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,
The policies, perceptions, and implications of open enrollment
Jessica PoinerThis spring, the national education nonprofit EdChoice published a “capstone” report outlining a series of research projects it conducted alongside Hanover Research.
Gadfly Bites 6/12/23—Must be how the blob feels every year when state report cards come out
Jeff MurrayI guess I’m not quite sure how this happened, but I like it anyway: A blog post from our own Aaron Chu
Gadfly Bites 6/9/23—“People can choose”
Aaron ChurchillAaron Churchill provided testimony on the Senate’s version of the state budget bill during a committee hearing yesterday.
Testimony provided on Substitute House Bill 33—6/8/23
Aaron ChurchillNOTE: This morning, the Ohio Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on Substitute House Bill 33, the state’s budget bill for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Kudos to Ohio policymakers for expanding ACE account eligibility and improving parent outreach
Jessica PoinerIn 2021, during the previous state budget cycle, lawmakers used federal pandemic relief funds to create
Gadfly Bites 6/7/23—Amended
Jeff MurrayIt’s been a busy couple of days for Fordham’s Aaron Churchill.
Impacts of charter authorizer and operator type on student achievement
Jeff MurrayOne of the more variable aspects of charter school operation around the country is the system by which schools are authorized and managed.
Gadfly Bites 6/5/23—Why can’t we just put our differences aside?
Jeff MurrayAlways an interesting day when we have only opinion pieces to discuss here in the Bites. First up, Dublin City Schools Superintendent John Marschhausen wears many hats.
Four priorities for the new CEO of Cleveland’s schools
Jessica PoinerOn May 9, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) announced that it had hired Dr. Warren Morgan as the district’s new CEO. Morgan will replace Eric Gordon, who has been at the district’s helm since 2011.
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.
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 MurrayOhio 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,