Commentary
8.24.2011
Globally Challenged: Are U.S. Students Ready to Compete?
Daniela FairchildWe're starting to see a trend here
Commentary
8.24.2011
Grade Inflation for Education Majors and Low Standards for Teachers: When Everyone Makes the Grade
Michael IshimotoThe proficiency illusion hits higher ed
Report
8.24.2011
Accountability & Testing
2010-11 Ohio Report Card Analysis
Emmy L. Partin, Terry Ryan, Bianca SperanzaEach year, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute conducts an analysis of student achievement in Ohio's Big 8 urban districts and charter schools. 2010-2011's analysis looks at performance, growth (as measured by value-added), growth over time, comparisons between students in district schools, charters (and charters by type and authorizer type), e-schools, and more.
Commentary
8.24.2011
And we're off: Our annual analysis of Ohio report card data
Emmy L. PartinToday the Ohio Department of Education releases troves of performance data about the state's public schools. Fordham once again provided quick-turnaround, city-by-city analyses of public school performance in the Buckeye state's eight major urban areas.