Ohio districts chase A under new grade system
The Ohio Department of Education unveiled a new rating system that replaces the old excellent with distinction and excellent. State Superintendent Richard Ross says the change aims for more transparency as Lorain County districts now strive for an A.
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Lorain County technical schools receive state report cards
Lorain County vocational schools earned A to F grades in a new state accountability system. State officials from the Ohio Board of Regents and education departments released the results noting the aim to hold career technical centers accountable like other districts.
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Ohio uses letter grades for nine school categories
The Ohio Department of Education details categories across achievement progress graduation and gap closing. It explains performance indicators and performance index as measures of proficiency and overall student achievement. Value added tracks yearly growth for all students and subgroups. Graduation rates cover four and five year spans. Gap closing uses annual measurable objectives comparing groups to overall student performance.
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Seniors Named King and Queen at Fair Event
At the fair two seniors received senior citizen king and queen titles while young children presented to judges showcasing their entries.
Woman in Jail Still Paid by County Court Employer
Lorain County woman Yvette Williams serving six months in jail for theft and five counts of passing bad checks continues to be paid by her employer the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court. She is on paid administrative leave pending an internal Juvenile Court investigation while her status and eligibility for work release are reviewed. Williams was hired January 28 as a legal services clerk and faces a three year probation.
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