All About Opportunity

Posted by scoadmin
On October 22, 2019

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 […]

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