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.
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.
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.
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
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 4.7.23
Jeff MurrayKudos to charters and their staffers across Ohio
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
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 3.31.23
Jeff MurrayGood news of the week—brick-and-mortar edition
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.
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.