Here’s how the state budget addresses teacher shortages
Jessica PoinerEarlier this spring, the Ohio Department of Education published in-depth data insights into Ohio’s teacher workforce.
Gadfly Bites 7/19/23—New and valuable
Jeff MurrayOnly two items to talk about today, but both of them are pretty interesting in their own way.
Universal eligibility with equity: A closer look at Ohio’s sliding scale for private school scholarships
Aaron ChurchillIn early July, Governor DeWine put the finishing touch on a landmark state budget by signing House Bill 33 into law.
Gadfly Bites 7/17/23—A step toward fairness
Jeff MurrayFrom the sublime… The Editorial Board of the Wall Street Journal has positi
Even school choice opponents should support open enrollment
Jessica PoinerNow that the latest state budget is officially in the books, it’s safe to say that school choice stole the show.
Gadfly Bites 7/14/23—“You’re taking away something vital.”
Jeff MurrayThis piece asks the big question “What comes next after the historic increa
Gadfly Bites 7/12/23—Exhibit Zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Jeff MurrayWhile I am not at all surprised to learn that
Ohio lawmakers gut the third grade reading guarantee. What now?
Aaron ChurchillEnacted in 2012 under the leadership of Governor John Kasich, Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee included a retention requirement aimed at ending “social promotion,” the
Technology integration in chemistry education: What teachers say
Jeff MurrayThe value of incorporating technology into secondary education courses is a matter of debate, but if there’s anywhere that it might be beneficial, it is most likely within STEM-related subjects—meaning that high schoolers might better see themselves pursuing science in the future if they a
Ohio lawmakers pass historic policies on charter schools, private school choice, governance, and literacy
Aaron ChurchillOn June 30, the Ohio House and Senate passed the state’s biennial budget bill for FYs 2024–25, and Governor DeWine signed the bill into law on July 3.
Hey parents: They don’t call it “college advantage” for nothing
Jeff Murray, Susan AckermanThe end of our parental education journey is drawing near: Less than a year from now, both of our children will be looking at college graduation.
Gadfly Bites 7/10/23—Shifting reality
Jeff MurraySome hot takes rolling in as folks accept—or not, as the case may be—the reality shifts ahead based on the recently-passed state budget.
Gadfly Bites 7/7/23—Now you see her, now you don’t
Jeff MurrayBudget analysis remains a little thin, but we’ll go with what we have.
Gadfly Bites 7/5/23—Big DEW-ings
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Governor DeWine signed the new state budget into law on Monday.
Gadfly Bites 7/3/23—Let’s give ‘em something to talk about
Jeff MurrayNot much to talk about in this edition of the Bites except for the passage of
Fordham Institute statement on the passage of Ohio’s state budget bill
Ohio Education GadflyToday, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 33, the state’s biennial budget bill for FYs 2024–25. The legislation contains numerous provisions that strengthen K–12 education, among which include:
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.30.23
Jeff MurrayBudget conference committee continues
Gadfly Bites 6/30/23—Super pleased
Jeff Murray“In general, I think most superintendents earn their compensation,” says F
Lorain schools don’t deserve special treatment in the budget bill
Jessica PoinerIt’s been a very busy budget season in Ohio.
Gadfly Bites 6/28/23—It’s like they don’t even read the Bites
Jeff MurrayQuite the mixed bag of stuff today, including two staple topics of Gadfly Bites. First up: Drama in Youngstown.
Five K–12 education issues to watch in the budget bill conference committee
Aaron Churchill , Jessica PoinerThe process of creating a new state budget is quickly drawing to a close, with key lawmakers set to hammer out the final legislation in conference committee. Those negotiations are ongoing, with the budget for FYs 2024–25 likely to pass by Friday.
One size does not fit all: Alternative education campuses in the charter sector
Jeff MurrayOne purpose of charter schools is to serve as laboratories of innovation for public education—a deliberate effort to do things differently than the long-entrenched traditional district model.
Gadfly Bites 6/26/23—Good old summertime
Jeff MurrayBoth of these summer academics-and-fun combined camp programs sound great to me.
Ohio’s budget bill seeks to hold teacher preparation programs accountable for the science of reading
Jessica PoinerFor better or worse, Ohio does most of its education policymaking during the biennial budget process. This year is no different.
Don’t weaken accountability for Ohio’s charter sponsors and online schools
Aaron ChurchillAs this year’s budget process races to the finish line, state lawmakers are the midst of making decisions about what stays and what goes. The current, Senate-passed version of the budget bill has dozens of provisions that would move K–12 education in the right direction.
Gadfly Bites 6/23/23—Not to be missed
Jeff MurrayWe’ll start today with some good news that is probably easy to miss.