Researchers, policymakers, educators, and journalists have focused copious amounts of attention on student absenteeism data in the years since a pandemic-era surge that is only now beginning to moderate.
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Most parents assume that if their children are earning A’s and B’s, they must be meeting grade-level standards. After all, A is the highest grade possible. Getting a B is the next best thing. If students weren’t meeting the school’s expectations—if they were academically behind and at risk of falling further—they wouldn’t bring home such good grades.
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When Ohio lawmakers established a science of reading initiative in 2023, they included two provisions aimed at ensuring that higher education institutions are training teacher candidates in scientifically-based r
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Recent media coverage leaves an impression that Ohio public schools are being shortchanged when it comes to funding. But the sky is not falling and we follow the facts to prove it once again.
Ohio kids have recently missed quite a few days of school courtesy of abundant snow and frigid temperatures. For most, this brief time away won’t have a significant academic impact.
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The debate over school choice—especially private school choice—is often contentious.
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Ohio’s school report cards have long provided transparency and accountability for student learning. But they’re not perfect. We explain how one vital report card component—early literacy—could be improved to provide clearer information to parents, educators, and the general public.
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It’s been nearly three years since policymakers established Ohio’s science of reading initiative.
Researchers looking at the impacts of teachers union membership on schools have had an easier time focusing on finance-related outcomes—including former student
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Student participation in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program has skyrocketed in recent years. But the data indicate that unchecked numbers of high schoolers earning college credit may not be entirely good news.
Our latest report examines the predictive value of Ohio’s state tests and finds that scores provide vital data predicting the post-secondary education outcomes of students.
