- Our own Chad Aldis was quoted this week on Ohio’s placement in EdWeek’s latest Quality Counts survey of states. At a glance, the Buckeye State’s middling rank was lackluster, but Chad’s more in-depth analysis helps put the data in context. Check out that analysis in Gongwer (Gongwer Ohio, 1/4/17) and in the Dispatch (Columbus Dispatch, 1/5/17).
- Speaking of EdWeek, here’s a nicely-detailed piece on what various states are doing in terms of preparation for ESSA accountability plan implementation. Ohio’s recent “massive” effort at public input is noted with general positivity. (Education Week, 1/4/17)
- Youngstown City Schools has a new COO, having “poached” the superintendent of a nearby (i.e. - suburban, higher-performing) district for the job. It seems that Youngstown CEO Krish “Sheriff” Mohip has no problem finding high-level talent to fill the ranks of his deputies. Now, about that school board… (Youngstown Vindicator, 1/5/17)
- Finally, we have a curious little piece from the PD in which census data reveals the percentage of school-age children attending private vs. public schools in all of the cities in the state. The full chart is there, but the article focuses on Northeast Ohio. No mention is made of the effect the state’s various voucher programs might have had on these numbers, but I think anyone with a decent idea how many district schools (and students with special needs) have been eligible over the years will not be particularly surprised by the percentage breakdowns. Just sayin’. (Cleveland Plain Dealer, 1/4/17)
