This is the last edition of Gadfly Bites to be published in 2024. Thanks so much for reading and subscribing and putting up with my occasional curmudgeonly attitude! We'll be back on Friday, January 3 to catch up with the final clips of this year.
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Dual enrollment, which allows students to complete college coursework and earn transferrable credits while still enrolled in high school, is a popular and growing pathway into postsecondary education.
The Cupp-Patterson school funding plan was heralded as a “fair” and “constitutional” replacement for Ohio’s previous formula. After four years of implementation, it’s clear there is still plenty of room for improvement.
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In just a few short months, Ohio lawmakers will be knee-deep in the state budget for FY 2026 and 2027. A large portion of the budget is K–12 education, and Ohio’s school funding model is sure to be a topic of discussion.
Legislation in the Ohio General Assembly proposes a new method for collecting and analyzing data on teacher vacancies that could provide leaders with information they need to tackle shortages. Here’s a look at what works and what could be better.
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NOTE: Today, the Ohio Senate Education Committee heard testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 295 which proposes substantive changes to the closure requirements for public schools across the state.
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Ohio is in its early literacy era. Last year, policymakers established a statewide science of reading initiative that champions high-quality instructional materials and professional development for teachers. To support this effort, legislators set aside approximately $169 million.
Helping parents evaluate their educational options is an important component to effective implementation of school choice policies. Giving them more and better information from which to compare options will likely become essential if choice continues to proliferate.
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A new rating system for student readiness is nearly completed and could be part of Ohio's school report cards next year. However, we recommend some improvements before it is fully rolled out.
Stories featured in Ohio Charter News Weekly may require a paid subscription to read in full. Columbus transportation concerns may escalate
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Note: On November 20, 2024, the Ohio House Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on
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Through its science of reading initiative, Ohio is devoting significant resources to strengthening literacy across the state. Boosting reading proficiency is essential, and this ambitious effort holds great promise to do just that.
In 2001, Congress enacted No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the much-discussed statute that, among other things, required states to identify their lowest-performing schools and help them improve. In 2015, in an effort to address perceived problems with NCLB, lawmakers revised the law into its current form, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Ohio students are earning industry-recognized credentials in record numbers. But it's unclear whether doing so will boost graduates’ job or income prospects. Here are two important measures the state can use to determine the value of credentials.
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Stories featured in Ohio Charter News Weekly may require a paid subscription to read in full. One final post-election news story
