Gadfly Bites is taking a vacation break for a bit. Back with you on Monday, March 17; hopefully rested, refreshed, and ready to rumble once again.
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If policymakers are serious about improving student achievement, Ohio needs to double down on the literacy efforts already underway and add numeracy to the mix. Here are four provisions in the proposed state budget that can help.
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NOTE: This piece was originally published as part of School Choice Ohio’s Success Stories in Education blog series.
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Like leaders in other states, Ohio policymakers have been working to address chronic teacher shortages.
While many fret over the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), the jury is still out regarding its benefits and drawbacks for K–12 education, and researchers are trying to catch up to the rapidly-expanding technology.
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For years, career-technical education (CTE) was saddled with a bad reputation.
In 2012, Governor John Kasich signed legislation enabling the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) to implement a city-wide school turnaround plan.
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NOTE: On February 11, 2025, the Ohio Senate Education Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 19.
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released data from the 2024 round of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
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There’s no silver bullet for combating chronic absenteeism. Ohio has made some strides, but the needle hasn’t moved enough. We look at two simple, relatively inexpensive options from other states for Ohio leaders to consider.
Conducting empirical research on homeschooling is complicated by two factors. One is the overall lack of longitudinal data on the topic—especially data not reported by survey or other voluntary means.
Today, Governor Mike DeWine released his biennial budget proposal, outlining his commitment to Ohio’s students through continued investment in key education areas including statewide literacy improvements, high-quality charter schools, and
Despite what you may hear in the media, Ohio collects and publishes plenty of important data on the private schools that accept state scholarships. Here are just a few of the worthwhile resources parents should know about.
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Surprising as it may seem, high-ability students often end up falling short of their potential.
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