- In case you missed it, the substitute version of the state budget bill in the House dropped yesterday. Among its new provisions is yet another effort to eliminate the retention requirement of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Our own Aaron Churchill was quick to the ramparts to battle this ridiculous charge—explaining once again why it’s a terrible idea to retreat from accountability under the guise of kindness. (Gongwer Ohio, 4/18/23)
- Speaking of retention, the elected school board of Dayton City Schools voted last night to extend the contract of Superintendent Elizabeth Lolli for another year, despite the fact that she announced in January that she was leaving the job. The vote was 4-3, with those in favor doing so because, they say, the board itself has taken too long to get into the process of finding a replacement. The circus continues. (Dayton Daily News, 4/18/23)
- Sometimes in the news clips world, you have to dig really really deep to find good news. Here is a nice story on the Ohio Wesleyan University students who have been serving as tutors in reading and math for six schools in Franklin and Delaware counties this year. The program is part of the Ohio Department of Education’s Covid-recovery efforts and paid for by federal grants. The most awesome part: the effort includes a charter school—a bilingual academy for Spanish-speaking students. Very nice. (Ohio Wesleyan University, 4/17/23)
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