What's in store as Ohio replaces graduation test
iStock.com
Photographer: iStock.com
Posted: 11/25/2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- State education leaders have agreed on a plan for replacing the Ohio Graduation Test with a nationally standardized college readiness test, such as the ACT, and 10 subject-area exams.
The decision to scrap the OGT and substitute a tougher series of tests will be a change felt by students and families across the state.
The change is coming as Ohio leaders grow increasingly concerned about the number of high school graduates who receive a diploma yet are academically unfit to enter college. Educators at both levels have pointed to a disconnect between the K-12 and higher education systems that they are now trying to address.
It's all part of an effort to boost the state's college graduation rate of 26 percent, compared with the 31 percent national average.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
PRINT
Around Ohio
-
Several hurt in 14-vehicle I-70 pileup
A huge accident involving 11 cars and four semis shut down Interstate 70 in Clark County this morning.
-
Teen charged after pointing out bodies
-
Ohio unemployment rate drops slightly
-
OH woman arrested on child sex charges
-
Berry's boyfriend says he was suspect
-
Woman loses 177 pounds to run marathon
-
Watch your mouth! Ohio curses most in US
Top Stories
-
3CDC talks about plan for OTR
A WCPO Digital investigation published this week revealed several of 3CDC’s buildings have fallen into serious disrepair. We sat down with Chad Munitz, 3CDC's executive vice president for asset and capital management, to discuss their work and plans for those buildings.
-
Powerball jackpot increases to $600M
-
Several hurt in 14-vehicle I-70 pileup
-
PHOTOS: Top 9 pictures of the week
-
Man sentenced for workers' comp fraud
