Progress 2013: Major changes to affect Ohio teachers, students
(with video) A deluge of new developments directed toward Ohio's
educational efforts is delivering major challenges for school
administrators, teachers and students with which to deal.
Mandates regarding curriculum, testing and evaluations are
either being implemented or are poised on the drawing board,
ready for tweaking and finalization prior to enactment. "Usually
it's one or two changes," said Mentor School District
Superintendent Matt Miller. "This is the first time I've seen a
multitude of changes and they're on the fast track." Beginning
in the 2014-15 school year, Ohio schools will teach a set of
lessons called the Common Core. "The kindergarten through grade
12 Common Core State standards in English language arts and
literacy in history/social studies, science and technical
subjects are the result of a collaborative effort between state
departments of education, teachers, experts in an array of
fields and professional organizations," acco