Commentary
Governance
Gadfly Bites 9/13/24—I’ll have another, thanks
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 9/11/24—Monday’s good news turns to Wednesday’s ugh
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 9/9/24—Monday is a good news day
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 9/6/24—Going down that road
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 9/4/24—Making moves
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Governance
A closer look at pandemic impacts on Ohio’s students with disabilities
To better serve Ohio students with disabilities, state and local leaders, lawmakers, and families need access to accurate and detailed information. We take a look at what is currently available and what more is needed.
Commentary
Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/30/24—Setting a sad standard
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/28/24—“It just never crossed my mind not to trust my educational system.”
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Governance
Court cases shine light on state laws that obstruct effective school leadership
District leaders—from the board to superintendent to principal—are responsible to parents and communities for running schools that maintain high expectations and deliver results for students. To create these types of schools, they must be able to effectively manage staff.
Commentary
Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/23/24—And also…Go RoboDawgs!
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/21/24—Unreadiness
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/19/24—The moral of the story today: Resolve your administrative issues, or else...
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/16/24—Miles away
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/14/24—Take it from someone who knows
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/12/24—The other direction
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/9/24—Coming soon to a school district near you: Abacus rentals, delivered via dog cart. But only if you REALLY need one.
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/7/24—Bus stop/Bus go
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/5/24—Messy messaging
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 8/2/24—Go out and share the good news…if you can find it
News stories featured in Gadfly Bites may require a paid subscription to read in full. Just sayin’. Final catch up after a busy post-vacation week. Today’s pieces cover 7/31 – 8/2/24.
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/31/24—But mostly emotional
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/29/24—Overrun by the statistics
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Commentary
Charter Schools, Governance
What could a Vice President Vance do to advance rural and small town education?
The remarkable ascent of Senator Vance into the national limelight could bode well for rural and small-town students, and we’d encourage him to increase the emphasis on their opportunities for success.
Commentary
Curriculum & Instruction, Governance, Teachers & School Leaders
Letting Ohio teachers teach
Earlier this year, the Louisiana Department of Education launched a Let Teachers Teach workgroup. More than two dozen educators were tasked with identifying “common classroom disruptions and unnecessary bureaucracies” and then brainstorming solutions.
Commentary
Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/17/24—Meanwhile, in Dayton…
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/15/24—Scratching out a win
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/12/24—Sir! No enrollment from any outside district, sir!
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Commentary
Governance
State action is needed to ensure districts actually close underutilized schools
For the past six months, Columbus City Schools leadership has mulled the closure of multiple school buildings.
Commentary
Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/8/24—Invasion of the Bougie Snatchers!
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/5/24—The sound of nothing
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/3/24—I’m backing the kids over the adults, every time
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