A reply to the anti-testers
Under pressure from the school establishment and teachers unions, Ohio lawmakers recently filed bills that seek to cancel state assessments this spring.
Under pressure from the school establishment and teachers unions, Ohio lawmakers recently filed bills that seek to cancel state assessments this spring.
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Budget season in Ohio is always fraught, but factor in the pandemic and accompanying economic downturn and we can be sure that the next few months will be even more heated than usual. Ohioans should expect plenty of education-related proposals in the mix.
Earlier this week, Governor Mike DeWine unveiled his state budget for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
For decades, education reform has focused on removing barriers that keep low-income students from reaching their potential. Among the notable efforts include expanding educational options for disadvantaged families, holding schools accountable for academic outcomes, and providing extra resources to educate children growing up in poverty.
The federal government continues its spending spree aimed at ameliorating the effects of the pandemic.