Gadfly Bites 7/1/22—A token
Jeff MurrayInternal numbers and state test score data indicate that Dayt
Gadfly Bites 6/29/22—Summer summer summer
Jeff MurrayThis piece is very short—less than 200 words—but I count at least seven lofty goals crammed into the brief discussion of a five
Gadfly Bites 6/27/22—One story; one school year
Jeff MurrayI actually thought I would have a first today: no pieces to clip at all. But here’s one that is worth standing on its own, for a number of reasons.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.24.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayPotentially far-reaching decision
Gadfly Bites 6/24/22—Too angry for (accurate) words
Jeff MurrayText to follow--check back soon!
Gadfly Bites 6/22/22—Follow the science? I’m not sure I can even find the science.
Jeff MurraySince I assume all of my loyal Gadfly Bites subscribers (happy summer to all 9 of you!) pay attention to all things Fordham and not just me (seriously, if you don’t, you definitely should), I will assume that you all read
Three ways Ohio can improve education-to-workforce pathways
Jessica PoinerHigh-quality educational pathways that are closely aligned to in-demand, high-wage jobs are crucial.
How families adapted to early Covid disruption and remote learning
Jeff MurrayIn the spring of 2020, a group of researchers from the University of California San Diego was engaged in a longitudinal study of changes in young children’s learning experiences during kindergarten and first grade at an anonymous, medium-sized, socioeconomically diverse school district in southern California.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.17.22
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayOne more graduation story
What to expect from Ohio’s federally-funded summer and afterschool programs
Jessica PoinerSince the start of the pandemic, Ohio schools have received more than $6 billion via three federal relief acts.
Fall 2021 tests show Ohio students are making up lost ground—but big gaps remain
Vladimir KoganNOTE: 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 6/8/22—My favorite season
Jeff MurraySome people like fall. Some people like summer. My favorite time of year is graduation season, especially when you get an interesting crop of news stories like these.
Providing proximity and quality data to parents influences school choices
Jeff MurraySuccessful school choice requires that parents have ample access to high-quality information.
Ohio is making strides in education-to-workforce pathways
Jessica PoinerEach year, millions of Americans struggle to navigate the job market. Rapidly changing technology and a volatile economy can make it hard for many workers to find the right fit.
Don’t weaken Ohio’s charter sponsor evaluation system
Aaron ChurchillLast week, the Ohio Senate Primary and Secondary Education committee passed a provision that would weaken the state’s charter sponsor evaluation system.
ODE should rework its exit criteria, again
Aaron ChurchillIn 2015, federal lawmakers passed the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, the main K–12 education law of the land. Under this statute, states must submit an “ESSA plan” that describes how they intend to implement the provisions. In 2018, the U.S.
Gadfly Bites 5/27/22—I Promise students end their school year in style
Jeff MurrayNot much news today, but what we have is worthy to stand on its own.
Testimony presented before the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee on HB 497—May 24, 2022
Chad L. AldisNOTE: On May 24, 2022, the Ohio House of Representatives’ Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on a bill to eliminate a key aspect of state’s