Media Alert: Fordham Institute’s response to Governor Kasich’s new budget
Chad L. AldisGovernor Kasich released his FY 16-17 biennial budget today. True to his word, Kasich featured charter school reforms prominently, with a focus on improving sponsor quality, eliminating conflicts of interest, and addressing some of the funding inequities that plague charter schools.
Research Bites - 2/2/15
Aaron ChurchillLooking at the state of education in Ohio’s State of the State cities
Gadfly Bites - 2/2/15
Jeff MurrayCharter school bill, charters in the budget, EdChoice applications, and much more.
Gadfly Bites - 1/30/15
Jeff Murray, Aaron ChurchillOpining on HB 2 begins, replacing the FRPL indicator, Austintown v Youngstown, and more
Gadfly Bites - 1/29/15
Jeff MurrayHouse tackles charter law, Senate tackles testing, Toledo tackles Kindergarten readiness, more
Who Enters Teaching? Encouraging Evidence That the Status of Teaching Is Improving
Dara Zeehandelaar Shaw, Ph.D.In New York, smart teacher-training policies led to universal improvement. Dara Zeehandelaar, Ph.D.
Doing the Math on Teacher Pensions: How to Protect Teachers and Taxpayers
Kevin MahnkenStop robbing the piggy bank, politicos. Kevin Mahnken
Preparing for a Renaissance in Assessment
Victoria McDougaldQuality is still paramount in the new world of computerized testing. Victoria Sears
Gadfly Bites - 1/28/15
Aaron ChurchillIt took a few days, but newspaper editors have finally started taking note of the state auditor’s report on charter school attendance.
Gadfly Bites - 1/27/15
Jeff Murray"Government schools", a Straight A Fund project, the end of disagreement on Common Core, and more
Deconstructing Ohio’s testing report recommendations
Jessica Poiner"Test mania" debunked - now for the real work to improve testing in Ohio
Moving the Straight A Fund from good to great
Aaron ChurchillHow to spur innovation further
What Schools Do Families Want (and Why)?
Jeff MurrayReal parent preferences revealed.
Cheers and Jeers for January 26, 2015
Jeff MurrayThe good and the bad in recent Ohio education news.
Gadfly Bites - 1/26/15
Jeff MurrayTalking charters, vouchers, and open enrollment to start School Choice Week.
Gadfly Bites - 1/23/15
Jeff Murray, Aaron ChurchillCoverage of State Auditor report on charter school attendance checks.
Fixing No Child Left Behind: Oral testimony of Martin West
Martin R. WestEditor's note: This testimony was presented at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions onFixing No Child Left Behind: Testing and Accountability on January, 21, 2015.
Gadfly Bites - 1/21/15
Jeff Murray, Aaron ChurchillCharter school becomes a victim of its own success, unionizing charters, National School Choice Week, and more.
Gadfly Bites - 1/20/15
Jeff MurrayWhiz-bang PARCC tests, nuanced discussion of education funding, what is The Hub?, and more.
Timely Ohio report could change the ESEA testing debate
Michael J. PetrilliThough hardly the only issue to be debated during the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education act, annual testing has taken center stage in discussions so far.
Gadfly Bites - 1/16/15
Jeff Murray, Aaron ChurchillDecision time for "thorough and efficient" approaches, testing cuts, budget cuts, and Research Bites.
Gadfly Bites - 1/15/15
Jeff MurrayOne Toledo Catholic school changing things up in a big way, new EdChoice eligibility list, and more
Gadfly Bites - 1/14/15
Jeff MurrayMore Common Core repeal efforts to come, a candid interview, and the return of cafeteria boot camp.
Gadfly Bites - 1/13/15
Jeff MurrayOhio State board of education news, wins for school choice, and more.
Straightening the record on charters and local tax revenue
Aaron ChurchillClearing up common misconceptions