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New grading rules lower Ohio literacy scores, boost some school ratings: Capitol Letter

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Ohio's K-3 literacy scores fell after the state changed how it counts fourth-grade promotions, though some schools gained stars under a revised rating scale.

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Ohio school report cards show K-3 literacy scores drop statewide (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Sep 16, 2026
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A change in how the state counts fourth-grade promotions drove a 5.8-point decline in overall early literacy ratings in the Ohio's school report cards, thought scores for two of three components in the rating actually improved.
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New grading rules lower Ohio literacy scores, boost some school ratings: Capitol Letter (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Sep 17, 2026
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Ohio's K-3 literacy scores fell after the state changed how it counts fourth-grade promotions, though some schools gained stars under a revised rating scale.