Public Education Matters
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsOhio's public schools serve 1.6 million children - 90 percent of students in the state! What happens in the classroom has impacts far beyond the walls of the K-12 school building or higher ed lecture hall. So, on behalf of the 120,000 members of the Ohio Education Association, we're taking a deeper dive into some of the many education issues facing our students, educators, and communities. Originally launched in 2021 as Education Matters, Public Education Matters is your source for insightful conversations with the people who shape the education landscape in Ohio. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on Public Education Matters? Email us at [email protected]
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Storytelling as an organizing tool. Plus, Sandy Smith Fischer for STRS.
April 18, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBOur brains crave powerful narratives. Stories help us interpret new information and shape our understanding of the world. They can also motivate us into action. That's what makes storytelling such a powerful tool for organizing within a union. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Cordi and Katie Fuller continue to share their insights and their own stories to explain. Plus, we hear from the OEA endorsed STRS candidate Sandy Smith Fischer, who shares her story about what led her to run to repr...
When "That Kid" Becomes the Teacher: A neurodivergent educator's perspective. Plus, advocating for Developmentally Appropriate Practice in early childhood education
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 23.8 MBJust about every educator has no doubt worked with "that kid." It's the student who can't sit still, who can't just focus, who seems to lash out when faced with even a minor perceived slight. Lindsay Rice was "that kid" and she knows all too well how challenging, and even sometimes traumatic, school can be for other "that kids" like her. But now, as a third grade teacher, Rice is working to share her experiences and perspectives to help other educators better support neurodiverse le...
5 things you didn't know about OASNP. Plus, MCTA's PD Day success.
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 26 MBFrom its humble beginnings in a closet at an OEA Representative Assembly to its evolution into an important resource for all educators across Ohio, there's a lot you probably don't know about the Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals, or OASNP. In this episode, OASNP leaders Jené Wilson and Nikki Nadasky offer five surprising facts about the organization within OEA. We also hear from Medina City Teachers Association President David Hamman about how that local was empowered...
Educators serving as DNC delegates. Plus, fun opportunities to support the OEA Fund.
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOhio's Primary Election Day is March 19, 2024, and across Ohio, voters will be deciding everything from primary races for state legislative seats to school levies. The presidential primary, though, is usually what makes the headlines. And, at the upcoming Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention, the parties' nominations for the US presidential race are usually what gets the spotlight. But as two educators who have been longtime DNC delegates tell us, their ...
NPE report gives Ohio failing grade on state's support for public education. Plus, OEA members talk banned books.
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBThe General Assembly's recent track record on public education issues - including efforts to attack honest education, create universal voucher schemes, and remove accountability measures for the state's charter schools - have earned Ohio a dubious distinction: We are near the bottom of the list of states when it comes to support for public schools. In fact, a new report from the national Network for Public Education gives Ohio an F. We hear from the Network for Public Education Acti...
See Educators Run. Plus, OEA's continued fight against SB 83.
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBEducators need to have a seat at the table when policy decisions are being made, whether that's in their local community or in our statehouse in Columbus. But, for many educators considering a run for public office, it may be difficult to know where to begin. That's where NEA's See Educators Run program comes in. On this episode of the podcast, we hear from Orange Teachers Association member Ship Collins about what he's taking away from his time in the See Educators Run program, whe...
Elevating Education Support Professionals' voices. Plus, OEA's "Ohio Schools" magazine goes digital
January 25, 2024 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBEvery day, it takes a whole team of educators to help Ohio's public school students succeed, and Education Support Professionals (ESPs) are a vital part of that team. On this episode of Public Education Matters, we hear from three ESP leaders about the challenges faced by their ESP colleagues and the value of union membership for ESPs. We also hear from the editor of OEA's "Ohio Schools" magazine about the first-ever digital edition of that publication and the cost savings the move ...
Rolling out Ohio's dyslexia policies. Plus, OEA's Educational Foundation grants.
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MBOhio adopted a package of laws in 2021 to strengthen supports for students with dyslexia through early screening and interventions and professional development to help educator help students with dyslexia thrive. But, as Ohio's dyslexia policy rollout continues in the 2023-2024 school year, some educators are expressing frustration. Delaware City Education Association member Natalie Geer, a ONE Member Ambassador, has been on a listening tour to better understand how the rollout has ...
Creating welcoming P.E. classes for every student - no exceptions. Plus, new resources for OEA members to hold legislators accountable.
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBMarietta Education Association member Alex Myers is on a mission to make sure every child can get the benefits of great physical education classes in welcoming environments that embrace differences in kids’ abilities, and he wants to make sure educators have training about how to adapt their phys. ed. lessons to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Now, he's asking other educators to join him. Plus, now that OEA's revamped Legislative Scorecard has officially been launched,...
Practical guidance for building positive family engagement. Plus, bringing OEA's Aspiring Educators together.
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBFrom addressing issues with chronic absenteeism and classroom behavior problems to help students achieve their full potential and plan for their futures, family engagement with educators is crucial. In this episode of Public Education Matters, the director of the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at the Ohio State University offers practical advice for building positive relationships with families and students and outlines resources available to help educators in this work. OE...
The 2024 OTOY's journey from the newsroom to the classroom. Plus, OEA member deals on grad credit hours.
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27 MBOhio's public school educators are called to the profession by an unwavering commitment to student success. But not every person in Ohio's public school classrooms now may have felt that calling at the beginning of their career arc. On this episode of Public Education Matters, we hear from 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie about his journey from being a sports producer to building one of the best high school broadcast journalism programs in the country. We also learn more ab...
Meeting the needs of growing numbers of English Learners. Plus, OEA Nights with the Cavs and Blue Jackets.
November 16, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBAcross Ohio, educators are contending with growing caseloads of English Learners (ELs) while fighting for the supports and resources they need to meet their students' needs. Members of the Ohio Education Association's EL Cadre are coming together to support each other in that fight and to advocate for the students they serve. On this episode of Public Education Matters, two EL Cadre members set the record straight about what it takes to deliver a high-quality education to every stud...
Supporting student stewards of our democracy. Plus, OEA's Affiliate Grant Programs.
November 02, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBPublic education is the foundation of a strong, functioning democracy, and as part of their education opportunities in Bay Village, Ohio, a group of 17- and 18-year-old students is doing their part to support the future of our democracy by becoming poll workers for Election Day on November 7th. The Bay High School teacher who coordinated this opportunity for them shares his thoughts on this episode. We also hear from OEA's Secretary-Treasurer and Assistant Executive Director of Memb...
Educators belong on local school boards. Plus, OEA's Legislative Scorecard
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MBLocal school boards play a critical role in setting the working and learning conditions in Ohio's classrooms every day. That's why it is critical to elect school board candidates who understand the real issues facing our schools and what our students need to learn grow and thrive. In this episode, we hear from two school board candidates running for seats in the Cincinnati area who are able to provide that important perspective as recently-retired teachers. We also hear from OEA's M...
On Our Sleeves. Plus, celebrating Public Education Matters Day
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MBEducators know mental health must be treated like physical health - it's a basic need that must be met for students to be able to successfully learn and grow in our schools. But, since even before the pandemic, there's been a growing mental health crisis among children. Dr. Ariana Hoet, executive clinical director for Nationwide Children's Hospital's On Our Sleeves program, joins the Ohio Education Association for this episode to discuss factors that contribute to the crisis, what c...
Kids Voting Ohio. Plus, Running for Westerville City Council
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 30 MBA high-quality public education is the foundation of a strong democracy, and part of the work Ohio's public school educators do every day to support that democracy is helping students understand the importance of civic engagement through the elections process and how they can shape their communities. In this episode of Public Education Matters, we learn more about how Kids Voting Ohio is helping teachers hold mock elections to teach their students about the process, and we sit down ...
Kids Voting Ohio. Plus, running for Westerville City Council
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 30 MBA high-quality public education is the foundation of a strong democracy, and part of the work Ohio's public school educators do every day to support that democracy is helping students understand the importance of civic engagement through the elections process and how they can shape their communities. In this episode of Public Education Matters, we learn more about how Kids Voting Ohio is helping teachers hold mock elections to teach their students about the process, and we sit down ...
Speaking in a united voice because Public Education Matters. Plus, the OEA app.
September 07, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 29.7 MBAs the new school year gets underway, the Ohio Education Association is unveiling a new sound and new format for its podcast, while reaffirming the unwavering commitment of its 120,000 members to creating the excellent public schools every child deserves. Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro kicks off season 4 of the podcast with an insightful look at how educators are using their united voice to demand the supports and resources Ohio's public schools, students, and ed...
Public Education Matters because...
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 17.3 MBPublic Education Matters; it's the heart of it all. In the Season 3 finale, we reflect on the challenges and victories over the last school year as well as the opportunities that lie ahead as educators across the state join with parents and community leaders to show the world why Public Education Matters in Ohio. Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro shares his thoughts about why Public Education Matters to him, and how the issues of equity, educator recruitment and ret...
Council on American-Islamic Relations offers new Educator Resource page
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBThe strength of Ohio's public schools is in the beautiful diversity of the nearly 1.7 million students they serve, and it is imperative that educators are empowered to provide culturally responsive education in inclusive environments to students of every race, background, gender, religion, and ability, so all students can learn, grow, and thrive. But when it comes to best serving Muslim students, many Ohio educators may not know where to begin. The Ohio chapter of the Council on Ame...
Retiree answers the call to return to the classroom
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 16.7 MBAcross the state, school districts have found it harder and harder to fill some positions as many educators leave the profession and fewer educators join the workforce in their place. After Manchester City Schools in Adams County could not get candidates to apply for a high school science teaching job, the superintendent asked Jeff Crask - who was working at Wal-Mart after retiring from teaching nearly a decade ago - to come back to his old classroom. Crask tells us why he agreed to...
A Legacy of Education: The Johnsons
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 16.9 MBEducation is often a family business, with generations of great educators following a parent's footsteps into the profession. For Columbus Education Association member Tara Johnson, education was certainly in her blood, but it wasn't her first career choice. For this final installment in the A Legacy of Education series, Tara Johnson, and her mom Terry Johnson, a retired Columbus teacher, sat down to share their thoughts on how the profession has changed, the need to create better p...
Vote No in August
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBOn August 8, 2023, voters in Ohio will have a choice: Accept an amendment that destroys majority rule in Ohio and shreds the sacred principle of "one person, one vote" in our state or vote no on that measure to protect our freedom to make decisions that affect our lives and our futures by preserving the constitutional amendment ballot initiative rules that have worked well in our state for over a century. The choice is clear, but it's going to take every Ohioan working together to d...
Preparing for a Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBOn May 20, 2023, OEA is teaming up with the Hilliard Education Association, OEA-R, and many community partners in Hilliard to host a big book giveaway event for central Ohio students. Upwards of 9,000 books featuring diverse characters, written by diverse authors as part of this Read Across America event. HEA member Tiffany Thomas explains the power of diverse literature in children's lives, and encourages families to come pick out a book with their kid at this Summer Celebration of...
Natasha Hurt-Hayes, Education Champion
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBThroughout this school year, OEA has been recognizing exceptional educators who have been nominated by community members because of the impact they're making in students' lives. One of those Education Champions, Natasha Hurt-Hayes, is also making a big impact on how other educators are meeting students' needs by helping them re-think how their policies, practices, and perceptions are affecting the different groups of students they serve. This episode features excerpts from an interv...
Ohio's schools by the numbers: Policy Matters research examines funding, discipline, absenteeism, and more
April 27, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBAs the Ohio General Assembly continues to debate the education-related measures that are proposed in this year's state budget, it is imperative that every stakeholder has a full understanding of the state of education funding in our state. Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan thinktank, just released a new report digging into the data. The report's author, Dr. Tanisha Pruitt, explains her findings and looks ahead to other education-related research reports that are in the w...
Echoes and Reflections: Improving Holocaust education in Ohio
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBOhioans are witnessing an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents, while, at the same time, it is becoming clear that fewer Americans than ever have even a basic understanding of what happened during the Holocaust or why that is still pressingly relevant today. Effective Holocaust curriculum in our classrooms is crucial to changing that, and studies show bad Holocaust education is worse than none at all. That's why a central Ohio synagogue is hosting middle and high school educators ...
Senate Bill 83: Bad for students, bad for higher education, bad for Ohio
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBIntroduced in the Ohio statehouse on March 14, 2023, Senate Bill 83 is sweeping legislation that hands down one-size-fits-all mandates to Ohio's colleges and universities that would do real, irreversible damage to the institutions that we rely on to train Ohioans to be productive members of our workforce, if it were passed. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Jerry Cirino (R-Kirkland), named SB 83 the Higher Education Enhancement Act, but calling it the Higher Education Destruction Act is a mo...
From the classroom to the Mansfield mayor's office?
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBOhio's educators are invested in their students and in their communities, and across the state, many of them are stepping into leadership roles to lead their communities to brighter futures. Sherry Vaught, an 8th grade teacher in Mansfield City Schools, is hoping to do just that this fall. She's running for Mansfield mayor, and she believes her unique skills from her decades in the classroom would serve her well in the mayor's office. Featured Education Matters guest: Sherry Vau...
DeRolph, 26 years later
March 30, 2023 08:59 - 22 minutes - 17.2 MBOn March 24, 1997, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled 4-3 in the DeRolph v. State case that Ohio's school funding system was unconstitutional and the Ohio legislature must fix it. It has now been 26 years since that decision came down, meaning two entire 13 year education cycles of kids entering kindergarten through graduating high school have gone through Ohio's public schools without lawmakers making things right. Dan Heintz, a teacher in Chardon who serves on the Cleveland Heights-Univ...
#ColumbusStudentsDeserve: Six months after the CEA strike
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 17.2 MBOn August 22, 2022, more than 4,000 Columbus teachers, librarians, nurses, counselors, psychologists and other education professionals went out on strike to win the safe, fully resourced, properly maintained schools every Columbus student deserves. The Columbus Education Association's three-day strike resulted in a contract agreement that included monumental wins for Columbus students, educators, and the community, but that contract was just the beginning. CEA members Regina Fuentes...
Brothers RISE
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBOhio's public schools serve 1.6 million students of all races, backgrounds, genders, and abilities, but unfortunately, that diversity is not reflected in our education workforce. Ohio University's Patton College of Education launched a program to help change that by recruiting Black males to become education majors and fostering their growth throughout their time on campus. Program coordinator Dr. Jason Rawls and Aspiring Educator member Mekhi Evans join us for this episode to talk ...
Arthur Lard for STRS
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBArthur Lard, the OEA endorsed candidate for the STRS Board in 2023, is a Portsmouth City Schools teacher with 31 years of experience in the classroom. He is dedicated to keeping our pensions solvent and secure. All Ohio’s educators deserve a pension they cannot outlive. As a member of the STRS Board he has been dedicated to acting in the best interests of all STRS members. Arthur joins us for this episode to explain why he wants to continue being a voice for OEA members on the State...
Hunger-Free Schools Ohio: Expand meal access for all now
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBSchool meals should be no different than textbooks or transportation services provided to all public school students; they are a basic need for children to learn in school. But, since the end of the pandemic-era programs that provided free school meals for all students in all districts, too many Ohio students are going without the meals they need. On February 20, the Ohio Education Association hosted a virtual press event on behalf of the Hunger-Free School Ohio coalition to call on...
Supporting HBCUs and future educators of color
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 16.7 MBOn April 22, 2023, some of the best college basketball players from around Ohio will go head-to-head against some of the best athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the country on the Ohio State Campus in Columbus. But the athleticism on display during that matchup is only a small part of the purpose for this year's Classic for Columbus event, which also promotes education, economic development and diversity, while providing a platform to potentially b...
The Ohio Children's Budget Coalition's Vision of Child Wellbeing
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Ohio Children's Budget Coalition's Vision of Child Wellbeing - Season 3, Episode 23 As Ohio's lawmakers get to work molding the governor's budget outline into their plan for the state's finances for the next two years, dozens of Ohio organizations and agencies are working together to shape the conversation in the statehouse and ensure Ohio's children remain a top priority. A co-leader of the Ohio Children's Budget Coalition joins OEA for this episode to explain how all of our co...
Beyond the Headlines: Cleveland's Promise
February 09, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBBeyond the Headlines: Cleveland's Promise - Season 3, Episode 22 For an entire school year, two Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer reporters had unprecedented access to the classrooms, students, and educators in a Cleveland Metropolitan School District elementary school without publishing a word. What has followed is a groundbreaking series of stories that have revealed to the world some universal truths about humanity and education in general, which we see in districts across the state...
'Where there's a will, there's a way' - Canton educators create assistive device for student to play guitar
February 02, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MB'Where there's a will, there's a way' - Canton Professional EA members create assistive device for student to play guitar - Season 3, Episode 21 Canton McKinley High School student Nehemiah Culver was born with cerebral palsy, limiting his range of motion in his hands. That did not stop him from dreaming that he could one day play the guitar. So, three Canton educators worked together with their students to create a device that would allow Nehemiah to achieve his goal and perform i...
The Columbia Giving Tree
January 26, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBThe Columbia Giving Tree - Season 3, Episode 20 Columbia Local Education Association member Susie Dunn believes in working for the common good and making the community better by working together. She was recently named an Unsung Hero of the Labor Movement for her work taking care of the people in her Columbia Local Schools community through the Columbia Giving Tree project. DONATE | To support the work of the Columbia Giving Tree project, you can mail a check to: Susie Dunn Copopa...
The ABCs of CEA's Larry Carey
January 19, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBThe ABCs of CEA's Larry Carey - Season 3, Episode 19 When he started his teaching career in a pre-K classroom, Columbus Education Association member Larry Carey started a mission to introduce robust vocabulary to his young students who otherwise would likely not have access to rich language opportunities. Although his job title has changed, that work continues with Carey's new children's book, which he is sharing as part of OEA-Retired's Read Across America campaign this year. Carey...
Bringing Special Needs Professionals Together
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBBringing Special Needs Professionals Together - Season 3, Episode 18 The Ohio Association of Special Needs Professionals (OASNP) has been a department in the Ohio Education Association since the early 1980's. The group has grown over the years to include those who serve people with disabilities both through county boards of developmental disabilities and in traditional public school settings. But, as OASNP prepares to host its annual conference in February, leaders say OASNP and the...
Working to repeal GPO/WEP
January 05, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 17 MBWorking to repeal GPO/WEP - Season 3, Episode 17 Educators who have worked private sector jobs before or during their time as public employees – and those who are counting on survivor benefits from a spouse who worked a private sector job – are getting shortchanged. The Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision mean these educators get a fraction of the social security benefits they should. As retired teacher Judy Novak and OEA Secretary-Treasurer Mark Hill tell u...
Remembering OEA Awards & Scholarships namesakes
December 29, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBRemembering OEA Awards & Scholarships namesakes - Season 3, Episode 16 Every year, deserving OEA members receive awards and scholarship money to further the work of pioneering educators and OEA staffers who have come before them. But today's active educators may not know much about the people for whom those scholarships and awards are named, who made their marks decades ago. We asked some of the retired educators who worked alongside a few of them to share their memories. MORE | To...
A Legacy of Education: Jillian Majzan & Stephanie Hall
December 22, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBA Legacy of Education: Jillian Majzan & Stephanie Hall - Season 3, Episode 15 As families gather for the holidays, we know there will be a wide variety of conversation topics. And, we know at least some families - where two or more generations are educators in Ohio's public schools - will be talking shop. In this special "A Legacy of Education" installment, we have a wide-ranging conversation with a mother-daughter educator duo about everything from the Senate Bill 5 fight to their ...
Standing Together for Public Education
December 15, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19 MBStanding Together for Public Education - Season 3, Episode 14 The Ohio Education Association is committed to fighting for great public schools, a strong democracy, racial, social and economic justice in our communities, and the freedom for our students to receive the full and honest education they deserve. We cannot win those fights alone. During the OEA's Fall Representative Assembly, leaders from four of our crucial community partner organizations joined OEA President Scott DiMaur...
What's next for the NEXUS pipeline school funding?
December 08, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat's next for the NEXUS pipeline school funding? - Season 3, Episode 13 Let's be real: The topic of public utilities' property tax valuations probably doesn't sound like the most exciting thing in the world. But the ongoing questions around the property tax valuation for the NEXUS pipeline is having a huge impact on school districts in more than a dozen Ohio counties along the pipeline's path. Ideastream reporter Anna Hunstman went searching for answers for a news story earlier th...
Ohio Teacher of the Year Melissa Kmetz
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 15.2 MBOhio Teacher of the Year Melissa Kmetz - Season 3, Episode 12 Third grade language arts teacher Melissa Kmetz will spend the next year shining the spotlight on Ohio's exceptional educators and our public schools as the 2023 Ohio Teacher of the Year. She shares her thoughts on mandatory retention under the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, the importance of truly seeing students and empowering them to be leaders, and the one big thing she would do if she could wave a magic wand over her...
A Legacy of Education: Sandra Dowdy & Calista Altenburger
November 24, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBA Legacy of Education: Sandra Dowdy & Calista Altenburger - Season 3, Episode 11 Education is a family business for many of Ohio's dedicated teachers, education support professionals, and higher ed faculty members. In Part 2 of our special "A Legacy of Education" season, we meet a mother-daughter duo in Northwest Ohio who share an important teaching philosophy: People first. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Goog...
A Legacy of Education: The Jessens
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBA Legacy of Education: The Jessens - Season 3, Episode 10 A passion for education seems to run in families, and it is not uncommon for Ohioans to follow their parent's footsteps into the education profession. In Part One of a new series on Education Matters, we're hearing from Vermillion High School teacher Rebecca Jessen and her daughter, James, who is in her first semester as an Art Education major at Ashland University. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on...
The Case Against Mandatory Retention Under the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBThe Case Against Mandatory Retention Under the 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee - Season 3, Episode 9 Ohio lawmakers have the chance to correct a major flaw with the state's so-called Third Grade Reading Guarantee by ending the requirement that students who don't achieve a cut score on one high-stakes test be held back in the 3rd grade. The State Board of Education is set to consider a resolution supporting that change at its November meeting. On this episode, Furman University professor...