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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
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
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
Ohio may end state-mandated reading assessment that holds failing third-graders back
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Third Grade Reading Guarantee remains one of the most hotly-debated policies in Ohio's education system, but it may cea
News 5 Cleveland
Oct 21, 2022
Ohio School Report Cards See How Your School is Graded
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Third Grade Reading Guarantee remains one of the most hotly-debated policies in Ohio's education system, but it may cea
Scioto Post
Sep 15, 2022
Ohio House votes to drop requirement that kids who don’t pass Third Grade Reading Guarantee repeat the year
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio House passed a bill that would end the requirement that students repeat the third grade if they don’t score at lea
Cleveland.com
Jun 1, 2022
Employers and educators work to promote Ohio job growth
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Professionals are working together to prepare students to enter the workforce. May 4 marked the fourth annual Workforce an
Spectrum News 1
May 5, 2022
Appeal: Ohio’s children are not learning to read. Adults must move beyond division to help.
Just as the pandemic is moving into the rearview mirror, we are reminded that some of its impacts will linger, potentially for years to come
Columbus Dispatch
May 3, 2022
Opinion: Improved report card system will give needed clarity, direction for Ohio’s schools
Ohio now has a better and fairer way of determining how well our local schools are doing in their essential work of educating our state’s ch
Columbus Dispatch
Aug 9, 2021
Schools in Ohio Will Now Have Their Own Improved Report Card After House Bill 82 Passes
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio parents and the public will have an improved way of gauging how well their children’s schools are performing thanks to t
Scioto Post
Jun 27, 2021
Lisa Gray: Every school, every student must be ready to take next step with on-line learning
This spring Ohio’s educators quickly pivoted from in-person to online instruction in response to the public health needs of the COVID-19 pan
Limaohio.com
Jul 25, 2020
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