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| ERIC #: | ED493856 |
| Title: | Turning the Corner to Quality: Policy Guidelines for Strengthening Ohio's Charter Schools |
| Authors: | Palmer, Louann Bierlein; Terrell, Michelle Godard; Hassel, Bryan C.; Svahn, C. Peter |
| Descriptors: | Educational Equity (Finance); Quality Control; Charter Schools; Educational Policy; Educational Improvement; Financial Support; Accountability; Educational Quality; State Government; State Standards; Academic Standards; Educational Facilities |
| Source: | Thomas B. Fordham Foundation & Institute |
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| Publisher: | Thomas B. Fordham Foundation & Institute. 1701 K Street NW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20006. Tel: 202-223-5452; Fax: 202-223-9226; e-mail: backtalk@edexcellence.net; Web site: http://www.edexcellence.net/foundation/publication/index.cfm |
| Publication Date: | 2006-10-00 |
| Pages: | 38 |
| Pub Types: | Reports - Evaluative |
| Abstract: | At the request of Ohio's top government and education leaders, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, National Association of Charter School Authorizers, and National Alliance for Public Charter Schools have issued a report seeking to strengthen the state's charter school program. Among its 17 recommendations are calls for closing low-performing charter schools and holding sponsors more accountable for oversight of the growing charter movement while also helping more high-performance schools to open and succeed in Ohio. In return for sharply stepped-up accountability, restrictions on the formation of high-quality charters should be removed, and charter schools should receive more equitable funding. This report bases its findings on research and analysis of Ohio school performance data; a review of best practices in other states; input from experts in charter school finance, sponsorship, accountability and policy; and evaluation of dozens of policy options. The report seeks to help Ohio meet four broad goals, under which the 17 specific recommendations are placed: (1) Keep the accountability/autonomy promise by which charter schools are granted greater operational freedom than traditional public schools in exchange for meeting exacting results-based standards; (2) Strengthen Ohio's system of charter school sponsors to ensure that all are held to account for their performance in this vital role; (3) Fund charter schools fairly and address the overwhelming challenge that Ohio charters face in accessing suitable facilities; and (4) With new accountability systems in place, encourage more high-quality schools by removing caps and other restrictions. (Contains 5 tables and 5 figures.) |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
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| Identifiers: | Ohio |
| Record Type: | Non-Journal |
| Level: | N/A |
| Institutions: | Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, Washington, DC.; National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Washington, DC; National Associaton of Charter School Authorizers, Chicago, IL |
| Sponsors: | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. |
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| Languages: | English |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
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