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
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 9/28/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNew charter school success story: Menlo Park Academy
Policy Brief: Gifted Education in Ohio
Jessica PoinerIn the realm of education, much attention is paid to making sure that all students reach a minimum level of achievement. Raising the performance of those who struggle academically is a worthy and necessary goal.
Pathway to Success: Menlo Park Academy gives gifted children a unique space where they can thrive
In Ohio today, approximately 250,000 students—rich and poor alike—are formally identified as gifted. These “high flyers” have tremendous potential to become the entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers, as well as the civic and cultural leaders of the future.
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Create a data system that links K–12 and workforce outcomes
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: As Ohioans prepare to elect a new governor this November, and as state leaders look
Why early college high schools provide an important pathway
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Gadfly Bites 9/21/18 – Jag
Jeff MurrayQuick show of hands: How many of you are as tired of talking about graduation requirements as I am? Luckily for Ohio’s students, Chad’s hand is placed firmly on the table.
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 9/21/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderOhio school report cards released
Tips for Ohio on how to reinvent high school
Jessica PoinerAs part of the XQ Institute’s continued efforts to reinvent American high schools to better align with the modern world, it recently released High School and the Future of Work, a guide for state policymakers that outlines how they can encourage meaningful change in their states.
Gadfly Bites 9/19/18 – Ctrl-Alt-Delete
Jeff MurrayThe state board of education met this week, and two big topics were on the front burner. First up: graduation requirements. Board members are said here to be considering a “menu of options” for changes to those requirements.
Gadfly Bites 9/17/18 – Various reactions
Jeff MurrayMedia analysis of school report cards continued apace over the weekend and into today. First up, the usual thorough look at non-district schools’ data courtesy of Jeremy Kelley.
Gadfly Bites 9/14/18 – “Scores don’t lie”
Jeff MurrayWe start today with the last preview piece ahead of the release of state report card data, published late on Tuesday. Fordham is namechecked and Aaron is quoted in this story, specifically regarding the depth and accuracy of Ohio’s report cards.
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 9/14/18
Chad L. AldisWhat’s slowing down the growth of charter schools?
Gadfly Bites 9/12/18 – How can news clips get any better than this?
Jeff MurrayThe Senate President weighed in again this week on the topic of graduation requirements. He wants a long-term, permanent proposal to consider, it seems, and remains uninterested in extending temporary options. (Gongwer Ohio, 9/10/18)
Tackling Ohio’s toughest education challenges: Use direct certification for economically disadvantaged funding
Ohio Education GadflyEditor’s Note: As Ohioans prepare to elect a new governor this November, and as state leaders look to build upon past education successes, we at the Fordham Institute are developing a set of policy proposals that we believe can lead to increased achievement and greater opportunities for Ohio students.
Charter school effects on district spending and achievement
Aaron ChurchillAmong the most frequently heard concerns around charter schools is that they drain money from traditional districts, potentially harming students who stay behind.
Gadfly Bites 9/10/18 – Anticipating report cards
Jeff MurrayA quiet weekend in clips, but what we do have is all on the same topic: report cards. The Plain Dealer is looking toward the release of state report cards later this week.
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 9/7/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderColumbus Dispatch Editorial: Charter schools deserve fair rules for bus rides
Are Ohio’s poorest districts underfunded?
Aaron ChurchillIn a recent report, school-funding expert Howard Fleeter analyzes Ohio districts’ revenues stretching back to 1999.
Gadfly Bites 9/7/18 – The gridiron greats edition
Jeff MurrayThe b-side of a higher-profile Dispatch editorial from earlier this week opines on the topic of transportation for charter school students in central Ohio.
Gadfly Bites 9/5/18 – Let’s make a (tuition) deal
Jeff MurrayWe’re back! And there’s a lot to cover. So let’s get to it: There are apparently some “relentless attacks” going on out there somewhere. They are, apparently, an effort to “pin” some current statewide office candidates with “blame” for something related to the demise of ECOT.
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 8/31/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison YoderNational and Ohio charter school management structures
Gadfly Bites 8/27/18 – Putting forth the effort…or not
Jeff MurrayRound two of the Dayton Daily News series The Path Forward dropped over the weekend, another huge set of articles trying to get to the heart of why Dayton City Schools’ academic success rate is so poor and how to turn that around.
Gadfly Bites 8/27/18 – Putting fort the effort…or not
Jeff MurrayRound two of the Dayton Daily News series The Path Forward dropped over the weekend, another huge set of articles trying to get to the heart of why Dayton City Schools’ academic success rate is so poor and how to turn that around.
Gadfly Bites 8/24/18 – All the makings of a mob
Jeff MurrayMembers of the elected board of Lorain City Schools got some hard numbers this week on budget and student enrollment. Both seem pretty good, so why do they all sound so miserable in this piece?
Ohio Charter News Weekly - 8/24/18
Chad L. Aldis, Madison Yoder2018 EdNext Poll shows increased support for charter schools