- Discussion of ESSA provisions comes down to the local level, with Cincy’s WCPO doing a pretty good analysis of possible changes ahead. Our own Chad Aldis shares thoughts on the topic. (WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, 12/14/15)
- Former Fordhamite Terry Ryan has been talking up Springfield’s Global Impact STEM Academy – and especially its innovative food science program – as a possible model for replication in his current home state, Idaho. A delegation of Idahoans was in Springfield last week to check it out. (Springfield News Sun, 12/11/15)
- Speaking of innovation, the new round of Straight A Fund grant proposals have been received by the Ohio Department of Education. Requests once again outpace available funds. (Gongwer Ohio, 12/11/15)
- The superintendent of Shaker Heights Schools opines today on the topic of standardized testing. (Cleveland Plain Dealer, 12/14/15)
- Editors in Cleveland opined in frustration over the weekend over their reporter’s unfulfilled request for the state supe’s emails. (Cleveland Plain Dealer, 12/12/15)
- In its efforts to shake loose the federal CSP grant it won from the US Department of Education, Ohio has provided detailed information on charter school audits over the years. The Dispatch takes the exact look at that information that you would expect it to. (Columbus Dispatch, 12/13/15)
