Why state assessment (still) matters
Ohio legislators recently introduced Senate Bill 358, which proposes to cancel all state testing scheduled for spring 2021, suspend report cards for the 2020–21 and 2021–22 school years, and extend so-called “safe harbor” provisions that shield schools from consequences tied to state ratings. The provision calling for the cancellation of state exams would only go into effect if the state receives an assessment waiver from the U.S.
Rigorous and Relevant Research
We produce and disseminate rigorous and policy-relevant studies that bring new evidence to bear on key education issues in Ohio.
Ohio Policy
Good education policies help lead to great schools. At Fordham, we are a long-time supporter of high-quality school options; consistent advocate for an improved school funding formula; and leading voice for high quality learning standards, rigorous state assessments, and smart accountability systems and metrics.
Thomas B. Fordham Foundation - Ohio Charter Sponsorship
Our approach to charter school sponsorship balances school autonomy with accountability. In exchange for the freedom operate independently, schools are responsible for producing results. We believe that this balance is critical to ensuring success for students and schools.