By Joni Byus, Accountability and School Improvement Representative What do 1775 America, 1789 France, and 2017 Hochman and Wexler have in common? They all saw the need for a revolution! The colonists were discontent with colonial rule due to taxation without representation violating their rights. France was dealing with a combination of social, political, and […]
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Brit Seward, BCHF Accountability and School Improvement Specialist, has been accepted as a fellow into the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)! NCSM is a premier mathematics education leadership organization. Their leadership in the mathematics education community develops vision, ensures support, and guarantees that all students engage in equitable, high-quality mathematical experiences that lead
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October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our schools. Their dedication, passion, and commitment shape the educational experiences of our students and foster positive school cultures. Deborah Rotolo’s journey as a school leader began in 2007, and since then, she has become a
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October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing principals who lead our schools. Their dedication, passion, and commitment shape the educational experiences of our students and foster positive school cultures. Kristen McClanahan-Parkes has been with Summit Academy Middletown (SAM) for seven years, leading with a unique blend
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Buckeye Community Hope Foundation sincerely thanks the participants in this year’s Leadership Summit. Your interest and contributions made for a wonderful, enjoyable Summit. We hope our work together will help you prepare, plant, cultivate, and celebrate a great 2024-25 school year. We can’t wait until next year!
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Writing is a fundamental skill that students will carry with them into the workplace, into college, and even into the military. In order to promote deep, creative thought, each year, Buckeye Community Hope Foundation sponsors a writing challenge. Each school may submit one writing entry per grade level. A panel of educators independently reads and
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To celebrate National Charter Schools Week, we invited our schools to participate in a door decorating contest to show off their love for their charter school. Students could either decorate their classroom door, or a bulletin board. We received many outstanding entries, and are pleased to announce the winning classroom. Congratulations to Ms. Muniz & Ms.
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On May 1, 2024, Jennifer Schorr, VP of Education, Jason Moore Sr. Director of Education, and Joe Calinger, Regional Compliance Representative for Buckeye Community Hope Foundation had the privilege to visit Concept Schools headquarters in Chicago. Meeting with Sedat Duman, President/CEO, Ali Uslu, Vice President, and Chris Murphy, Chief of Strategic Growth and Communications Officer
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By Carol S. Young, Ph.D., Director, BCHF Accountability and School Improvement Department What are your school’s K-2 report card measures? Many of us would answer by saying that school accountability in Ohio does not start until grade three, when the first state tests occur. Ohio, in fact, does have some K-2 accountability measures, important ones.
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By Hana Chandoul, Strategic Communications Specialist Charter schools are an innovative and progressive approach for parents seeking alternative high-quality educational options. The success and sustainability of charter schools would not be possible without the involvement of board members. Serving on the board of a charter school is more than just governing; it’s an opportunity to
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