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Ohio has a choice-based education system that empowers families to make schooling decisions based on what’s best for their children rather than what they can afford. In a conventional system, families assigned to a persistently low-performing school would be stuck there unless they could afford to move to a different neighborhood or an entirely new district. The same is true for parents looking for a safer school, one that offers specific courses or extracurriculars, or a building that’s just a better fit.
about 1 month ago
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During his two terms in office, Governor DeWine has prioritized expanding and improving career pathways.
about 1 month ago
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Ohio’s new state budget impacts many areas of K-12 education, including career-connected learning? By our reckoning, their efforts resulted in one important win but also three missed opportunities.
6 months ago
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Ohio is home to five private school scholarship programs. The Jon Peterson Special Needs and Autism Scholarship programs are exclusively available for students with special needs. The Cleveland Scholarship is for students who reside in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
11 months ago
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The countdown to midnight is a time-honored tradition for New Year’s Eve. And while education might not be at the top of many minds while ringing in the new year, 2024 had plenty of headlines that deserve attention. Let’s take a look. Five: Ohio leaders tackle cellphone usage in schools
12 months ago
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Fordham recently published results from a parent survey on educational opportunity in Ohio. Produced in partnership with 50CAN and Edge Research, the nationwide survey collected feedback from more than 20,000 parents and guardians of school-aged children in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. In Ohio, the survey was completed by 408 parents. Here’s an overview of three significant takeaways from the Ohio-specific results.
about 1 year ago
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Last week, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) released updated school report cards that offer a plethora of data from the 2023–24 school year.
over 1 year ago
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’Tis the season: Schools across Ohio are opening their doors to welcome back students for a brand-new academic year. As in years past, teachers and administrators will be responsible for educating an increasingly diverse group of students, including more students with disabilities than ever before.
over 1 year ago
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Work-based learning initiatives provide a direct connection between K–12 education and the workforce. They offer students invaluable work experience, hands-on training with experienced mentors, and a chance to apply technical skills and develop soft skills. They give employers an opportunity to bolster talent pipelines and train future staff on in-demand skills. Robust work-based learning experiences are also one of the hallmarks of high-quality career pathways.
over 1 year ago
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If you’ve been following headlines in Ohio, you’ve likely noticed that there’s an ongoing kerfuffle regarding an overhaul of the state’s K–12 education governance system.
about 2 years ago
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Teacher shortages have been a hot topic in Ohio for years. But the true size and scope of the problem didn’t begin to take shape until the Ohio Department of Education published in-depth data this spring confirming that fewer young people are entering the profession, teacher attrition rates have risen, and troubling scarcities exist in specific grades and subject areas.
about 2 years ago