Ohio

From Peter C. Groff in The Huffington Post: Last week a judge in Ohio took the important step of ruling against a charter management company that has long been under scrutiny. This is a positive step for Ohio and for … Continued

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From The Cleveland Plain Dealer: CLEVELAND, Ohio — More parents are lining up for taxpayer-funded EdChoice vouchers to pay for private-school tuition, thanks to the state budget passed at the end of June. Gov. John Kasich and the legislature agreed to raise … Continued

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From School Choice Ohio: The budget also expanded EdChoice eligibility by creating a second measuring stick for low-rated schools. Currently limited to students attending public schools rated consistently in academic watch or emergency, the definition now includes public schools that … Continued

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From the Associated Press: COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio woman jailed after using her father’s address to enroll her children in a neighboring school district told the state parole board on Wednesday that she’s remorseful for lying and would do … Continued

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From The Morning Journal: LORAIN — Students who attend low-performing public schools have another chance to receive state tuition vouchers that can be used to attend private schools. EdChoice, a scholarship program through the Ohio Department of Education, has more than … Continued

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From Cincinnati.com: CORRYVILLE - Even as Cincinnati’s school board approved new school choices for students and discussed shoring up extra-curriculars, board members Monday night questioned how to make these changes fair for students. The board voted unanimously to change Cincinnati Public … Continued

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