Look for the union fable
The Education GadflyUntrue grit, the (possibly mythological) teacher shortage, and the unions’ day in court.
The Condition of College & Career Readiness 2014: Students from Low-Income Families
Jessica PoinerDisaggregated data looks at low-income test-takers
Gadfly Bites - 8/7/15
Jeff MurrayTransportation expansion in Toledo, a game of Leap Frog in Akron, and more
Expansive school choice demands new rules for school sports in Ohio
Jeff MurrayNew structure, new rules
Funding Gaps 2015: Too many states still spend less on educating students who need the most
Michael PeriattWhere does Ohio stand in the overall national picture?
Do good schools leave low-income and minority students behind?
Aaron ChurchillThe concern about schools’ averages masking poor subgroup performance goes away if we measure school effectiveness the right way. Aaron Churchill
Pacts Americana: Balancing National Interests, State Autonomy, and Education Accountability
Michael PeriattKeeping transparency and accountability while ditching micromanagement
Public policy and nonpublic schools: How the budget bill impacts private schools
Jeff Murray, Chad L. Aldis, Aaron ChurchillVouchers, graduation requirements, and more
Gadfly Bites - 7/24/15
Jeff MurrayBashing on California models, prospective charter school athletes, and more
Gadfly Bites - 7/22/15
Jeff MurrayHealthy districts, shrinking districts, shopping sprees, and more
Gadfly Bites - 7/17/15
Jeff MurrayAs we told you already, the Ohio Department of Education’s charter school sponsor review process came under fire in the State Board of Education earlier this week. The piling on has begun, but obviously when State Auditor Dave Yost (I know!) weighs in, folks listen.
Warning signs: Observations on teacher evaluation results in Ohio
Aaron ChurchillAnalyzing first-year results of Ohio's teacher evaluation system
Seizing the Future: How Ohio’s Career and Technical Education Programs Fuse Academic Rigor and Real-World Experiences to Prepare Students for College and Work
Jessica PoinerThis is not your grandfather's vocational education
Gadfly Bites - 7/8/15
Jeff MurrayA rally was held yesterday in Youngstown by folks opposed to the so-called “Youngstown Plan”, which is really a sharpening of the Academic Distress Commission protocols in Ohio…although targeted fairly specifically at Youngstown.
Gadfly Bites - 7/6/15
Jeff MurrayPARCC, AIR, the Youngstown Plan, the "case for local control", and more
The ABCs of ADCs: An in-depth look at the new academic distress commission legislation
Jessica PoinerA new tool for school district reform
The escalating costs of teacher retirement
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The winner of Fordham's 2015 Wonkathon is…
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