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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.1.20

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Gadfly Bites 5/1/20 – “Keep working hard, and we’ll see what we can do.”

As we have discussed several times so far, there are certain things that even the Mighty ‘Rona can’t stop.

The post-pandemic education landscape in Ohio

When Governor DeWine announced that Ohio schools would remain closed for the rest of the 2019–20 school year, many students and parents immediately began to wonder what school will look like in the fall. Given the unpredictably of COVID-19, it’s impossible to know.

Gadfly Bites 4/29/20 – Neener-neener

We’ll start today with what should probably be news from the “no duh” department: the so-called “online gaming”

Two ways that Governor DeWine should use K–12 federal relief funds

As part of the gargantuan aid package recently passed by Congress, Ohio will soon receive $105 million through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund.

Successful remote learning requires a whole new system

Editor’s Note: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs. The views expressed by guest authors do not necessarily reflect those of Fordham.

Gadfly Bites 4/27/20 – Strong guidance

NCTQ shines a light on teacher contracts, licensure during the pandemic

In the last few weeks, schools have rightfully been focused on student nutrition, health, and the transition to distance learning. But flying under the radar—and of increasing importance to schools’ ability to serve students well—are teacher policy issues. How has the pandemic affected current and aspiring teachers, and what are states and local districts doing to respond?

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.24.20

New reports

Gadfly Bites 4/24/20 – That light at the end of the tunnel could be a freight train

Education during a pandemic: Lessons to be learned

In the face of a public health crisis, Ohioans have risen to the occasion. While images of heroic deeds by health care workers and grocery store employees come immediately to mind, there’s no shortage of positive stories from the education community as well.

Gadfly Bites 4/22/20 – Distantly

Gadfly Bites 4/20/20 – “As well as can be expected.”

At the start of week six of school building closures in Ohio, Cincinnati City Schools is here said to be “muddling through” whatever it is they have been doing.

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.17.20

The view from Idaho

Gadfly Bites 4/17/20 – New Normal, party of one

Three ways Ohio schools can use this summer to stem learning loss from the coronavirus pandemic

EDITOR'S NOTE: On April 20, 2020, Governor DeWine ordered that schools should remain closed to in-person learning for the rest of the 2019-20 school year. Thus, the first option presented here has been rendered unfeasible.

Ohio puts education accountability on pause

These are unprecedented times. COVID-19 has greatly altered or paused much of what we do on a daily basis, including education. Governor DeWine has suspended in-person classes in K–12 schools statewide from March 17 until at least May 1. While most schools are attempting to offer some type of distance learning, it’s decidedly not business as usual.

Gadfly Bites 4/15/20 – There is no “fail”

Expanding and improving work-based learning in community colleges

Work-based learning (WBL) refers to career preparation and training that occurs within a job setting, connects to classroom and academic experiences, and involves supervision and mentoring.

Gadfly Bites 4/13/20 – Fare well

More positive findings on the competitive effects of voucher programs

The vast majority of voucher program studies have shown positive competitive effects, meaning that students who remain in public schools benefit as their schools are exposed to competition from private-school-choice programs.

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.10.20

More resources

Gadfly Bites 4/10/20 – Stuck

The guardians of status quo in education in Ohio are here said to be looking for exemptions to everything – testing, accountability, requirements, etc. Soooooo many exemptions.

Four ways Ohio can prepare for the likely school funding crunch to come

With the economy in free fall due to the coronavirus pandemic, schools across the nation are very likely to face significant fiscal challenges.

Gadfly Bites 4/8/20 – Local determination

In case you missed it earlier this week, the Ohio Department of Education released guidance for schools and districts on how to issue coronadiplomas to

What does the federal stimulus package mean for Ohio schools?

On March 27, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.

Gadfly Bites 4/6/20 – Decision points

Seven early lessons about shifting education during a crisis

Editor's Note: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs.

Survey says: Most Ohioans support school choice

It’s no secret that school choice remains a politically charged issue. Opponents urge policymakers to restrict choice and preserve the status quo, while supporters insist on parents’ right to choose a school that fits their kids’ needs. But outside of Statehouse circles, what do everyday Ohioans think about school choice?