Report cards for schools coming this week

YOUNGSTOWN — The most-recent state report card scores will be released in two parts, and schools can expect lower results.

“We view this as a transition year,” Chris Woolard, senior executive director at the Ohio Department of Education’s Center for Accountability and Continuous Improvement, said in a webinar with news media.

The first release, which will include kindergarten through third-grade literacy, graduation rates and prepared-for-success measures, will be released Thursday.

On Feb. 25, Achievement, Gap Closing and Progress components will be released as well as scores for drop-out recovery and career-technical centers and information about district financial expenditures.

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