The Mountain Ahead: A report on the college and career readiness of Ohio students
Across the nation, headlines have trumpeted soaring high-school graduation rates. Ohio is no exception. Lofty rates leave the impression that the vast majority of students are ready to take their next steps in life. But the truth is that too many students exit high school not fully prepared for college and career.
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.