United Schools
Cart 0
Join Our Team Win-Win: The Book Enroll
Stories Get In Touch Guardian Login
About Us Home Office Team Our Boards Our Results Our Partners
About United Elementary 17th St. State St. Request a Tour
About United Middle Dana Ave. Main St. Request a Tour
Overview Our Alumni Our Programs Forms, Resources, Events HS Placement
Donate Volunteer Advocate
Cart 0
About Us About Us Home Office Team Our Boards Our Results Our Partners Elementary School About United Elementary 17th St. State St. Request a Tour Middle School About United Middle Dana Ave. Main St. Request a Tour Alumni Services Overview Our Alumni Our Programs Forms, Resources, Events HS Placement Support Us Donate Volunteer Advocate Join Our TeamWin-Win: The BookEnroll
United Schools
Unite Today. Change Tomorrow.
StoriesGet In TouchGuardian Login
 

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.

 
 

Featured Stories

IN THE NEWS
Alumni Corner: Kennedy H.'s Post-Grad Story
In the News
Mar 18, 2025
Alumni Corner: Kennedy H.'s Post-Grad Story
In the News
Mar 18, 2025
In the News
Mar 18, 2025
NBC4: Making Columbus students feel special for picture day
In the News
Oct 19, 2024
NBC4: Making Columbus students feel special for picture day
In the News
Oct 19, 2024
In the News
Oct 19, 2024
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio’s high-quality charter funding initiative is making schools better
In the News
Oct 17, 2024
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio’s high-quality charter funding initiative is making schools better
In the News
Oct 17, 2024
In the News
Oct 17, 2024
School Administrator Magazine: United Chief Learning Officer John A. Dues' award-winning book, Win-Win, receives critical praise from the AASA
In the News
Sep 30, 2024
School Administrator Magazine: United Chief Learning Officer John A. Dues' award-winning book, Win-Win, receives critical praise from the AASA
In the News
Sep 30, 2024
In the News
Sep 30, 2024
CW Columbus: 'Our voices were heard' Charter schools react to threat of lawsuit over CCS busing changes
In the News
Sep 4, 2024
CW Columbus: 'Our voices were heard' Charter schools react to threat of lawsuit over CCS busing changes
In the News
Sep 4, 2024
In the News
Sep 4, 2024
ABC 6: Charter school leaders say CCS bus route changes leading to drop in enrollment
In the News
Aug 23, 2024
ABC 6: Charter school leaders say CCS bus route changes leading to drop in enrollment
In the News
Aug 23, 2024
In the News
Aug 23, 2024
10 WBNS: ProMusica Columbus welcomes middle school musicians to Southern Theatre for special performance
In the News
May 11, 2024
10 WBNS: ProMusica Columbus welcomes middle school musicians to Southern Theatre for special performance
In the News
May 11, 2024
In the News
May 11, 2024
The W. Edwards Deming Institute, In Their Own Words: Goal Setting is Often an Act of Desperation: Part 4
In the News
Apr 30, 2024
The W. Edwards Deming Institute, In Their Own Words: Goal Setting is Often an Act of Desperation: Part 4
In the News
Apr 30, 2024
In the News
Apr 30, 2024
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio lawmakers should give charter schools easier access to unused district facilities
In the News
Mar 19, 2024
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: Ohio lawmakers should give charter schools easier access to unused district facilities
In the News
Mar 19, 2024
In the News
Mar 19, 2024
The 74: Fair Funding Finally Flows to Charters — but the Window Won’t Stay Open Forever
In the News
Jul 26, 2023
The 74: Fair Funding Finally Flows to Charters — but the Window Won’t Stay Open Forever
In the News
Jul 26, 2023
In the News
Jul 26, 2023
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: “Win-Win” is a “book to pay attention to”
In the News
Mar 3, 2023
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: “Win-Win” is a “book to pay attention to”
In the News
Mar 3, 2023
In the News
Mar 3, 2023
The Columbus Dispatch: Charter schools equipped to help young scholars succeed
In the News
Mar 5, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch: Charter schools equipped to help young scholars succeed
In the News
Mar 5, 2020
In the News
Mar 5, 2020
Conquering Columbus: United Schools Network
In the News
Apr 30, 2019
Conquering Columbus: United Schools Network
In the News
Apr 30, 2019
In the News
Apr 30, 2019
The Columbus Dispatch > Jerry Jurgensen: Thriving charter schools need state's support
In the News
May 11, 2017
The Columbus Dispatch > Jerry Jurgensen: Thriving charter schools need state's support
In the News
May 11, 2017
In the News
May 11, 2017
UNITED STORIES
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Barrett and Leah
United Stories
Apr 28, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Barrett and Leah
United Stories
Apr 28, 2025
United Stories
Apr 28, 2025
Screenshot 2025-03-14 at 2.16.57 PM.jpg
United Stories
Mar 18, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Beckerink and Kennedy
United Stories
Mar 18, 2025
United Stories
Mar 18, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Mishra and Kehlani
United Stories
Feb 4, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Mishra and Kehlani
United Stories
Feb 4, 2025
United Stories
Feb 4, 2025
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Felbaum and Samuel
United Stories
Dec 10, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Felbaum and Samuel
United Stories
Dec 10, 2024
United Stories
Dec 10, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Agyekum and Ms. McRoberts
United Stories
Oct 15, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Agyekum and Ms. McRoberts
United Stories
Oct 15, 2024
United Stories
Oct 15, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Jenkins and Mr. McQuaid
United Stories
Sep 3, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Jenkins and Mr. McQuaid
United Stories
Sep 3, 2024
United Stories
Sep 3, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Kathryn Anstaett and Ciana Lawhead
United Stories
Jun 14, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Kathryn Anstaett and Ciana Lawhead
United Stories
Jun 14, 2024
United Stories
Jun 14, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Delight & Natasha
United Stories
Apr 30, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Mr. Delight & Natasha
United Stories
Apr 30, 2024
United Stories
Apr 30, 2024
United Schools Network's Accelerators in Education Fundraising Event Just One Month Away
United Stories
Apr 10, 2024
United Schools Network's Accelerators in Education Fundraising Event Just One Month Away
United Stories
Apr 10, 2024
United Stories
Apr 10, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Johnson and Michael
United Stories
Mar 19, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Johnson and Michael
United Stories
Mar 19, 2024
United Stories
Mar 19, 2024
unnamed (1).jpg
United Stories
Dec 7, 2023
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Bigley and Juliet
United Stories
Dec 7, 2023
United Stories
Dec 7, 2023
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Reitzel and Jayda
United Stories
Sep 13, 2023
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Reitzel and Jayda
United Stories
Sep 13, 2023
United Stories
Sep 13, 2023
Alumni Profiles: A Story of Summer Service
United Stories
Jul 20, 2023
Alumni Profiles: A Story of Summer Service
United Stories
Jul 20, 2023
United Stories
Jul 20, 2023
Chief Learning Office John A. Dues' point-by-point response to and breakdown of Dispatch op-ed
United Stories
Jun 30, 2023
Chief Learning Office John A. Dues' point-by-point response to and breakdown of Dispatch op-ed
United Stories
Jun 30, 2023
United Stories
Jun 30, 2023
United Schools Network to Host Accelerators in Education
United Stories
Apr 26, 2022
United Schools Network to Host Accelerators in Education
United Stories
Apr 26, 2022
United Stories
Apr 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
United Stories
May 1, 2021

Subscribe to The Huddle

Want more United stories? Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.

We respect your privacy.

Thank you!

Archive

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."

Read More
In the NewsUnited SchoolsMarch 19, 2024
Classroom Conversations: Ms. Bigley and Juliet
United StoriesUnited SchoolsDecember 7, 2023
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.

Read More
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 […]

Read More
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.

Read More
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."

Read More
United StoriesUnited SchoolsJune 30, 2023
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: “Win-Win” is a “book to pay attention to”
Thomas B. Fordham Institute: “Win-Win” is a “book to pay attention to”

[…] 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.”

Read More
In the NewsUnited SchoolsMarch 3, 2023
United Schools Network to Host Accelerators in Education
United Schools Network to Host Accelerators in Education

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.

Read More
United StoriesUnited SchoolsApril 26, 2022
Newer Older
United Schools
1469 East Main Street,
Columbus, OH, 43205
info@unitedschools.org
Hours
 

Stay ConnecteD

spi-white.png
Elementary
Overview 17th St. State St.
Middle
Overview Dana Ave. Main St.
Alumni
Overview

© 2025 United Schools, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy