With third-grade retention in shambles, it’s another year of social promotion in Ohio
Without a strong third grade retention policy, it’s a sure bet that Ohio students who cannot read proficiently are being promoted to fourth grade. We look at the data which starkly illustrate the problematic return of “social promotion.”
Aaron Churchill 11.4.2024
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A hard news day for Ohio's education community
9.21.2009
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Pity those who have to implement accountability systems for 21st century skills
Terry Ryan 9.18.2009
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Taking a stand for Rhee -- catering to "learning styles" can help students get engaged
Jamie Davies O'Leary 9.17.2009
OhioOhio Gadfly Daily
Ohio Education Gadfly: teacher pensions, mentoring programs, evolution and more
9.16.2009
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Ohio fiscal saga continues, this time let's talk about full-day kindergarten
Jamie Davies O'Leary 9.15.2009
OhioOhio Gadfly Daily
On the decline of stately schools
Emmy L. Partin 9.11.2009
OhioOhio Gadfly Daily
Ohio scraps social studies testing
Jamie Davies O'Leary 9.11.2009
OhioOhio Gadfly Daily
Sage policy advice from the Ohio Education Gadfly
9.9.2009
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Optimism fades as Ohio's school funding reality sets in
Emmy L. Partin 9.8.2009
OhioOhio Gadfly Daily
Grade inflation on state & city report cards
Jamie Davies O'Leary 9.4.2009
OhioOhio Gadfly Daily
The spillover effect
9.3.2009
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This week's Ohio Education Gadfly brings you up close and personal
Jamie Davies O'Leary 9.2.2009
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