http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/07/27/43ohio.h24.html
Under a new law, Ohio charter schools not rated in the two highest of the state's five performance categories under the state accountability system will have to give an extra standardized tests at the start and end of each school year, in addition to the regular assessments. A subset of those charter schools will have to ensure that at least 55 percent of their students meet a growth target still to be set by the state. If a school fails to reach that target for three consecutive years, it is to be shut down. No district schools are subject to the new testing requirements. Sen. Joy Padgett, who chairs the education committee, said the new measures "will make Ohio a leader in accountability for e-schools and charter schools." Anita Nelam of the Ohio Charter Schools Association said that she is concerned that new requirements apply only to charter schools. Tom Mooney of the Ohio Federation of Teachers said that the new measures are too weak.
Source: Education Week (subscription required)
Date: 07/27/2005
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