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Aaron Churchill is an Ohio Research & Data Analyst for the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. A native of Pittsburgh, Aaron previously worked for Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, an educational nonprofit that teaches K-12 students business and economics principles. Aaron earned degrees from the University of Maryland, Wheaton College, and most recently Carnegie Mellon University (M.S. in Public Policy).

Published Articles & Media

How Suburban Districts Could Help More Needy Kids

Interdistrict open enrollment can help many kids, but in Ohio, some public school districts remain less than “open to all.”

Don’t Neglect Vouchers’ Competitive Effects

Introduction of vouchers leads to higher outcomes for pupils remaining in public schools.

Stop Focusing on Proficiency Rates When Evaluating Schools

States should use proficiency rates cautiously because of their correlation with student demographics and prior achievement—factors that are outside of schools’ control.

Ohio Fixes Its Charter Law

It's been a long road to comprehensive charter reform in Ohio, but the legislation that overwhelmingly passed last week drew bipartisan support and praise from editorial boards across the state.

School Closures and Student Achievement

Though fraught with controversy and political peril, shuttering bad schools might just be a saving grace for students who need the best education they can get.

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