Gadfly Bites 10/29/21—Read my lips…
Jeff MurrayAs we have been following in these here clips, the pilot program for a new approach to Covid-exposure quarantines in schools was deemed a success.
Six takeaways from Ohio’s latest school report cards
Aaron ChurchillIn mid-October, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released report card data for the 2020–21 school year. Due to pandemic-era provisions passed earlier this year, no school ratings were available—only raw data. Ohio will return to standard protocol and issue ratings next fall, but even without them, there are important things to highlight.
Gadfly Bites 10/27/21—Don’t we all?
Jeff MurrayThe leaders of Akron City Schools say they want a “reset” after dealing with a concerning uptick in behavio
Gadfly Bites 10/25/21—Sometimes, you don’t need to dig deeper
Jeff MurrayHere is a story about the status of the three Ohio school districts currently operating under the (nominal) aegis of an Academic Distress Commission.
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.22.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayInteresting discussion of school choice
Gadfly Bites 10/22/21—Delivering
Jeff MurrayRepeat after me: “Report cards are just a snapshot. Tests do not define our students.
Gadfly Bites 10/20/21—Down is up
Jeff MurrayIn our topsy turvy tour of education news clips today, we start with Fairview Park City Schools, which appears to be heavily recruiting students to attend its swanky, newly-upgraded high school next year.
Moving school board elections on-cycle, and other policy musings
Aaron ChurchillHot-button education topics such as masking, vaccines, and critical race theory have dominated headlines this fall. But lost in the shuffle are a few notable items that have also made news—but barely—and have significant implications for Ohio policymakers.
Gadfly Bites 10/18/21—Feats of creativity
Jeff MurrayToledo City Schools continues to celebrate its increased graduation rate, as per the school and district report card data released last week, with the
The promise in Ohio’s Career Promise Academy pilot
Jessica PoinerBetween the state budget, debates over school choice
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.15.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayFixing gifted education in Ohio
Gadfly Bites 10/15/21—Jarring
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Ohio released school and district report cards yesterday for the 2020-21 school year. They are, in general, not pretty.
Fordham Institute media statement on the release of Ohio’s school report cards
Ohio Education GadflyEarlier today, the Ohio Department of Education released report cards for the 2020–21 school year. Due to emergency legislative measures enacted due to the pandemic, this year’s report cards do not include any school ratings (those are slated to return next fall).
Backpack funding bill would put parents in control
Aaron ChurchillEvery parent has the right to educate their children in way that meets their kids’ needs and accords with their values and beliefs. Don’t just take my word for it: The U.S.
Gadfly Bites 10/13/21—Episode 562 of “If This Were a Charter School…”
Jeff MurrayNo less a light than former New York Lt.
The Cleveland Plan gets a refresh
Jessica PoinerIn 2012, Governor Kasich signed legislation that allowed the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) to implement a city-wide education t
Gadfly Bites 10/11/21—Saving us from a hyperbole deficit for sure
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Fordham’s own Aaron Churchill published an op-ed in Cleveland.com on Friday, laying out the troublesome findings of our recen
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 10.8.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayGetting students ready
Gadfly Bites 10/8/21—Finger pointing
Jeff MurrayIn case you missed it, Wednesday’s press conference on House Bill 290 has been getting some media coverage.
Gadfly Bites 10/6/21—Honey I shrunk the district…for $50 million
Jeff MurrayThe elected board members of Belpre City Schools in southern Ohio this week considered several options to consolidate their entire pre-K to 12th grade student body (an
Public school accountability is a myth
Mike McShaneNOTE: 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. Traditional public schools are accountable, right? I mean, everyone says they are, so it must be true.
A national look at charter school enrollment trends during the pandemic
Jessica PoinerA recent, state-level report from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) seeks to shed some light on how many families made a school change during the pandemic. Comparing enrollment numbers from various states can be difficult as each jurisdiction has its own reporting protocols.
Researchers test a simple method to reduce suspensions for Black students
Jeff MurrayIs it possible to reduce the number of out-of-school suspensions experienced by Black students in America by means of a small tweak in school practices, such as adding a simple activity to some school days?
Gadfly Bites 10/4/21—Oh my
Jeff Murray“I’m not sure Jesus and his 12 apostles (could do the job) right now.” That was the blunt assessment of the former transportation director for Dayton City Schools last week.
Ohio should set a goal for academic recovery
Aaron ChurchillOver the past year, raucous debates have erupted over school reopenings, masking in classrooms, and critical race theory.
Gadfly Bites 10/1/21—“Please know”
Jeff MurrayThis week, Barberton City Schools announced it was suspending its main transportation routes until at least October 7 due to t
Gadfly Bites 9/29/21—There’s only one hand that matters
Jeff MurrayPardon the brief interruption of service on Monday. Back with you with lots of good clips!
Ohio’s Lost Einsteins: The inequitable outcomes of early high achievers
Scott ImbermanToo often, high-achieving students get lost in the shuffle in debates about improving education for all. Yet to keep the U.S. and Ohio competitive on a global scale, we need to nurture a next generation of inventors, scientists, and business leaders.