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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/17/24—Meanwhile, in Dayton…
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School Finance
Ohio should keep making headway toward equitable charter school funding
This is the fifth in a series in which I examine issues in K–12 education that Ohio leaders should tackle in the next biennial state budget.
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Charter Schools
Comparing Waldorf-based pedagogy to other public school models
One reason why parents choose to enroll their children in schools other than their assigned district is the opportunity to access alternative educational models.
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Charter Schools
Ohio must stop chipping away at charter sponsor accountability
A rigorous sponsor evaluation system is critical to the success of charter schools in Ohio. Efforts to chip away at academic accountability must be resisted to ensure that only the highest-quality charters are available for students and families.
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/15/24—Scratching out a win
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Charter Schools
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.12.24
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/12/24—Sir! No enrollment from any outside district, sir!
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Career & Technical Education
A deep dive into work-based learning in Ohio
Work-based learning initiatives provide a direct connection between K–12 education and the workforce. They offer students invaluable work experience, hands-on training with experienced mentors, and a chance to apply technical skills and develop soft skills. They give employers an opportunity to bolster talent pipelines and train future staff on in-demand skills.
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Private School Choice
Gadfly Bites 7/10/24—Enlightenment dawns
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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.
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/8/24—Invasion of the Bougie Snatchers!
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Charter Schools
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 7.5.24
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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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Governance
Gadfly Bites 7/1/24—Plaudits where plaudits are due
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Charter Schools
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.28.24
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School Finance
Gadfly Bites 6/28/24—Suffering losses
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Teachers & School Leaders
Federal data give Ohio hope on the teacher shortage front
Teacher pipelines and shortages have been a hot topic in Ohio the last several years. One of the biggest talking points has been that fewer students seem interested in the profession.
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School Finance
Will Ohio ever put an end to school funding “guarantees”?
This is fourth in a series in which I examine issues in K–12 education that Ohio leaders should tackle in the next biennial state budget.
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 6/26/24—Unvarnished
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Charter Schools
Media statement on House changes to Ohio sponsor evaluation system
Today, the Ohio House Primary and Secondary Education Committee voted unanimously to favorably report Senate Bill 168. The bill is expected to be considered by the full House on Wednesday, June 26.
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Accountability & Testing
Should Ohio move to computer adaptive testing?
State tests are an important annual check-in for parents, teachers, communities, and policymakers, as they provide an objective assessment of student achievement based on grade-level standards.
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Governance
Interested party testimony on Ohio Senate Bill 168—6/25/24
Note: Today, the Ohio House’s Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 168 which would, among other things, deregulate many aspects of K-12 education in the stat
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 6/24/24—Schools that cannot fulfill their academic role shouldn’t spend a penny on anything else
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Charter Schools
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.21.24
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 6/21/24—November can’t come soon enough
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Private School Choice
Shame on Upper Arlington schools
With a 3-2 vote last week, the Upper Arlington school board signed onto a lawsuit that aims t
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 6/19/24—Neighborly
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Accountability & Testing
To improve adult outcomes, do the math
What are the best ways to deploy finite resources for the betterment of young children? What inputs provide the most beneficial outcomes later in life? These are big, important questions whose answers matter to individuals, families, and society.
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Governance
Gadfly Bites 6/17/24—Losing ground, raising voices
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