Earlier this summer, when Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 19 into law, it marked the end of a long legislative process and the beginning of what could be a turning point for Ohio educati
In 2023, Ohio lawmakers enacted a sweeping early literacy initiative aligned with the science of reading, an evidence-based
A plethora of research findings indicate that the gender gap in college performance today—favoring females in terms of enrollment in a four-year college an
If the provisions of Ohio Senate Bill 19 are implemented faithfully, it could significantly boost math achievement for Ohio students. Here’s how.
Today, the Ohio House Education Committee voted unanimously to favorably report Senate Bill 19. The legislation, which Senate lawmakers passed unanimously last November, includes critical reforms aimed at turning around Ohio’s sluggish performance in mathematics.
NOTE: Today, the Ohio House Education Committee heard testimony on Substitute Sena
Urban revitalization efforts touch many aspects of daily life for residents, with the ultimate goal of making the community a better place to live for all.
In 2023, Ohio lawmakers established a statewide initiative grounded in the science of reading, an evidence-based
Ohio’s adoption of the science of reading is off to a strong start, thanks to Gov. DeWine and the General Assembly. We look at new examples of how this rigorous implementation will continue so that the effort can achieve its long-term goals.
Ohio Senate Bill 19 aims to support high-achieving students by requiring public schools to enroll any student in grades 3–7 who scores high enough on their state math exam in an advanced math course the following year. Here's why that effort is vital.
Governor DeWine, in his final State of the State address, called on the Department of Education and Workforce to redouble efforts to robustly implement the Science of Reading.
A newly-updated report on College Credit Plus has been released, covering 2015–16 through 2024–25. Is Ohio’s dual enrollment program living up to the promise of boosting students to and through college with less debt? We take a look at the findings.
Note: Today, the Ohio House Education Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 19.
Concern is growing over the impacts of AI use on
Our latest report examines Ohio’s current diploma requirements as well as recent trends in high school graduation and student achievement. It uncovers large discrepancies in graduation and proficiency rates, indicating that many students leave high school without a strong academic preparation.
While potential cuts to federal funding for English learner (EL) services in schools are currently making noise, some timely
Schools across Ohio are working to improve early literacy, following the state’s detailed guidelines. But there’s still more that they could easily do for the benefit of students.
Helping students recover from pandemic learning loss is a vital, ongoing job with a ticking clock. Many students impacted by school closures, ineffective remote education practices, inconsistent reopening policies, and long-term chronic absenteeism have already graduated or dropped out.
Two years ago, Ohio enacted early literacy reforms aligned to the science of reading that impacted multiple aspects of teaching and learning. How are things going so far? New data from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce gives us some important clues.
State budget season is over, but that doesn’t mean legislators can’t still take action to help boost Ohio’s languishing math achievement. Here are three areas that should be addressed when they return to Columbus.
Long-running efforts to increase academic achievement for girls in middle- and high-school math seemed to be bearing fruit by 2019.
After a very busy spring, lawmakers are rapidly approaching the finish line for the biennial state budget.
Research shows that students who pass Algebra I by ninth grade are more likely to graduate high school, attend college, and earn higher salaries when they enter the
Can a parent-education initiative help a school district to boost the readiness of three-year-olds who will soon enter pre-K? One Texas district has been implementing such a program for almost a decade, and a new working paper documents outcomes that are both promising and problematic.
In 2022, the first year Samantha Eischen used Amplify CKLA, a reading curriculum based in the Science of Reading, the second-grade teacher at Escuela SMART Academy in Toledo was sold.
Student math and reading achievement continue to lag in schools across Ohio. Governor DeWine is proposing numerous initiatives to address this issue via the state budget. Yet lawmakers can and should go further in the following ways.
Our latest report provides insight into how Ohio teachers view the shift to the Science of Reading. Conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the survey finds promising signs that most teachers are supportive of these changes, while also uncovering areas that need continuing attention from state and local leaders.
Last year, during his state of the state address, Governor DeWine called on the legislature to “make a very simple fix in statute to insert career planning into existing graduation plan requirements.” The
If policymakers are serious about improving student achievement, Ohio needs to double down on the literacy efforts already underway and add numeracy to the mix. Here are four provisions in the proposed state budget that can help.
While many fret over the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), the jury is still out regarding its benefits and drawbacks for K–12 education, and researchers are trying to catch up to the rapidly-expanding technology.
