Grade inflation will catch up with Ohio students
Michael J. PetrilliAlthough 90 percent of American parents believe their children are performing at or above grade level; in reality two-thirds of U.S. teenagers are ill-prepared for college when they leave high school. A major reason for this enormous disconnect is grade inflation.
From Straight A’s to STEMs: Four great things happening in Ohio education
Aaron ChurchillIn our recent writings at the Ohio Gadfly, we’ve expressed dismay—sometimes outrage—at the education goings-on in the Buckeye State.
Gadfly Bites 10/22/18 – The nexus
Jeff MurrayDayton Daily News’ Jeremy Kelley is still interested in Ohio students’ showing on the ACT last year, as first reported last week.
Gadfly Bites 10/17/18 – A depressing roster of stories
Jeff MurrayCOMPILER'S NOTE: Bites will be on vacation for a few days.
Ohio’s rushing to include alternatives to assessments in its graduation requirements
Jessica PoinerIn August, the Ohio Department (ODE) of Education and the State Board of Education (SBOE) released their five-year strategic plan for education.
Gadfly Bites 10/15/18 – Nice euphemism
Jeff MurrayAll of today’s news revolves around school districts operating under a declaration of academic distress and all that goes along with it.
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Provide clear information to parents about college readiness
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: As Ohioans prepare to elect a new governor this November, and as state leaders look to build upon past educat
An alternative proposal for high school graduation requirements
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Gadfly Bites 10/12/18 – Enter the Tech Ninja!
Jeff MurrayAt this middle school in Dublin, Ohio,
Civil rights and education funding in Ohio
Chad L. AldisNOTE: On September 14, 2018, Chad Aldis was invited to provide testimony to the Ohio Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Gadfly Bites 10/8/18 – “Almost every urban area in the U.S. needs better schools”
Jeff MurrayThe topic of the week appears to be “state takeovers of school districts”.
Gadfly Bites 10/5/18 – I assume the Tofurky and Vegenaise sandwiches would take too long to make
Jeff MurraySlim pickings for clips today. But at least one of them involves Fordham, so score!
Wave away test scores at your own risk
Aaron ChurchillIn fashion these days are craft breweries, shabby-chic decor, and farm-to-fork restaurants. But what’ll get you a seat at the cool-kids table in the education world? At the top of the list is dismissing—or is it “dissing”?—standardized test scores. Just consider some of the latest reactions, fresh off the release of Ohio’s 2017–18 school report cards.
Gadfly Bites 10/1/18 – Avoidance
Jeff MurrayThe Path Forward series in Dayton started in a new direction (but still forward of course!) on Sunday when