Ohio’s school funding formula is hurting open enrollment
This is third in a series in which I examine issues in K–12 education that Ohio leaders should tackle in the next biennial state budget.
This is third in a series in which I examine issues in K–12 education that Ohio leaders should tackle in the next biennial state budget.
In 2023, Sarah Stitzlein—professor of education at the University of Cincinnati—asserted that “the health of our democracy in the United States depends directly on our public schools.” Her assessment summed up decades of thought and scholarship on the subjec
The soap opera at the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), the entity that manages Ohio’s teacher pensions, has made non-stop headlines of late.
Evidence from the state’s largest school district indicates that there are some potential pitfalls facing Ohio on its road toward improved reading achievement that policymakers should keep an eye on.
NOTE: Today, the Ohio House Higher Education Committee invited testimony from state and national policy leaders as part of their exploratory
This is second in a series where I examine issues in K–12 education that Ohio leaders should tackle in the next biennial state budget.
In addition to my passion for all things curriculum policy, I’m also a fervent foodie. When we eat out, I’m reminded of how my husband and I have very different palates. My go-to’s are seafood and pasta while he’s more of a meat and potatoes guy.
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Ohio regularly creates and funds major education policies in a two-year biennial budget, so it’s never too early to start thinking about the 2025 cycle. This is the first of several posts where I’ll discuss issues that should be on lawmakers’ radars as they gear up.
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Last year, Ohio lawmakers enacted bold reforms that push schools to follow the science of reading, an instructional method that teaches children to read via phonics and emphasizes
Over the course of the pandemic, the number of chronically absent students in Ohio skyrocketed, as it did nationally.
Today, InnovateOhio, under the leadership of Lt. Governor Husted, released a comprehensive AI Toolkit for education titled: Guidance and Resources to Advance AI Readiness in Ohio Schools.
It’s been nearly a year since Governor DeWine delivered a state of the state address previewing his administration’s early literacy agenda.
As we approach September 2024, the education community is bracing for the expiration of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. There’s a growing narrative that this marks a significant funding cut for schools.
Last year, Ohio lawmakers used the state budget bill to enshrine into law some important early literacy re
What is the impact of teacher salary increases on recruitment and retention? A new report gives us an interesting on-the-ground look using data from Washington State.
Last year, state legislators enacted reforms that require Ohio schools to follow the science of reading, an approach to literacy instruction that
Between 2007 and 2022, California saw its K–12 public school enrollment decrease by more than 390,000 students, or more than 6 percent statewide, according to data from the state’s Department of Education.
The aspiration of early childhood education (ECE) is kindergarten readiness for its young learners, followed by strong academic achievement in elementary school and an array of positive social-emotional outcomes along the way (and beyond).
NOTE: Today, the Ohio Senate Education Committee heard testimony on SB 162, which is an effort to improve academic intervention services for underperforming students in all public schools across the state.
Teacher shortages have been a hot topic in Ohio for years.
For nearly two decades, Ohio’s EdChoice program has unlocked private school options for tens of thousands of students by offering state-funded scholarships.
School report cards are out, and the results reveal the persistent challenges facing Ohio students in the aftermath of pandemic-era disruptions to education.
During the 2015–16 school year, Ohio launched a revamped dual-enrollment program called College Credit Plus (CCP).
Some Ohio public schools may be headed for a world of hurt.
The start of a new school year means that big yellow school buses are back on the road. For many, they’re a welcome sign that a familiar routine has resumed. For others, they spark nostalgia. But for district and school administrators across Ohio, the sight of a yellow bus likely spurs stress and concern thanks to widespread bus driver shortages.
With the ink dry on a historic state budget, attention now turns to implementing various components of the legislation.
Led by Governor DeWine, Ohio lawmakers made early literacy a big priority in the recently signed state budget bill. The legislation requires schools to use high-quality instructional materials aligned to the