Despite the best of intentions, education policy still comes up short

NOTE: This piece was originally published in the Dayton Daily News.

Gadfly Bites 5/24/23—When is a fiscal cliff not a fiscal cliff?

God bless all the folks in Dayton who are taking Fordham and NCTQ’s n

Charter sponsors need to be accountable for the performance of their schools

With the budget bill speeding to the finish line, the Statehouse rumor mill is cranking into high gear. Among the rumblings is an effort by a few charter advocates to weaken the state’s sponsor evaluation system.

A telling example of informational barriers to dual enrollment

There are numerous roadblocks that can deter students’ participation in dual-enrollment programs, which allow them to earn college credit while completing high school graduation requirements. A lack of prerequisite courses, scheduling difficulties, and transportation hurdles are frequently cited examples.

For teachers, Ohio is one of the most affordable places to live and work

As districts across the nation struggle with teacher shortages, policymakers and advocates continue to debate how best to draw more talent into the profession. Increasing salaries inevitably comes up in these discussions, and understandably so, as teachers do a difficult job that’s extremely important.

Gadfly Bites 5/22/23—Just what the (Ph.) Doctor ordered

Members of the Editorial Board of Clevel

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.19.23

One more story from National Charter Schools Week

Gadfly Bites 5/19/23—Which would you prefer? “A flavor” or the whole enchilada?

Gadfly Bites 5/17/23—As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be

Examining stackable credentials and equity for low-income adults in Ohio and Colorado

Stackable credentials are a sequence of postsecondary credentials that are earned over time, build on each other, and offer different levels and types of training.

Gadfly Bites 5/15/23—Is it too soon to start the “science of math” movement?

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.12.23

Another Charter Schools Week is in the books

Gadfly Bites 5/12/23—Dogs are part of the deal

“As the Ohio General Assembly finishes work on the state’s two-year budget due June 30,

Testimony provided on Substitute House Bill 33—5/10/23

Note: Today, the Ohio Senate’s Education Committee heard testimony on Substitute House Bill 33, the state’s budget bill for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

Gadfly Bites 5/10/23—Degraded spectacle

Lots to cover today. So let’s crack on!

A meta-analysis of technology integration research in K-12 education

Schools around the country have been expeditious in responding publicly to the rapid onset of ChatGPT and other interactive platforms that utilize sophisticated artificial intelligence, and those in the know say this technology could change teaching and learning forever.

The continuing evaluation of a community college student support program in Ohio

The Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) is a comprehensive suite of supports meant to help community college students persist in school and complete a degree in three years or less.

Gadfly Bites 5/8/23—Ill-starred, perhaps?

In case you didn’t know, this is National Charter Schools Week.

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.5.23

One more update on the Indiana budget

Gadfly Bites 5/5/23—It hits different

Not much for me to write about today, but I think the phrase “Future Scholars of Medicine Club” would pique my interest even on a busy news day.

New state data offer tantalizing clues about Ohio’s teacher shortages

Teacher shortages have been a hot topic over the last few years.

Gadfly Bites 5/3/23—Reinventing the wheel…and then keeping it to yourself

State Rep.

Gadfly Bites 5/1/23—Mightily afeared

Only one clip today, but it is illustrative beyond its singular presence.

The Ohio House’s education budget gives something for everyone

Earlier this week, the Ohio House of Representatives passed its version of the state budget bill for FYs 2024 and 2025. The House legislation follows up on Governor DeWine’s budget introduced in February. Included in this massive legislation are hundreds of provisions affecting K–12 education. How did the lower chamber do?

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.28.23

Trouble in Youngstown

Gadfly Bites 4/28/23—Maybe their options are a little too open?

While the state budget bill is the big news we want to talk about today, the good folks in the media have not forgotten about that other legislation out there.

Ohio has a golden opportunity to expand Medicaid-funded health services in schools

The state budget bill that was passed by the House this week contains a provision that, if enacted, would be a boon to some of Ohio’s most vulnerable children and a vital support to the schools that serve them.

Gadfly Bites 4/26/23—“We have intentional efforts regarding kids”

Mike DeWine, Thomas B.

Backing down from the Third Grade Reading Guarantee is on brand for Ohio policymakers

Ohio’s recent focus on early literacy is largely thanks to Governor DeWine’s budget recommendations, which contain a bold plan to boost reading achievement in Ohio.

Handwriting or computers: Which is the superior way for children to learn to write?

A common concern in evaluating computer-based testing is the perceived differences between students writing by hand and those writing by typing.