Testimony presented before the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee on HB 67
Chad L. AldisNOTE: On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, members of the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee heard testimony on House Bill 67 which would seek to waive testing in Ohio’s schools for the 2020–21 school year.
State lawmakers take another crack at cancelling state tests
Jessica PoinerLast spring, Governor DeWine signed legislation that eliminated state tests and paused school accountability sanctions for the 2019–20 school year. Efforts by the education establishment to extend these changes through the 2020–21 school year began almost immediately.
A reply to the anti-testers
Aaron ChurchillUnder pressure from the school establishment and teachers unions, Ohio lawmakers recently filed bills that seek to cancel state assessments this spring.
Academic effects of shortened school weeks on student achievement
Jeff MurrayIn a time when the “traditional” K–12 educational experience is going through upheaval and reconfiguration into myriad pandemic-influenced shapes and sizes, it is important to note that many of the so-called innovations students are experiencing are not new. Sudden shutdowns of school buildings?
Ohio Charter News Weekly – 2.12.21
Chad L. Aldis, Jeff MurrayThe opportunity for a better life
Governor DeWine is right: Ohio must not fail its students
Jessica PoinerAt this point, it’s common knowledge that Covid-related school closures are having a major impact on students. Absenteeism rates are high.
Ohio’s fall tests reveal how the pandemic has affected student learning
Vladimir Kogan, Stéphane LavertuNOTE: The Thomas B. Fordham Institute occasionally publishes guest commentaries on its blogs. The views expressed by guest authors do not necessarily reflect those of Fordham.
Has Ohio public school enrollment declined amid the pandemic?
Aaron ChurchillA slew of news