An overview of Ohio’s new school funding formula, and a look at whether it might stick
Aaron ChurchillAt the end of June, Ohio lawmakers passed House Bill 110, the biennial operating budget for FYs 2022–23. It included a new school funding framework that received bipartisan support and was backed by school district officials and teachers unions.
Gadfly Bites 7/9/21—Exponential
Jeff MurrayOur own Chad Aldis is quoted in this piece from public radio here in Columbus, saying that the new state budget “completely divorced” school report cards from vouche
Ohio’s budget bill makes major changes to K–12 education policy
Aaron ChurchillOn July 1, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 110, the state’s operating budget for fiscal years 2022–23.
Fordham Institute statement on passage of biennium budget (House Bill 110)
Ohio Education GadflyToday, the Ohio Senate and House, each with broad bipartisan support, approved the report of the budget conference committee and sent HB 110 (the biennium state budget) to Governor DeWine for his approval.
A closer look at stackable credential pipelines in Ohio
Jessica PoinerThe U.S. Department of Labor defines stackable credentials as a “sequence of credentials that can be accumulated over time.” Research indicates that they can lead to higher-paying jobs for students and improve talent pipelines for employers. Over the last few years, Ohio has become a national leader in developing stackable credential pipelines.
Six ideas that conferees should include in the final budget bill
Jessica PoinerIt’s been a busy budget season filled with heated debates over how to revise Ohio’s school-funding formula, testing and
A primer on the Ohio Senate’s school funding plan
Aaron ChurchillOver the past few years, school-funding policy has been at the forefront of Ohio’s education debates.
The Senate’s enrichment ESA proposal could help Ohio eliminate opportunity gaps
Jessica PoinerEarlier this year, Governor DeWine requested that all public schools create and publish plans to address student learning loss caused by the pandemic.
The Ohio Senate puts educational choice front and center
Aaron ChurchillAcross the nation, state lawmakers have been heeding the call for parents to have more control over their children’s education.
The past, present, and future of summer programs for students
Jeff MurrayAs post-pandemic life cautiously starts to take shape here in America, uncertainty abounds. Will our systems and processes and activities eagerly snap back to their 2019 forms? Or will our lives in 2021 and beyond take on new contours influenced by what we have learned, for good and ill, during the challenges forced upon us by 2020?
Testimony given before the Senate Finance Committee on HB 110—6/3/21
Chad L. AldisNOTE: On June 3, 2021, the Ohio Senate’s Finance Committee heard testimony on House Bill 110, the state budget bill.
Media statement on the Ohio Senate’s K-12 education proposals
Ohio Education GadflyToday, the Ohio Senate released its version of the biennial state budget (House Bill 110). As a sizeable portion of overall state expenditures, K–12 education funding has rightly been subject to much debate since Governor DeWine and the Ohio House unveiled their budget proposals earlier this year.
What’s next for College Credit Plus?
Aaron ChurchillBack in 2014, Ohio lawmakers overhauled the state’s dual-enrollment program that gives students opportunities to take advanced courses through two- or four-year colleges.
The Senate should say no to making driver’s licenses count as industry-recognized credentials
Jessica PoinerThe state budget has long been the primary vehicle for instituting sweeping education policy changes in Ohio. Amidst all the hustle and bustle and debate, it’s easy to forget that standalone bills are still being proposed. In fact, given the high stakes, it may even seem wise to focus solely on the budget.
Gadfly Bites 5/24/21—Perhaps they are referring to the party game?
Jeff MurrayThis headline, as with almost every legislation-related headline that includes it, misuses the term “limbo” in referencing the topic of education funding reform. (13ABC News, Toledo, 5/22/21)
Will Ohio hold schools accountable for effectively spending federal relief aid?
Aaron ChurchillJust over a year ago, Congress passed the first
Testimony provided before the Senate Finance Committee on HB 110—5/17/21
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the Ohio Senate’s Finance Committee heard testimony on HB 110, the state’s biennial budget.
Testimony presented before the Senate Primary and Secondary Education Committee on HB 110 – 5/10/21
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the Ohio Senate’s Primary and Secondary Educatio
Testimony presented before the Senate Primary and Secondary Education Committee on HB 110
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the Senate Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on HB 110, the state’s next biennial budget.
An overview of the computer science provisions in the state budget
Jessica PoinerIt’s rare for policies that are proposed in the state budget to sail untouched from the governor’s office through the House and to the Senate—especially if they’ll have a significant impact on the status quo.
Here’s what Columbus City Schools plans to offer students this summer
Jessica PoinerIn February, Governor DeWine asked all public schools to create plans designed to address the learning loss caused by pandemic-related school closures.
The good, bad, and ugly of the House budget
Aaron ChurchillThe Ohio House recently passed its version of the state budget (HB 110) for FYs 2022–23.
Impact of video presentations on learning outcomes in college courses
Jeff MurrayA new report from the Journal of Chemical Education takes a look—pre-pandemic—at the ways in which college students benefited from a new opportunity to participate remotely in their education.
Will federal megabucks impact state education policy?
Aaron ChurchillIn early March, President Biden and the Democrat-controlled Congress kept the fiscal faucets open by passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP). For Ohio, this means that more financial help is on its way.
Student wellness funding gets an upgrade in the proposed state budget
Jessica PoinerTwo years ago, during his first budget cycle in office, Governor DeWine shepherded through the legislature a first-of-its kind initiative known as the Student Wellness and Success Fund (SWSF).
Cupp-Patterson funding plan falls short on open enrollment and guarantees
Aaron ChurchillOver the past two years, the Cupp-Patterson school funding plan has received tremendous attention in the media and at the statehouse. Currently, House lawmakers are considering what changes might be made to the plan, as laid out in House Bill 1.
Equitably funding Ohio’s STEM schools will drive innovation, improvement
Meka N. PaceNOTE: 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.
How industry-recognized credentials are prioritized in Governor DeWine’s budget
Jessica PoinerImproving the technical skills of Ohioans to meet changing workforce demands has been a priority for Governor DeWine since taking office in 2019.
Testimony given before the House Finance Committee on HB 110
Chad L. AldisNOTE: On Thursday, March 11, 2021, members of the House Finance Committee heard testimony on House Bill 110, legislation creating state’s next biennial budget. Chad L.