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Gadfly Bites 6/15/22—Relevance

What to expect from Ohio’s federally-funded summer and afterschool programs

Since the start of the pandemic, Ohio schools have received more than $6 billion via three federal relief acts.

Gadfly Bites 6/13/22—The old “save and spend”

Fall 2021 tests show Ohio students are making up lost ground—but big gaps remain

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Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.10.22

Out of office

Gadfly Bites 6/10/22—Transformative

Gadfly Bites 6/8/22—My favorite season

Some people like fall. Some people like summer. My favorite time of year is graduation season, especially when you get an interesting crop of news stories like these.

Providing proximity and quality data to parents influences school choices

Successful school choice requires that parents have ample access to high-quality information.

Gadfly Bites 6/6/22—That door does occasionally revolve

Ohio is making strides in education-to-workforce pathways

Each year, millions of Americans struggle to navigate the job market. Rapidly changing technology and a volatile economy can make it hard for many workers to find the right fit.

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 6.3.22

Legislation update

Gadfly Bites 6/3/22—I suppose that “Great Renaissance” and “Great Enlightenment” might sound like too much of a commitment

Gadfly Bites 6/1/22—Blockage

Don’t weaken Ohio’s charter sponsor evaluation system

Last week, the Ohio Senate Primary and Secondary Education committee passed a provision that would weaken the state’s charter sponsor evaluation system.

ODE should rework its exit criteria, again

In 2015, federal lawmakers passed the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, the main K–12 education law of the land. Under this statute, states must submit an “ESSA plan” that describes how they intend to implement the provisions. In 2018, the U.S.

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.27.22

Outgoing

Gadfly Bites 5/27/22—I Promise students end their school year in style

Not much news today, but what we have is worthy to stand on its own.

Gadfly Bites 5/25/22—“No need to go back to the drawing board”

Testimony presented before the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee on HB 497—May 24, 2022

NOTE: On May 24, 2022, the Ohio House of Representatives’ Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on a bill to eliminate a key aspect of state’s

Can Ohio clean up its teacher pension mess?

Ohio’s teacher pension system is woefully underfunded, imposes significant costs on teachers and schools, and shortc

Ohio takes a positive step toward statewide high-dosage tutoring

In late March, the Ohio Department of Education announced a grant program aimed at developing and expanding tutoring for K–12 students in the wake of pandemic-caused learning losses.

Clearing the compliance bar: Ohio’s success in reporting teacher quality data

In 2015, reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) included a provision asking states to ensure that all students have equal access to qualified and effective teachers.

Gadfly Bites 5/23/22—Not so much between the lines as not in there at all

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.20.22

Rising enrollment

Gadfly Bites 5/20/22—Definitely running out of things to celebrate

Gadfly Bites 5/18/22—“A nice little stockpile”

Gadfly Bites 5/16/22—Wiggle room indeed

Toledo City Schools is looking at the possibility of re-implementing block scheduling for high schoolers in one of severa

Ohio Charter News Weekly – 5.13.22

We’re back from vacation, covering pieces from 4/30 – 5/13. Celebrating National Charter Schools Week in Ohio

Gadfly Bites 5/13/22—“Many roads”

Gadfly Bites 5/11/22—“More marketable”