Attorney general appeals ruling on school funds
Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery has appealed a Perry County judge's ruling that the state school funding plan remains unconstitutional. The appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court follows a 1997 ruling finding disparities in funding and heavy reliance on local property taxes.
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Ohio probes flaws in proficiency tests across districts
Akron Beacon Journal reports statewide problems in fourth sixth and ninth grade tests across eight largest districts Akron Canton Columbus Cleveland Dayton Toledo Youngstown and Akron only Cincinnati spared. Officials say glitches not typical and aim to fix issues before next year while January report cards may reflect imperfect data.
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Proficiency test problems hit Ohio districts
Akron reports sixth grade math sheets faulty delaying tests. Canton notes wrong answer sheets delaying testing by a day. Cleveland sees mislabelled test booklets and late distribution. Columbus missing pages and photocopying to finish scoring. Dayton schedules rerouted due to faulty booklets. Toledo retakes for missing pages. Youngstown defective citizenship and science booklets disrupt scheduling.
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District report cards reflect higher standards in Ohio
Ohio districts face explaining lower 1998 proficiency rates on state report cards next week. Education officials used a higher standard for comparison, not yet in effect, to set future goals. Critics say the move hides real improvements while it frustrates both districts and parents.
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