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Akron raises grad rate by lowering expectations
Akron’s graduation rate will soar to 93 percent this year. It’s not progress, writes Fordham’s Chad Aldis. The district lowered the bar...
Joanne Jacobs
May 31, 20182 min read


The revolt against algebra
Algebra 2 is the gatekeeper to college, writes Pamela Burdman, of Just Equations on EdSource Today. Many students never make it past. “A...
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 10, 20182 min read


Computer science instead of Algebra II?
Ohio students will be able to take advanced computer science instead of Algebra II under a new law, reports Leo Versel in Education Week....
Joanne Jacobs
Feb 8, 20181 min read


Ohio: No job skills needed to be ‘career ready’
Ohio will put a career readiness seal on the diplomas of graduates who’ve mastered skills such as teamwork and creativity,...
Joanne Jacobs
Jan 3, 20181 min read
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