Gadfly Bites 4/7/23—Parents are unique, too, y’all
Jeff MurrayFordham is namechecked in this story about the possibility of voucher expan
Gadfly Bites 4/5/23—Look at all these choices
Jeff MurrayHere’s a nice look at a career fair sponsored by Elyria City Schools staffers.
A reminder that third grade reading retention is right
Jessica PoinerIn 2012, Ohio lawmakers enacted the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, a significant early literacy reform package. Under the initiative, schools must administer diagnostic reading assessments to students in grades K–3.
Gadfly Bites 4/3/23—Oh, it’s the healthy kind of competition now, is it?
Jeff MurrayLots and lots to unpack in this one story.
Gadfly Bites 3/31/23—“The authentic scoop”
Jeff MurrayThroughout the coverage of Governor DeWine’s visits to elementary schools around the state in recent days, we have been sure to note some demurring (sometimes subtle, sometimes not) on the part of teachers and school admi
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.31.23
Jeff MurrayGood news of the week—brick-and-mortar edition
Gadfly Bites 3/29/23—Untouchable monopolistic primacy, or yesterday’s sardines
Jeff MurrayWe start today with yet more irresponsible commentary from a school district about
Fordham Institute testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 1—3/28/23
Michael J. PetrilliNOTE: Today, the Ohio House Economic and Workforce Development Committee heard testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 1, which would make important structural changes to education governance in the state.
Four ways that Ohio lawmakers can bolster the early literacy push
Shannon Holston, Jessica Poiner, Aaron ChurchillGovernor DeWine recently unveiled a bold plan to significantly improve early literacy in Ohio.
The search for clarity among the What Works Clearinghouse and its peers
Jeff MurrayClearinghouses in education are entities that review research studies, analyze the effects of the interventions studied, and provide ratings of those interventions.
Gadfly Bites 3/27/23—Zoned out
Jeff MurrayIn a surprise to no one, the Westerville Planning Commission rejected a condi
Gadfly Bites 3/24/23—Drastic steps
Jeff MurrayThe wording of this piece makes it sound like Governor DeWine is launching pa
Some Ohio districts could fill empty seats via open enrollment—but choose not to
Aaron ChurchillSchool choice and parental empowerment are among the hottest topics in education these days.
Some Ohio teenagers are struggling after graduation. The governor’s budget proposal could help.
Jessica PoinerThe wage difference between college and high school graduates, or the “college wage premium,” grew during the pandemic. On average, recent college graduates earn $52,000 per year compared to the $30,000 earned by those with only a high school diploma.
Gadfly Bites 3/22/23—Let us count the ways
Jeff MurrayGovernor DeWine was talking education policy on the TV news earlier this week.
Gadfly Bites 3/20/23—Paging Dr. Mohip! Paging Dr. Hardy!
Jeff MurrayDayton City Schools says its busing situation is getting better, althou
Gadfly Bites 3/17/23—The first grouchers of springtime have appeared
Jeff MurrayHere is further coverage of Governor DeWine’s efforts to eliminate discredited reading curricula and to make sure that the science
Moving to “direct certification” will help Ohio better fund low-income students
Aaron ChurchillIn a series of articles, I’ve been looking at various issues
Gadfly Bites 3/15/23—I’m not sure that this particular struggle is even necessary, man
Jeff MurrayLet’s revisit a few previous stories to start the day.
Testimony submitted on House Bill 33—3/14/23
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the Ohio House's Finance Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on House Bill 33, legislation establishing the state’s budget for fis
Digging into the data on interdistrict open enrollment in Wisconsin
Jeff MurrayAs new kids on the school choice block, education savings accounts and pod schooling are grabbing the headlines these days. But an old stalwart—interdistrict open enrollment—is also worthy of attention.
Four steps Ohio can take to improve its career pathway efforts
Jessica PoinerIn 2010, Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce published a report warning that a majority of the nation’s jobs would soon require at least some post-secondary education.
Gadfly Bites 3/13/23—Traditions can change, thank heavens
Jeff MurrayLast week it was Chad on the spot, but the torch is being passed, so i
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.10.23
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Charter News co-author Chad Aldis is leaving Ohio and returning to his native Iowa for a big important job. This is his last edition of the news, but our weekly roundups will continue with Jeff Murray as solo author.
Gadfly Bites 3/10/23—“Getting right into the meat and heat of it”
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Fordham’s Vice President for Ohio Policy (a.k.a, my boss
School governance reforms preserve checks and balances, people’s voice
Aaron ChurchillAlmost a decade ago, my former boss Terry Ryan wrote: “Education governance in Ohio is broken.... The governance structures for education in this state are multi-layered, fractured, and leaderless. No one is really in charge. The buck stops nowhere.”
Gadfly Bites 3/8/23—Not even on the world’s biggest dime
Jeff MurrayChad Aldis is among the analysts speaking on the topic of House Bill 11 in this piece