Gadfly Bites 6/2/23—“Threatened with the crushing threat”
Jeff MurrayJessica and Aaron teamed up for a nice op-ed published in the ABJ t
Gadfly Bites 5/31/23—You have to start elevating before you can keep elevating
Jeff MurrayWe’re back after the long holiday weekend with lots to talk about. Let’s get to it!
Gadfly Bites 5/26/23—Closures
Jeff MurrayThe Catholic Diocese of Columbus announced this week that 15 area parishes would be closing due to a decline in attendance and a shortage of priests to run them.
Gadfly Bites 5/24/23—When is a fiscal cliff not a fiscal cliff?
Jeff MurrayGod bless all the folks in Dayton who are taking Fordham and NCTQ’s n
Charter sponsors need to be accountable for the performance of their schools
Aaron ChurchillWith the budget bill speeding to the finish line, the Statehouse rumor mill is cranking into high gear. Among the rumblings is an effort by a few charter advocates to weaken the state’s sponsor evaluation system.
A telling example of informational barriers to dual enrollment
Jeff MurrayThere are numerous roadblocks that can deter students’ participation in dual-enrollment programs, which allow them to earn college credit while completing high school graduation requirements. A lack of prerequisite courses, scheduling difficulties, and transportation hurdles are frequently cited examples.
For teachers, Ohio is one of the most affordable places to live and work
Jessica PoinerAs districts across the nation struggle with teacher shortages, policymakers and advocates continue to debate how best to draw more talent into the profession. Increasing salaries inevitably comes up in these discussions, and understandably so, as teachers do a difficult job that’s extremely important.
Gadfly Bites 5/22/23—Just what the (Ph.) Doctor ordered
Jeff MurrayMembers of the Editorial Board of Clevel
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.19.23
Jeff MurrayOne more story from National Charter Schools Week
Gadfly Bites 5/19/23—Which would you prefer? “A flavor” or the whole enchilada?
Jeff MurrayDo Ohio’s teacher preparation programs follow the science of reading? How stronger teacher preparation and curricula policies can ensure scientifically based reading instruction in Ohio
Shannon HolstonThis study takes a look at Ohio's elementary-school teacher preparation programs and the extent to which they're training candidates in the science of reading. Based on analyses of programs' course materials and syllabi, the report identifies exemplary preparation programs that cover the five components of the reading science. Other programs, however, are lagging behind. The report offers recommendations that will better ensure that all incoming teachers are well-trained in the science of reading.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.12.23
Jeff MurrayAnother Charter Schools Week is in the books
Gadfly Bites 5/12/23—Dogs are part of the deal
Jeff Murray“As the Ohio General Assembly finishes work on the state’s two-year budget due June 30,
Testimony provided on Substitute House Bill 33—5/10/23
Aaron ChurchillNote: Today, the Ohio Senate’s Education Committee heard testimony on Substitute House Bill 33, the state’s budget bill for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Gadfly Bites 5/10/23—Degraded spectacle
Jeff MurrayLots to cover today. So let’s crack on!
Gadfly Bites 5/8/23—Ill-starred, perhaps?
Jeff MurrayIn case you didn’t know, this is National Charter Schools Week.
Gadfly Bites 5/5/23—It hits different
Jeff MurrayNot much for me to write about today, but I think the phrase “Future Scholars of Medicine Club” would pique my interest even on a busy news day.
New state data offer tantalizing clues about Ohio’s teacher shortages
Jessica PoinerTeacher shortages have been a hot topic over the last few years.
Gadfly Bites 5/3/23—Reinventing the wheel…and then keeping it to yourself
Jeff MurrayState Rep.
Reinventing Ohio’s Charter School Sector, 2015–2023: Ohio’s successful charter turnaround—and what’s needed next
Aaron ChurchillFor more than two decades, the charter school movement has aimed to provide parents with more public-school options, empower educators to launch innovative schools, and boost student achievement. This report looks at the progress Ohio is making toward achieving these ambitious goals. It includes an overview of the landmark reforms that state lawmakers enacted in 2015 to strengthen accountability for charter school performance, as well as the improvements the sector has made since then. The report also discusses the large funding disparities that public charter schools in Ohio still face, and how legislators can work to bridge those gaps.
Gadfly Bites 4/28/23—Maybe their options are a little too open?
Jeff MurrayWhile the state budget bill is the big news we want to talk about today, the good folks in the media have not forgotten about that other legislation out there.
Gadfly Bites 4/26/23—“We have intentional efforts regarding kids”
Jeff MurrayMike DeWine, Thomas B.
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.