A closer look at Ohio’s industry-recognized credential data
Since taking office in 2019, Governor DeWine has prioritized expanding and improving
Since taking office in 2019, Governor DeWine has prioritized expanding and improving
This is the sixth in a series in which I examine issues in K–12 education that Ohio leaders should tackle in the next biennial state budget.
Earlier this summer, the Akron Public Schools (APS) board voted to become part of the statewide lawsuit seeking to dismantle Ohio’s EdChoice Scholarship program.
Expanding and improving career pathways for secondary students is an increasingly important priority for Ohio policymakers. As such, it will likely be a focal point during the upcoming state budget cycle.
Work-based learning initiatives provide a direct connection between K–12 education and the workforce. They offer students invaluable work experience, hands-on training with experienced mentors, and a chance to apply technical skills and develop soft skills. They give employers an opportunity to bolster talent pipelines and train future staff on in-demand skills.
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With a 3-2 vote last week, the Upper Arlington school board signed onto a lawsuit that aims t
It’s no secret that the public-school establishment pulls out all the stops to prevent families from exercising educational choice, including private school options.
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One of the hallmarks of Governor DeWine’s administration has been its emphasis on expanding and improving career pathways for students. Thus, it came as no surprise that the governor focused on this critical issue in his recent state of the state address.
Last January, during his 2023 state of the state address, Governor DeWine pledged to invest additional state funding in career and technical education (CTE) programs.
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Career-technical education (CTE) has become a significant priority for Ohio leaders and lawmakers over the last several years. For those who aren’t familiar with CTE, or who may have outdated views about what it offers students, this increasing emphasis may be surprising.
Last year, Ohio lawmakers overhauled the state’s K–12 education governance system by transferring the majority of powers and duties assigned to the state board of education to a revamped executive branch office known as the Department of Educat
Our latest policy brief provides an overview of the CTE landscape for Ohio high schoolers.
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A new research report examines the confluence of career and technical education (CTE) and the academic trajectory of high school students with learning disabilities (SWLD).
For nearly a decade, leaders in Indiana have shaped state policy based on the Next Level Agenda, a series of legislative and administrative priorities that cover a wide variety of issues ranging from the economy and infrastructure improvements to the drug epidemic.
Industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) can validate attainment of technical skills and signal to employers that a worker is qualified to perform certain tasks. While credentials are particularly useful for adults, they can also benefit high school students by helping to build their skillsets and giving them an edge when it comes time to compete for a job.
For nearly two decades, Ohio’s EdChoice program has unlocked private school options for tens of thousands of students by offering state-funded scholarships.
Data show that America’s current manufacturing workforce is aging and retiring as the sector is expanding exponentially and its
Career and technical education (CTE) was a huge priority for Ohio lawmakers during the recent budget cycle.
Since he took office in 2019, Governor DeWine has consistently prioritized work-based learning and workforce development.
In early July, Governor DeWine put the finishing touch on a landmark state budget by signing House Bill 33 into law.
Since 2005, Ohio has provided state-funded EdChoice scholarships, or vouchers, to help eligible students cover the cost of attending private schools.
The Ohio Senate recently introduced its version of the state budget for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Stackable credentials are a sequence of postsecondary credentials that are earned over time, build on each other, and offer different levels and types of training.
Only one clip today, but it is illustrative beyond its singular presence.
Career pathways are emerging as a promising, bipartisan solution to help adolescents and adults secure well-paying jobs and support employers searching for skilled workers. Although their design varies from state to state, these pathways are intended to help participants develop knowledge and skills in a particular career field, typically one that’s considered in-demand.
Clearinghouses in education are entities that review research studies, analyze the effects of the interventions studied, and provide ratings of those interventions.