4-7-14 Ohio Education News
Jeff MurrayDaily education stories of interest from news outlets across Ohio
The electorate's apathy toward school boards
Aaron ChurchillSchool boards matter. Indeed, in Fordham’s new report Do School Boards Matter? researchers found that knowledgeable, hard-working boards that prioritize student achievement govern higher-performing districts.
PISA 2012 Results: Creative Problem Solving
Brandon L. WrightIs a consolation prize better than no prize at all? That’s the question American educators might ponder with this week’s release of the PISA 2012 problem-solving-assessment results.
PISA 2012 Results: Creative Problem Solving
Is a consolation prize better than no prize at all? That’s the question American educators might ponder with this week’s release of the PISA 2012 problem-solving-assessment results.
Building a Better Teacher: How Teaching Works (and How to Teach It to Everyone)
Andrew McDonnellAuthor Elizabeth Green on what makes a great teacher—and great teaching.
A big win for the Big Apple’s charters
The Education GadflyGovernor Andrew Cuomo and embattled Mayor Bill de Blasio have reached a tentative deal.
The Petrilli Putsch
As announced last fall, Michael J. Petrilli will be succeeding Chester E. Finn, Jr. as president of the Fordham Institute come August. Here’s an update on the transition.