The annual release of state report card data in Ohio evokes a flurry of reactions, and this year is no different. The third set of tests in three years, new components added to the report cards, and a precipitous decline in proficiency rates are just some of the topics making headlines. News, analysis, and opinion on the health of our schools and districts – along with criticism of the measurement tools – come from all corners of the state.
Fordham Ohio is your one-stop shop to stay on top of the coverage:
- Our Ohio Gadfly Daily blog has already featured our own quick look at the proficiency rates reported in Ohio’s schools as compared to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). More targeted analysis will come in the days ahead. You can check out the Ohio Gadfly Daily here.
- Our official Twitter feed (@OhioGadfly) and the Twitter feed of our Ohio Research Director Aaron Churchill (@a_churchill22) have featured graphs and interesting snapshots of the statewide data with more to come.
- Gadfly Bites, our thrice-weekly compilation of statewide education news clips and editorials, has already featured coverage of state report cards from the Columbus Dispatch, the Dayton Daily News, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. You can have Ohio education news sent direct to your Inbox by subscribing to Gadfly Bites.
And most importantly, Fordham’s own annual analysis of Ohio report card data. We look in-depth at schools, districts, and charter schools in the state’s Big 8 urban areas. You can see previous years’ reports here and here. Look for it in the coming days.
