It’s time for Ohio to adopt the science of reading

NOTE: This piece was originally published by RealClear Education.

More evidence—this time from Ohio—that third grade retention works

Following Florida’s lead, about twenty states, including Ohio, have enacted laws that require schools to retain third gra

Gadfly Bites 6/5/23—Why can’t we just put our differences aside?

Always an interesting day when we have only opinion pieces to discuss here in the Bites. First up, Dublin City Schools Superintendent John Marschhausen wears many hats.

Four priorities for the new CEO of Cleveland’s schools

On May 9, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) announced that it had hired Dr. Warren Morgan as the district’s new CEO. Morgan will replace Eric Gordon, who has been at the district’s helm since 2011.

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.2.23

Teachers thriving

Gadfly Bites 6/2/23—“Threatened with the crushing threat”

Jessica and Aaron teamed up for a nice op-ed published in the ABJ t

Fordham Institute media statement on new study demonstrating academic benefits of third grade retention

Today, Ohio Excels and the Ohio Education Research Center (OERC) released a study on the academic impact of retaining students under Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee and providing them with extra support.

Gadfly Bites 5/31/23—You have to start elevating before you can keep elevating

We’re back after the long holiday weekend with lots to talk about. Let’s get to it!

Ohio’s urban students lost a full grade level of learning. Here’s what their schools need to do right now.

By now, it’s no secret that the pandemic and schools’ pivot to remote learning was a disaster for most students.

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.26.23

First graduating class

Gadfly Bites 5/26/23—Closures

The Catholic Diocese of Columbus announced this week that 15 area parishes would be closing due to a decline in attendance and a shortage of priests to run them.

Ohio’s high-dosage tutoring efforts are a well-kept secret. That’s not a compliment.

A few weeks ago, researchers from the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University and Stanford University’s Educational Opportunity Project published an Education Recovery Scorecard that offered an in-depth and

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.