Gadfly Bites 7/14/23—“You’re taking away something vital.”
Jeff MurrayThis piece asks the big question “What comes next after the historic increa
Gadfly Bites 7/12/23—Exhibit Zzzzzzzzzzzzz
Jeff MurrayWhile I am not at all surprised to learn that
Ohio lawmakers pass historic policies on charter schools, private school choice, governance, and literacy
Aaron ChurchillOn June 30, the Ohio House and Senate passed the state’s biennial budget bill for FYs 2024–25, and Governor DeWine signed the bill into law on July 3.
Hey parents: They don’t call it “college advantage” for nothing
Jeff Murray, Susan AckermanThe end of our parental education journey is drawing near: Less than a year from now, both of our children will be looking at college graduation.
Gadfly Bites 7/10/23—Shifting reality
Jeff MurraySome hot takes rolling in as folks accept—or not, as the case may be—the reality shifts ahead based on the recently-passed state budget.
Gadfly Bites 7/7/23—Now you see her, now you don’t
Jeff MurrayBudget analysis remains a little thin, but we’ll go with what we have.
Gadfly Bites 7/5/23—Big DEW-ings
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Governor DeWine signed the new state budget into law on Monday.
Gadfly Bites 7/3/23—Let’s give ‘em something to talk about
Jeff MurrayNot much to talk about in this edition of the Bites except for the passage of
Fordham Institute statement on the passage of Ohio’s state budget bill
Ohio Education GadflyToday, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 33, the state’s biennial budget bill for FYs 2024–25. The legislation contains numerous provisions that strengthen K–12 education, among which include:
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.30.23
Jeff MurrayBudget conference committee continues
Gadfly Bites 6/30/23—Super pleased
Jeff Murray“In general, I think most superintendents earn their compensation,” says F
Gadfly Bites 6/28/23—It’s like they don’t even read the Bites
Jeff MurrayQuite the mixed bag of stuff today, including two staple topics of Gadfly Bites. First up: Drama in Youngstown.
Five K–12 education issues to watch in the budget bill conference committee
Aaron Churchill , Jessica PoinerThe process of creating a new state budget is quickly drawing to a close, with key lawmakers set to hammer out the final legislation in conference committee. Those negotiations are ongoing, with the budget for FYs 2024–25 likely to pass by Friday.
One size does not fit all: Alternative education campuses in the charter sector
Jeff MurrayOne purpose of charter schools is to serve as laboratories of innovation for public education—a deliberate effort to do things differently than the long-entrenched traditional district model.
Gadfly Bites 6/26/23—Good old summertime
Jeff MurrayBoth of these summer academics-and-fun combined camp programs sound great to me.
Gadfly Bites 6/23/23—Not to be missed
Jeff MurrayWe’ll start today with some good news that is probably easy to miss.
Ohio lawmakers should ensure low-income kids aren’t priced out of private schools
Jessica PoinerSince 2005, Ohio has provided state-funded EdChoice scholarships, or vouchers, to help eligible students cover the cost of attending private schools.
Lawmakers can still go further in Ohio’s historic effort to narrow charter funding gaps
Aaron ChurchillDespite serving tens of thousands of students each year—most of whom are low-income—Ohio has a regrettable track record of underfunding its public charter schools.
Gadfly Bites 6/21/23—Failing grade
Jeff MurrayAaron Churchill is quoted extensively, and the report’s findings discussed at a decen
“Supplemental targeted assistance” is no way to fund schools
Aaron ChurchillIn its biennial budget plan for FYs 2024–25, the Senate—as did the House—proposed a hefty increase in K–12 education spending.
Lots of new schools. How much innovation?
Jeff MurraySince the 1980s, education reform efforts have sought to shake up the stodgy, traditional landscape of public schooling in the United States. One way to do that is to start schools from scratch that can introduce innovative new education models and push traditional systems to improve.
Senate’s budget plan moves the ball downfield on educational choice
Aaron ChurchillTo use football parlance, education reform often feels like three yards and a cloud of dust. Yet sometimes the gains are bigger—a long forward pass—and that’s what the Ohio Senate’s final budget bill, which passed the chamber yesterday, would amount to. These are the key proposals in their game plan.
Gadfly Bites 6/16/23—Same old same old for the kids
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, the Ohio Senate passed the state budget bill yesterday.
CREDO got it wrong: Ohio’s charter sector is strong and getting better
Stéphane LavertuNOTE: 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 6/14/23—Media literacy
Jeff MurrayA little history for you before we kick off today’s clips: Back on June 4, a lifetime ago by journalistic standards, an op-ed by our own Aaron Churchill was published in the print version of the
Bravo to Ohio legislators for finding the way forward on student transportation
Jeff MurrayFor several years, thousands of charter,