It’s a busy day here at Fordham Columbus, so Gadfly Bites will be brief today. Expect a bumper issue tomorrow, in which we ourselves hope to feature prominently.
- The other big news of the day is the fact that the state Board of Education is likely going to vote on the so-called “5 of 8” rule. Yesterday saw some testimony and discussion, which focused on a revised version of the rule which will be submitted to Ohio’s rule-review body if approved by the board today. Here is coverage from the Columbus Dispatch, the Cincinnati Enquirer (which includes what I think is the first hashtag in a headline I’ve ever clipped, in case you’re wondering what’s driving this debate), and the Cleveland Plain Dealer (which includes the text of a resolution passed by Cleveland City Council of all people, urging more time for public input on the issue). Crazy times in Ohio indeed.
- As if the above pieces (and the others statewide) weren’t enough, editors in Cleveland decided to opine on the “5 of 8” rule as well, urging the board to leave it as is for the sake of poor school districts across the state. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
- In other news, a local reporter in Marion has decided to take a look at Common Core implementation from an unusual angle for an adult: a desk in a third-grade classroom. That’s right, she’s gone “back to school” to see what an elementary classroom is really like these days. Should be a fun series. (Marion Star)
