- The new editor of the Columbus Dispatch opined today in support of continuing PARCC testing in Ohio, using some pretty strong language. (Columbus Dispatch, 6/24/15)
- The defunding of PARCC in Ohio is one of many items being discussed by a small group of legislators as the new state budget grinds its way through House/Senate Conference committee. Another issue is the K-12 education funding formula. Two editorial boards have opined on this topic in the last few days. Editors in Akron opined against the Senate’s plan in favor of the House’s, likely a difficult position for them to be in, akin to choosing the lesser of two evils. (Akron Beacon Journal, 6/22/15). Meanwhile, editors in Toledo opine in against both legislative plans, opting instead to tout the governor’s original school funding changes, which I KNOW can’t have been easy for anyone there to write. (Toledo Blade, 6/24/15)
- Speaking of legislators, the Youngstown School Board president spoke to the media yesterday, saying she thought something was afoot in the legislature with regard to her district. She called for a meeting with state officials – and all their lawyers. (Youngstown Vindicator, 6/23/15) Today, it seems there may be something to her concerns after all. Jim Tressel is namechecked here, so you know it’s serious. (Youngstown Vindicator, 6/24/15)
- In other news, Vince Lombardi is namechecked in this Community Commentary on the efficacy of Educational Service Centers in Ohio. So you know it’s true. (Springfield News-Sun, 6/24/15)
- Finally, an update on that tiny neighborhood (23 houses, 10 kids) within Columbus’ boundaries, zoned for rambling South-Western City Schools, wishing to be rezoned to tony Upper Arlington Schools. Looks like they’ll get their wish after the state sided with their rezoning request, although there are a couple of procedural votes yet to be concluded. Remember folks, none of those kids ever went to South-Western, although over $182,000 in annual property taxes did. Now THAT’s what I call school choice. (Columbus Dispatch, 6/24/15)
