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Stories

From Classroom Conversations to local and national news, The Huddle archives the narratives coming out of and being told about United Schools staff, students, alumni, and results.

 
 

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TRANSPORTATION
Columbus Dispatch: Columbus charter school chose to bus its own kids. Here's what it learned
August 17, 2026
In the News, Transportation
Columbus Dispatch: Columbus charter school chose to bus its own kids. Here's what it learned
August 17, 2026
In the News, Transportation

“It brings me so much relief that United is offering busing again this year," [a United parent] said. "I feel like United has always had the best interests of the kids. They care about their education. That's one less thing I have to worry about.”

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August 17, 2026
In the News, Transportation
ABC 6: Columbus charter school sets up new busing plan after students deemed 'impractical' by CCS
August 27, 2025
Transportation
ABC 6: Columbus charter school sets up new busing plan after students deemed 'impractical' by CCS
August 27, 2025
Transportation

“‘We're doing something that we can't afford not to do,’ Boy said. ‘We can't afford to have students come to school late anymore and miss instruction. We can't afford to have students miss entire days of school. We can't afford to have students getting home after 7 p.m. and not having the ability to do the homework and the real type of work that's going to grow them academically.’”

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August 27, 2025
Transportation
10 WBNS: Columbus charter school network launches independent bus service amid transportation dispute
August 21, 2025
Transportation
10 WBNS: Columbus charter school network launches independent bus service amid transportation dispute
August 21, 2025
Transportation

“United Schools, which serves about 900 students across four campuses, will now independently bus around 600 students.

‘I just think of all the kindergartners that are out there with their new shoes and their new backpack, excited to go to school,’ Boy said. ‘They deserve to be picked up on time and get to school on time. I know that’s what Columbus City Schools wants. That’s what we want.’”

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August 21, 2025
Transportation
Columbus Dispatch: Columbus charter school unveils in-house bus network, bypassing public schools
August 5, 2025
Transportation
Columbus Dispatch: Columbus charter school unveils in-house bus network, bypassing public schools
August 5, 2025
Transportation

Kathryn Anstaett, United Schools president and chief schools officer, said that United Schools built the busing network "through deep engagement with families."

“This student-centered solution will improve reliability, maximize learning time, and support our families every step of the way," Anstaett said. "We are prepared to address any challenges that arise along the way."

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August 5, 2025
Transportation
CW Columbus: 'Our voices were heard' Charter schools react to threat of lawsuit over CCS busing changes
September 4, 2024
Transportation
CW Columbus: 'Our voices were heard' Charter schools react to threat of lawsuit over CCS busing changes
September 4, 2024
Transportation

"Kathryn Anstaett, the President and Chief Schools Officer of United Schools, said to support families, they are paying a company to assist with temporary, private transportation.

'I want to be clear that we are not directly funded to provide transportation,' Anstaett said. 'We are using funding that should be used in other ways. But we are using it to transport our kids because we can’t do anything for our students if they can’t get to school.'"

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September 4, 2024
Transportation
ABC 6: Charter school leaders say CCS bus route changes leading to drop in enrollment
August 23, 2024
Transportation
ABC 6: Charter school leaders say CCS bus route changes leading to drop in enrollment
August 23, 2024
Transportation

"Andy Boy, the founder and CEO of United Schools, said that to support families, they pay a company to assist with temporary, private transportation.

'It’s going to cost us about $50 a day per student to transport [...] Our board has courageously opened up about $300,000 out of our cash reserves to start to transport our students.'"

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August 23, 2024
Transportation
IN THE NEWS
Columbus Dispatch: Columbus charter school chose to bus its own kids. Here's what it learned
August 17, 2026
In the News, Transportation
Columbus Dispatch: Columbus charter school chose to bus its own kids. Here's what it learned
August 17, 2026
In the News, Transportation

“It brings me so much relief that United is offering busing again this year," [a United parent] said. "I feel like United has always had the best interests of the kids. They care about their education. That's one less thing I have to worry about.”

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August 17, 2026
In the News, Transportation
Columbus Dispatch: Two in five charter school students in Ohio are chronically absent. Why is that?
February 6, 2026
In the News
Columbus Dispatch: Two in five charter school students in Ohio are chronically absent. Why is that?
February 6, 2026
In the News

"United Schools announced in August that it was launching its own in-house transportation network, and [Andrew] Boy said the school has already seen a 'marked improvement' in attendance rates since students have more reliable transportation to school."

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February 6, 2026
In the News
Alumni Corner: Kennedy H.'s Post-Grad Story
March 18, 2025
In the News
Alumni Corner: Kennedy H.'s Post-Grad Story
March 18, 2025
In the News

Last month, Main St. alumna Kennedy H. was featured on Columbus City Schools' City League Sports, the district's official sports show. Currently a sophomore at Centennial High School, Kennedy H. is among the greatest female basketball players in Columbus, making 1st Team All-City for the second year in a row. Click to listen to her discuss her love for basketball.

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March 18, 2025
In the News
NBC4: Making Columbus students feel special for picture day
October 19, 2024
In the News
NBC4: Making Columbus students feel special for picture day
October 19, 2024
In the News

"Columbus' [United Elementary State St.] is making sure its students feel confident heading into picture day this week. On Saturday, it hosted its second Celebration of Hair."

Our incredible United staff, families, and community of volunteers helped get 50 students looking and feeling their very best for picture day!

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October 19, 2024
In the News
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio’s high-quality charter funding initiative is making schools better
October 17, 2024
In the News
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio’s high-quality charter funding initiative is making schools better
October 17, 2024
In the News

"Andrew Boy, who leads [...] United Schools [...] in Columbus, said, 'Since the addition of the QCSSF [Quality Community Schools Support Fund], we’ve been able to vastly improve teacher pay to attract and retain more effective, experienced staff, which allowed us to serve more students and deliver on our mission."

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October 17, 2024
In the News
School Administrator Magazine: United Chief Learning Officer John A. Dues' award-winning book, Win-Win, receives critical praise from the AASA
September 30, 2024
In the News
School Administrator Magazine: United Chief Learning Officer John A. Dues' award-winning book, Win-Win, receives critical praise from the AASA
September 30, 2024
In the News

"John Dues [...] delineates the knowledge and skills needed to apply Deming’s system of profound knowledge to improve student, teacher and school performance and outcomes.[...] This book is only for courageous educators who are not afraid of having their long-held beliefs challenged."

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September 30, 2024
In the News
10 WBNS: ProMusica Columbus welcomes middle school musicians to Southern Theatre for special performance
May 11, 2024
In the News
10 WBNS: ProMusica Columbus welcomes middle school musicians to Southern Theatre for special performance
May 11, 2024
In the News

"'I really enjoy my experience; I'm having fun," said Sarey Williams, a 7th-grade musician [and Dana Ave. scholar!]."

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May 11, 2024
In the News
The W. Edwards Deming Institute, In Their Own Words: Goal Setting is Often an Act of Desperation: Part 4
April 30, 2024
In the News
The W. Edwards Deming Institute, In Their Own Words: Goal Setting is Often an Act of Desperation: Part 4
April 30, 2024
In the News

In this six-part podcast series, United's John A. Dues reflects on how 4th graders in Jessica Cutler's classroom drove joy in learning.

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April 30, 2024
In the News
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio lawmakers should give charter schools easier access to unused district facilities
March 19, 2024
In the News
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio lawmakers should give charter schools easier access to unused district facilities
March 19, 2024
In the News

"In 2020, the Columbus Dispatch ran a troubling story about the city’s school district giving the high-performing United Schools Network (whose schools Fordham authorizes) the runaround after it expressed interest in purchasing a vacant school."

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March 19, 2024
In the News
The 74: Fair Funding Finally Flows to Charters — but the Window Won’t Stay Open Forever
July 26, 2023
In the News
The 74: Fair Funding Finally Flows to Charters — but the Window Won’t Stay Open Forever
July 26, 2023
In the News

“Consider the United Schools Network, a cluster of high-poverty schools in Columbus that our sister organization, the Fordham Foundation, authorizes. Launched by Andy Boy, a Building Excellent Schools fellow, the network has […]

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July 26, 2023
In the News
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: “Win-Win” is a “book to pay attention to”
March 3, 2023
In the News
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: “Win-Win” is a “book to pay attention to”
March 3, 2023
In the News

[…] new book written by John A. Dues, Chief Learning Officer of the United Schools Network in Columbus […] offers real-world improvement strategies to education leaders. It equips readers with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the power of the System of Profound Knowledge to improve the performance of schools, systems, students, and teachers.”

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March 3, 2023
In the News
The Columbus Dispatch: Charter schools equipped to help young scholars succeed
March 5, 2020
In the News
The Columbus Dispatch: Charter schools equipped to help young scholars succeed
March 5, 2020
In the News

“For seven years I’ve been at United Schools Network in Columbus. For the past two years I’ve had the pleasure of teaching 28 scholars every day. That’s right, scholars. I use this term because it suggests they are more than just students.”

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March 5, 2020
In the News
Conquering Columbus: United Schools Network
April 30, 2019
In the News
Conquering Columbus: United Schools Network
April 30, 2019
In the News

“Andrew is the Founder & CEO of United Schools Network, which started with just 57 students and one school. The organization has now grown to over 850 students, and their goal is to provide an excellent education to students that normally lack these opportunities so that they can be prepared for college and life beyond.”

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April 30, 2019
In the News
The Columbus Dispatch > Jerry Jurgensen: Thriving charter schools need state's support
May 11, 2017
In the News
The Columbus Dispatch > Jerry Jurgensen: Thriving charter schools need state's support
May 11, 2017
In the News

“In order for schools such as USN to continue to grow to meet the needs of students in some of Columbus’ most impoverished neighborhoods — and for excellent charters in other Ohio cities to do the same — state lawmakers must extend the competitive facilities program.”

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May 11, 2017
In the News
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February 6, 2017
In the News
Columbus Dispatch: St. Charles program reflects on history, mentorship
February 6, 2017
In the News
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February 6, 2017
In the News
UNITED STORIES
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Shakhan & Julio
United Stories
August 31, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Shakhan & Julio
United Stories
August 31, 2026

The Huddle joins the pair in the front office at Main St. between classes for a discussion of musical passion, joyful activities in and out of school, and gratitude for one another and our community.

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United Stories
August 31, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Savannah “Ms. V” Gilliham & Zia
United Stories
June 8, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Savannah “Ms. V” Gilliham & Zia
United Stories
June 8, 2026

Click below to read their conversation about artistic aspirations, school-year highlights, and what it means to be a "Fearless Fourth Grader."

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United Stories
June 8, 2026
 Charter School Fact or Fiction ✏️
United Stories
May 12, 2026
Charter School Fact or Fiction ✏️
United Stories
May 12, 2026

There are many misconceptions about charter schools. Let’s set the record straight.

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United Stories
May 12, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Mrs. Kasandra Reyes & Leonardo
United Stories
April 27, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Mrs. Kasandra Reyes & Leonardo
United Stories
April 27, 2026

The Huddle caught up with a mother-son duo in Mrs. Reyes’s classroom to discuss current reads, the call to teach, and what it's like to share the same school community. Click below to read the conversation.

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United Stories
April 27, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Ben Xabouathone & Nyomi
United Stories
March 16, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Ben Xabouathone & Nyomi
United Stories
March 16, 2026

The dynamic duo joined The Huddle to discuss a love of essays, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, and what keeps them eager to return to United Schools again and again.

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United Stories
March 16, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Mrs. Alex Snyder and Natasha
United Stories
February 6, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Mrs. Alex Snyder and Natasha
United Stories
February 6, 2026

Click below to read their discussion of the highs and lows of change, the warmth of Main St. memories, and the excitement for what comes next.

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United Stories
February 6, 2026
Classroom Conversations: Mr. McNamara & Da’Naiyah
United Stories
December 8, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Mr. McNamara & Da’Naiyah
United Stories
December 8, 2025

Click below to read their conversation about Da’Naiyah’s warm welcome to 17th St., after-school life, and how much there is to love about our United community.

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United Stories
December 8, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Mr. O-Cruz and Errin
United Stories
October 13, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Mr. O-Cruz and Errin
United Stories
October 13, 2025

Click to read their conversation about State St. values, stories that spark curiosity, and the partnerships that help students thrive.

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United Stories
October 13, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Shanab and Leilani
United Stories
August 28, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Shanab and Leilani
United Stories
August 28, 2025

Click to read their conversation about contagious joy and smiles, educational aspirations and growth, and the sometimes sleepy, always hardworking lives of Main St. Bulldogs.

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United Stories
August 28, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Katie Cherkas and Ben Pacht
United Stories
July 22, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Katie Cherkas and Ben Pacht
United Stories
July 22, 2025

Click to read about their journeys to their current roles, their unbridled passion for serving our Columbus community, and what’s next for Dana Ave. under Katie’s leadership.

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United Stories
July 22, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Jones and Bella
United Stories
June 6, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Jones and Bella
United Stories
June 6, 2025

The Huddle visited United Elementary 17th St., where Ms. Jones, Office Coordinator at the time of this interview and, now, the Dean of Family & Community Engagement, and a passionate 4th-grade student (and, recently, talent show superstar), Bella, sat down for a discussion in the campus library.

Click to read their conversation about after-school programming, favorite memories from the past year, and always being your Polar Bear BEST.

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United Stories
June 6, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Barrett and Leah
United Stories
April 28, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Barrett and Leah
United Stories
April 28, 2025

Our dedicated Dana Ave. Art Teacher and Manager of After-School Engagement, Ms. Barrett, met with Leah, a talented 7th-grade volleyball champion and honor roll student.

Click here to explore their discussion on winning big, art education, and ambitious goals.

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United Stories
April 28, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Beckerink and Kennedy
United Stories
March 18, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Beckerink and Kennedy
United Stories
March 18, 2025

Mr. Beckerink, Specials Teacher of the Year, agreed to sit down with The Huddle to engage in a conversation with 5th-grade State St. student Kennedy.

Click to read the pair's conversation on positive framing, staying active, and a shared love of Harry Potter.

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United Stories
March 18, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Mishra and Kehlani
United Stories
February 4, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Mishra and Kehlani
United Stories
February 4, 2025

The Huddle sits down with Ms. Mishra, the State St. teacher voted Elementary School Rookie of the Year, and her second-grade student Kehlani in their homeroom, Metro.

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United Stories
February 4, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Felbaum and Samuel
United Stories
December 10, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Felbaum and Samuel
United Stories
December 10, 2024

In part three of a series featuring network-voted award-winning staff, The Huddle sits down with Ms. Felbaum, the Main St. teacher voted Most Dedicated Bulldog, and her sixth-grade student Samuel in the campus library.

Read the duo's conversation on the transition to middle school, what teachers do over the summer, and much more.

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United Stories
December 10, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Agyekum and Ms. McRoberts
United Stories
October 15, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Agyekum and Ms. McRoberts
United Stories
October 15, 2024

In part two of a series featuring network-voted award-winning staff, The Huddle sits down with United's very own Dynamic Duo over at 17th St. 

Both now in their second years as Polar Bears, long-time educators Dymonica Agyekum and Sara McRoberts invited us into the Culture Office for a glimpse into their effective, joyful, and growth-oriented partnership as Deans of Students.

Read Ms. Agyekum and Ms. McRoberts discuss nostalgic childhood teaching aspirations, their organic balancing act, and preparing their students for success in elementary school and beyond.

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United Stories
October 15, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Jenkins and Mr. McQuaid
United Stories
September 3, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Jenkins and Mr. McQuaid
United Stories
September 3, 2024

This summer, Shea Jenkins won the "Rookie of the Year" award for her dedication to teaching math at our Dana Ave. campus. Zach McQuaid, an experienced educator of seven years, is ready for the challenges of the upcoming school year. Both teachers are eager to make a positive impact on their students this school year.

Read Mr. McQuaid and Ms. Jenkins reflect on their memories of previous school years, discuss their goals for this new one, and share the strategies they use to be mindful inside and outside the classroom.

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United Stories
September 3, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Kathryn Anstaett and Ciana Lawhead
United Stories
June 14, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Kathryn Anstaett and Ciana Lawhead
United Stories
June 14, 2024

To Dana Ave. alumna and current Alumni Services Associate Ciana Lawhead, our United Schools President and Chief Schools Officer Kathryn Anstaett has played multiple roles: a teacher, then a school director, and now a colleague. The pair sat down with The Huddle to discuss their 12-year relationship, from the beginning of the Dana Ave. middle school campus to the future they're now helping build together in their current roles.

Click below to read Kathryn and Ciana's impactful conversation about memories, our culture of community, and their vision for the future.

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United Stories
June 14, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Delight & Natasha
United Stories
April 30, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Delight & Natasha
United Stories
April 30, 2024

This month, The Huddle spent time with 6th-grade student Natasha and her social studies teacher, Mr. Delight.

Click below for their conversation on the importance of improvement, the stories
we read, and taking a deep breath.

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United Stories
April 30, 2024
United Schools Network's Accelerators in Education Fundraising Event Just One Month Away
United Stories
April 10, 2024
United Schools Network's Accelerators in Education Fundraising Event Just One Month Away
United Stories
April 10, 2024

Columbus, Ohio — United Schools Network (USN) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Accelerators in Education fundraising event, scheduled for Thursday, May 9th, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The Fives in Columbus, Ohio.

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United Stories
April 10, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Johnson and Michael
United Stories
March 19, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Johnson and Michael
United Stories
March 19, 2024

The Huddle caught up with Ms. Johnson at UPrep-East for a joyful interview with her 5th-grade student, Michael.

Read their conversation on their 
big goals, being a student of Generation Y versus Generation A, and their deep appreciation for one another during the ups and downs of the school year.

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United Stories
March 19, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Bigley and Juliet
United Stories
December 7, 2023
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Bigley and Juliet
United Stories
December 7, 2023

UPrep-State St. fourth-grade student, Juliet, and her art teacher, Ms. Bigley, interview each other in an art-studio conversation.

Click to read their conversation on all things creativity, the holiday season, and the gift of giving.

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United Stories
December 7, 2023
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Reitzel and Jayda
United Stories
September 13, 2023
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Reitzel and Jayda
United Stories
September 13, 2023

Ms. Reitzel and Jayda interview each other and discuss reading, relationship-building, and recommendations in between class periods.

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United Stories
September 13, 2023
Alumni Profiles: A Story of Summer Service
United Stories
July 20, 2023
Alumni Profiles: A Story of Summer Service
United Stories
July 20, 2023

On July 12th and 20th, USN alumni gathered at CCA-Main St. and CCA-Dana Ave., respectively. Old classmates, now in some of the best high schools Columbus has to offer, got their former middle school campuses cleaned, organized, and ready for the new school year.

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United Stories
July 20, 2023
Chief Learning Office John A. Dues' point-by-point response to and breakdown of Dispatch op-ed
United Stories
June 30, 2023
Chief Learning Office John A. Dues' point-by-point response to and breakdown of Dispatch op-ed
United Stories
June 30, 2023

In the wake of the governor's draft budget, The Dispatch released two op-eds regarding charter school funding. We took issue with the content of the op-ed, "Disingenuous charter school industry leaving kids in lurch, taking our money."

Read more →
United Stories
June 30, 2023
United Schools Network to Host Accelerators in Education
United Stories
April 26, 2022
United Schools Network to Host Accelerators in Education
United Stories
April 26, 2022

Columbus, Ohio — United Schools Network (USN) will celebrate the three elements that have led to their success through their third Accelerators in Education event on June 9 at the North Bank Pavilion.

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United Stories
April 26, 2022
United Schools Network advances student success through continuous improvement
United Stories
May 1, 2021
United Schools Network advances student success through continuous improvement
United Stories
May 1, 2021

Columbus, Ohio — After a dozen years of instructional and building leadership, USN Chief Learning Officer John A. Dues began considering how to spread USN’s nationally-recognized student achievement results outside the walls of USN’s buildings. By moving beyond educational delivery and organizing the nonprofit network’s best practices into clear, practical elements, could other schools replicate this success?

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United Stories
May 1, 2021

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United Schools Network's Accelerators in Education Fundraising Event Just One Month Away
United Schools Network's Accelerators in Education Fundraising Event Just One Month Away

Columbus, Ohio — United Schools Network (USN) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Accelerators in Education fundraising event, scheduled for Thursday, May 9th, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The Fives in Columbus, Ohio.

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Classroom Conversations: Ms. Johnson and Michael
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Johnson and Michael

The Huddle caught up with Ms. Johnson at UPrep-East for a joyful interview with her 5th-grade student, Michael.

Read their conversation on their 
big goals, being a student of Generation Y versus Generation A, and their deep appreciation for one another during the ups and downs of the school year.

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Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio lawmakers should give charter schools easier access to unused district facilities
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio lawmakers should give charter schools easier access to unused district facilities

"In 2020, the Columbus Dispatch ran a troubling story about the city’s school district giving the high-performing United Schools Network (whose schools Fordham authorizes) the runaround after it expressed interest in purchasing a vacant school."

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Classroom Conversations: Ms. Bigley and Juliet
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Bigley and Juliet

UPrep-State St. fourth-grade student, Juliet, and her art teacher, Ms. Bigley, interview each other in an art-studio conversation.

Click to read their conversation on all things creativity, the holiday season, and the gift of giving.

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Classroom Conversations: Ms. Reitzel and Jayda
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Reitzel and Jayda

Ms. Reitzel and Jayda interview each other and discuss reading, relationship-building, and recommendations in between class periods.

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United StoriesUnited SchoolsSeptember 13, 2023
The 74: Fair Funding Finally Flows to Charters — but the Window Won’t Stay Open Forever
The 74: Fair Funding Finally Flows to Charters — but the Window Won’t Stay Open Forever

“Consider the United Schools Network, a cluster of high-poverty schools in Columbus that our sister organization, the Fordham Foundation, authorizes. Launched by Andy Boy, a Building Excellent Schools fellow, the network has […]

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In the NewsUnited SchoolsJuly 26, 2023
Alumni Profiles: A Story of Summer Service
Alumni Profiles: A Story of Summer Service

On July 12th and 20th, USN alumni gathered at CCA-Main St. and CCA-Dana Ave., respectively. Old classmates, now in some of the best high schools Columbus has to offer, got their former middle school campuses cleaned, organized, and ready for the new school year.

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United StoriesUnited SchoolsJuly 20, 2023
Chief Learning Office John A. Dues' point-by-point response to and breakdown of Dispatch op-ed
Chief Learning Office John A. Dues' point-by-point response to and breakdown of Dispatch op-ed

In the wake of the governor's draft budget, The Dispatch released two op-eds regarding charter school funding. We took issue with the content of the op-ed, "Disingenuous charter school industry leaving kids in lurch, taking our money."

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