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Jamie Davies O'Leary: Charter school policy analyst

Jamie Davies O'Leary is a Senior Ohio Policy Analyst & Associate Editor at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. She conducts research and offers policy analysis on a variety of K-12 issues and advocates for excellence in...

Charter Jargon: Governing Authority

Governing AuthorityA governing authority is the equivalent of a traditional school board, except that the governing authority are the trustees of the non-profit or public benefit corporation.(term explanation by Kathryn Mullen Upton...

Charter Jargon: Operator

OperatorAn operator is an individual or organization that manages aspects of a school's operations. Management can run the gamut from programmatic oversight and support to whole-school management. (term explanation by Kathryn Mullen Upton...

Charter Jargon: Authorizer

AuthorizerAuthorizers are often called sponsors in Ohio, but authorizers in most other states. These entities are responsible for the monitoring and oversight of the charter schools with which they have a contract. Authorizers also provide some technical assistance and can...

Kathryn Mullen Upton on charter school fiscal policies

Kathryn Mullen Upton is the Director of Sponsorship for the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Fordham's sponsorship operation, which consists of providing monitoring, oversight, and technical assistance...

Stephanie Klupinski: Charter school advocate

Stephanie Klupinski currently serves as the Vice President of Government and Public Relations for the Ohio Alliance for Public Charter Schools. She is responsible for overseeing advocacy, communications, and legislative/governmental affairs for OAPCS. Prior to joining OAPCS, Stephanie graduated...

Supporters Gathering at Future Site of New Cristo Rey High School

The Most Rev. Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus, will bless the new Cristo Rey Columbus High School building on Friday, June 11 at 5:30 P.M., 840 West State Street in Columbus. The event will feature tours...

Charter School Litigator - Jamie Callender

Jamie Callender is a Partner and a member of the law firm Buckley King, where he has worked on education law, public policy, administrative rule making, and government affairs. In the past, Callender has represented both charter schools and operators...

Moritz Charter School Debate

Should Ohio restrict or expand the number of charter schools? On Thursday, Charles E. Wilson, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and James Callender, a former State Representative and partner at the law firm Buckley...

Wilson and Callender Go Head-To-Head on Charter Schools

On Thursday, February 24, Charles E. Wilson, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and James Callender, a former State Representative and partner at the law firm Buckley King, will debate whether or not Ohio should...

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