Three ways Ohio can improve education-to-workforce pathways
High-quality educational pathways that are closely aligned to in-demand, high-wage jobs are crucial. When implemented strategically and effectively, they can expand talent pipelines for employers, offer opportunities to adults who are struggling to navigate an ever-changing job market, help address readiness gaps, and give recent graduates solid routes into the workforce.
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.