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Speech
Renewing our regional economy, presentation to the Cuyahoga Valley Communities Council, Brecksville, Ohio, February 16, 2006
Tonight, I will talk about a subject that I am sure is on all of our minds - renewing our region's economy. I will comment on the economic transitions we are facing in Northeast Ohio, and I will discuss the critical role that education can play in reinvigorating our region.
Working Paper
K–12 Schools in Ohio Are Separate and Unequal
Schools are one of the main determinants of lifetime employment and wages. In the 1950s and 60s, many Black leaders were concerned that Supreme Court rulings outlawing the racial segregation of schools might not effectively eliminate school segregation. This Economic Commentary uses data from Ohio to show that, even today, Black and white students attend largely separate K–12 schools that provide unequal educational opportunity.
Journal Article
Should Ohio invest in universal preschooling?
A growing body of evidence shows that quality preschooling is associated with a host of benefits to students, schools, and society at large. These benefits can have a positive impact on a state?s budget, too: Children who attend preschool are not only more successful throughout their school careers, they also graduate and go on to college more often, commit fewer crimes, and earn higher wages once they enter the workforce. Research suggests that making public pre-schooling available to all children would be a cost-effective way to improve academic performance. This Commentary explains why ...