Fordham Institute statement on Senate Passage of SB 178
Ohio Education GadflyToday, 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.
Heading into budget season, Ohio should focus on boosting in-demand credentials
Jessica PoinerIndustry-recognized credentials, which indicate that a student has mastered a specific set of knowledge and skills, offer a plethora of potential benefits.
Digging in to the outcomes of military enlistment
Jeff MurrayOf the three main postsecondary pathways for American high school graduates—college enrollment, job employment, and military enlistment—the last is arguably least studied in terms of outcomes for those who follow it. A team of analysts led by West Point’s Kyle Greenberg helps fill the void with newly-published research drawing on thirty years of data.
Gadfly Bites 12/5/22—Supposed to
Jeff MurrayThe Dispatch has editorials covering several perspectives on the pending bill which would, among other things, revamp the state board of education.
How Governor DeWine can make learning recovery his second term legacy
Aaron ChurchillLast 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.
Gadfly Bites 12/2/22—Proponents
Jeff MurrayOn 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.
Testimony presented before the Senate Primary and Secondary Education Committee on SB 178
Chad L. AldisNOTE: Today, the Ohio Senate’s Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on
Gadfly Bites 11/30/22—Too late to call in the troops?
Jeff MurrayPatrick O’Donnell informs us that,
Gadfly Bites 11/28/22—“It is very much out of our control”
Jeff MurrayGadfly Bites is back from the holiday stuffed and happy. Hope you are too! We are covering clips from 11/18 – 11/28.
School transportation woes are harming central Ohio students
Jeff MurrayNews reports make the situation crystal clear: School transportation in central Ohio, and elsewhere, is in disarray.
Gadfly Bites 11/18/22—Don’t let up
Jeff MurrayGadfly Bites will be on vacation/holiday all next week. That should help your own turkey go down a little smoother.
How to turn children into financially-literate adults: Evidence from Brazil
Jeff MurrayIn 2010, a group of researchers from the World Bank and the Central Bank of Brazil began to study the efficacy of a financial education program delivered to high schoolers in Brazil that aimed to help young people make good decisions around saving, borrowing, and credit usage.
Gadfly Bites 11/14/22—If I could limit today’s edition to just one clip, you know I would
Jeff MurrayToday’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.
Gadfly Bites 11/11/22—“We can’t just dive in and teach kids how to read”
Jeff MurrayHere’s another angle on a story we talked about earlier this week: Changing the way students are taught to read in Dayton-area schools.
Gadfly Bites 11/9/22—From pivot to revolving door
Jeff MurrayIndianan Christopher Lubienski, PhD, is not a fan of vouchers for low-income folks to attend private schools with the help of state funds.
It’s time to shine a light on Ohio’s Resident Educator Program
Jessica PoinerStarting a teaching career is no easy feat. There are students and staff to get to know, curricula to learn, school routines and expectations to get acquainted with, and a host of other challenges. For many novice teachers, the first few years can be overwhelming enough to push them out of the profession entirely.
Gadfly Bites 11/7/22—Expressing optimism is often easier than having it
Jeff MurrayThe gist of
Gadfly Bites 11/2/22—Perhaps there’s a different definition of “pro-active” of which I am unaware
Jeff MurrayI don’t know from this piece what they were doing before now, but
Teen surveys find interest in CTE, but opportunities still lacking
Jessica PoinerRecently released NAEP results confirm a harsh reality already indicated by state tests and report cards: Ohio students suffered
Gadfly Bites 10/31/22—Corrections and revisions
Jeff MurrayThe chair of the Senate Education Committee on Friday gave Gongwer a preview of his priorities for the upcoming lame duck legislative session.
Gadfly Bites 10/28/22—Weak electronic sauce
Jeff MurrayNot much to report on, really, but let’s get to it.
Could scholarships and loan forgiveness help Ohio diversify the teaching profession?
Jessica PoinerResearch is clear that a more diverse teaching force can improve a wide range of student
Gadfly Bites 10/26/22—Fighting only half the battle
Jeff MurraySo we had our NAEP teaser on Monday. Let’s dig into the details today.
Gadfly Bites 10/24/22—“Too complex to draw the straight line”
Jeff MurrayIt’s a sure bet that