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Gadfly Bites 4/12/24—Unassuaged

Jeff Murray
4.12.2024
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  1. Well, the unthinkable finally happened on Wednesday after more than 10 years: No clips, thus no Bites. Sadly, I don’t have much more of interest for you today. But let’s press on. First up: A technical problem connected to Ohio’s testing vendor—described as “brief”—has nonetheless led to numerous schools needing to reschedule the start of state testing. (WTOL-TV, Toledo, 4/10/24)

  2. And, in a shock to no one, Toledo City Council this week unanimously approved the special use permit for Washington Local Schools to build their new middle school. There still appear to be some neighborhood concerns unassuaged, but I reckon that the city/county full-court press on the district’s behalf (which won them the permit where other entities have previously failed) will continue in earnest until the flag is hoisted in that school’s driveway on day one. (Toledo Blade, 4/10/24)

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Policy Priority:
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Topics:
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Tags: Ohio Toledo

Jeff Murray is a lifelong resident of central Ohio. He previously worked at School Choice Ohio and the Greater Columbus Arts Council. He has two degrees from the Ohio State University and lives in the Clintonville neighborhood with his wife.

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