Gadfly Bites 12/16/22—Eyes on the prize
There are a handful of exceptions to the state law that says school districts must offer surplus buildings to charter schools first before any other
There are a handful of exceptions to the state law that says school districts must offer surplus buildings to charter schools first before any other
In case you missed it,
This report explores the impacts of Ohio’s EdChoice program on school district enrollments, finances, and educational outcomes. The study includes detailed analyses of the state’s “performance-based” EdChoice program that, as of 2021–22 provides vouchers to approximately 35,000 students as well as its “income-based” EdChoice program which serves approximately 20,000 low-income students.
NOTE: Today, the Ohio House of Representatives’ Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on
Today, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 178, legislation that would dramatically change the duties of the State Board of Education, create a Department of Education and Workforce Development, and make the new department part of the governor’s cabinet.
The Dispatch has editorials covering several perspectives on the pending bill which would, among other things, revamp the state board of education.
Last month, Governor Mike DeWine cruised to a second term, easily dispatching challenger Nan Whaley by a 63 to 37 percent margin. Congrats to the governor, Lieutenant Governor Husted, and their team on the win. Now comes the real work—and the rewarding part—of the job: helping to secure a stronger and brighter future for Ohio.
On Wednesday, the Ohio Senate’s Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 178. That’s the one which proposes big changes to the governance structure of K-12 education in the state.
First launched in fall 2007, Ohio’s EdChoice voucher program served more than 55,000 students in 2021-22. The program offers state-funded scholarships to eligible students and allows them to attend a private school.
NOTE: Today, the Ohio Senate’s Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on
Patrick O’Donnell informs us that,
Gadfly Bites is back from the holiday stuffed and happy. Hope you are too! We are covering clips from 11/18 – 11/28.
News reports make the situation crystal clear: School transportation in central Ohio, and elsewhere, is in disarray.
Gadfly Bites will be on vacation/holiday all next week. That should help your own turkey go down a little smoother.
Today’s headline says it all for me, but a) I can’t make this gig all about myself or all 9 of you dedicated Gadfly Bites subscribers will no doubt abandon ship, and b) this “other” story is interesting also.
Here’s another angle on a story we talked about earlier this week: Changing the way students are taught to read in Dayton-area schools.
Indianan Christopher Lubienski, PhD, is not a fan of vouchers for low-income folks to attend private schools with the help of state funds.
The gist of
I don’t know from this piece what they were doing before now, but
The chair of the Senate Education Committee on Friday gave Gongwer a preview of his priorities for the upcoming lame duck legislative session.
Not much to report on, really, but let’s get to it.
So we had our NAEP teaser on Monday. Let’s dig into the details today.
It’s a sure bet that