How will Ohio ensure that schools are actually following the science of reading?
Aaron ChurchillLed by Governor DeWine, the science of reading movement is taking off in the Buckeye State. While the push is new in Ohio, the reading science isn’t.
Gadfly Bites 4/24/23—Well, as long as you can feel it, sir, I’m sure it must be true
Jeff MurrayU.S.
Gadfly Bites 4/21/23—Yes, every kid dang it
Jeff MurrayWEB CORPS is a great-sounding summer program for low-income rising juniors and seniors in Lorain County…but unfortuna
Gadfly Bites 4/19/23—“A familiar foe”
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, the substitute version of the state budget bill in the House dropped yesterday.
A closer look at the strengths and weaknesses of Ohio’s career pathways initiatives
Jessica PoinerCareer pathways are emerging as a promising, bipartisan solution to help adolescents and adults secure well-paying jobs and support employers searching for skilled workers. Although their design varies from state to state, these pathways are intended to help participants develop knowledge and skills in a particular career field, typically one that’s considered in-demand.
Gadfly Bites 4/17/23—Start regurgitating the news
Jeff MurrayIs Springfield City Schools’ School of Innovation a choice? A punishment? A diversion? Current principal says choice: “I do not have kids that are here because of trouble.
Gadfly Bites 4/14/23—Anti-drama
Jeff MurrayWe’re back after a little break Wednesday. Hope you didn’t miss that sweet sweet snark too much!
Gadfly Bites 4/10/23—Y’all can’t think of any other way to put it?
Jeff MurrayFordham’s own Aaron Churchill has some choice words to say while refuting critics of Ohio’s voucher programs in
Gadfly Bites 4/7/23—Parents are unique, too, y’all
Jeff MurrayFordham is namechecked in this story about the possibility of voucher expan
Gadfly Bites 4/5/23—Look at all these choices
Jeff MurrayHere’s a nice look at a career fair sponsored by Elyria City Schools staffers.
Gadfly Bites 4/3/23—Oh, it’s the healthy kind of competition now, is it?
Jeff MurrayLots and lots to unpack in this one story.
Gadfly Bites 3/31/23—“The authentic scoop”
Jeff MurrayThroughout the coverage of Governor DeWine’s visits to elementary schools around the state in recent days, we have been sure to note some demurring (sometimes subtle, sometimes not) on the part of teachers and school admi
Gadfly Bites 3/29/23—Untouchable monopolistic primacy, or yesterday’s sardines
Jeff MurrayWe start today with yet more irresponsible commentary from a school district about
Fordham Institute testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 1—3/28/23
Michael J. PetrilliNOTE: Today, the Ohio House Economic and Workforce Development Committee heard testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 1, which would make important structural changes to education governance in the state.
Four ways that Ohio lawmakers can bolster the early literacy push
Shannon Holston, Jessica Poiner, Aaron ChurchillGovernor DeWine recently unveiled a bold plan to significantly improve early literacy in Ohio.
Gadfly Bites 3/27/23—Zoned out
Jeff MurrayIn a surprise to no one, the Westerville Planning Commission rejected a condi
Gadfly Bites 3/24/23—Drastic steps
Jeff MurrayThe wording of this piece makes it sound like Governor DeWine is launching pa
Some Ohio districts could fill empty seats via open enrollment—but choose not to
Aaron ChurchillSchool choice and parental empowerment are among the hottest topics in education these days.
Some Ohio teenagers are struggling after graduation. The governor’s budget proposal could help.
Jessica PoinerThe wage difference between college and high school graduates, or the “college wage premium,” grew during the pandemic. On average, recent college graduates earn $52,000 per year compared to the $30,000 earned by those with only a high school diploma.
Gadfly Bites 3/22/23—Let us count the ways
Jeff MurrayGovernor DeWine was talking education policy on the TV news earlier this week.
Gadfly Bites 3/20/23—Paging Dr. Mohip! Paging Dr. Hardy!
Jeff MurrayDayton City Schools says its busing situation is getting better, althou
Gadfly Bites 3/17/23—The first grouchers of springtime have appeared
Jeff MurrayHere is further coverage of Governor DeWine’s efforts to eliminate discredited reading curricula and to make sure that the science
Gadfly Bites 3/15/23—I’m not sure that this particular struggle is even necessary, man
Jeff MurrayLet’s revisit a few previous stories to start the day.
Digging into the data on interdistrict open enrollment in Wisconsin
Jeff MurrayAs new kids on the school choice block, education savings accounts and pod schooling are grabbing the headlines these days. But an old stalwart—interdistrict open enrollment—is also worthy of attention.
Four steps Ohio can take to improve its career pathway efforts
Jessica PoinerIn 2010, Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce published a report warning that a majority of the nation’s jobs would soon require at least some post-secondary education.
Gadfly Bites 3/13/23—Traditions can change, thank heavens
Jeff MurrayLast week it was Chad on the spot, but the torch is being passed, so i
Gadfly Bites 3/10/23—“Getting right into the meat and heat of it”
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Fordham’s Vice President for Ohio Policy (a.k.a, my boss
School governance reforms preserve checks and balances, people’s voice
Aaron ChurchillAlmost a decade ago, my former boss Terry Ryan wrote: “Education governance in Ohio is broken.... The governance structures for education in this state are multi-layered, fractured, and leaderless. No one is really in charge. The buck stops nowhere.”
Gadfly Bites 3/8/23—Not even on the world’s biggest dime
Jeff MurrayChad Aldis is among the analysts speaking on the topic of House Bill 11 in this piece