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Brookings: What makes Columbus a 'star hub' for AI readiness
As artificial intelligence rapidly remakes the U.S. economy, some regions and communities are far more prepared to take advantage of the swift changes than others. According to a new report from Brookings Institution, Columbus ranks in the top 25% across the country for AI talent, innovation and adoption.
Axios Event: Ohio leaders talk workforce development in a changing economy
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Speakers explained how they are approaching career preparation as a key regional priority at an Axios event.
Why it matters: Changes to the workforce, technology and economy are shifting expectations for the job market, and educators are trying to meet the moment to prepare students for future jobs.
Axios
Jul 3
How Ohio's business leaders are transforming education
Today's students need more than a high school diploma. They need clear pathways to good jobs, living wages and long-term success.
Axios
Jun 25
How one city is bridging the gap between education and local jobs
Strong talent pipelines — aligned with business needs — can bolster regional economies and expand worker mobility.
Axios
Jun 25
Ohio kids are falling behind in math fast. It is an urgent problem. | Letter
"A comprehensive strategy to address the math-education gap must build on progress already being made by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce."
Columbus Dispatch
May 10
Ohio may end state-mandated reading assessment that holds failing third-graders back
Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Capital Journal
Jun 11, 2024
New Study of Third Grade Reading Guarantee Highlights Value of Retention Requirement
COLUMBUS – Ohio third-grade students who were retained as part of the state’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee showed substantially higher test
Ohio Excels
Jun 1, 2023
Ohio Governor Wants to Retrain Teachers on ‘the Science of Reading’
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio education and business leaders gathered with Gov. Mike DeWine at the Athletic Club of Columbus Thursday to talk
NBC 4i
Mar 23, 2023
Business and Education Leaders Call for Ohio School Child Literacy Programs Aligned With the Science of Reading
COLUMBUS – A broad-based coalition of education and business leaders has called on state officials to adopt policies to help Ohio reverse a
Ohio Excels
Mar 23, 2023
Akron Education Leader Joins Business Leaderson Board of Statewide Education Advocacy Group
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio Excels, a non-profit coalition of Ohio business leaders focused on strengthening education policy and workforce solution
Ohio Excels
Mar 8, 2023
Business-Backed Education Advocacy GroupPraises Governor DeWine’s Budget Priorities
Ohio Excels says the budget’s emphasis on improved literacy outcomes is welcome news for parents, families, and employers throughout the sta
Ohio Excels
Jan 31, 2023
In 2022, High School Seniors Left $3.58 Billion on the Table in Pell Grants
The high school class of 2022 left about $3.6 billion in Pell Grants on the table by not completing the Free Application for Federal Student
National College Attainment Network
Jan 31, 2023
The effect of COVID-19 on student literacy in Ohio
The pandemic exacerbated many issues that were already present in Ohio school districts.
WOSU Public Media
Jan 26, 2023
As you mark your ballot this November, consider Ohio’s children, the key to Ohio’s future: Lisa Gray
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- There is a lot that children can do that many of us cannot, starting with finding the joy and humor in the simplest of thi
Cleveland.com
Oct 30, 2022
Ohio advocacy group searches for solutions to learning setback caused by COVID-19
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The pandemic has resulted in historic learning setbacks for America’s children, erasing decades of progress.
Local 12 News
Oct 24, 2022
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