Ohio Excels

An enlightening panel discussion at today’s “Connecting the Data” workforce-readiness briefing on Senate Bill 328 featuring @duwainpin of @McKinsey, Kate Akers of DQC, and Emma Smales of @LtoED!

Exciting to hear Heather McKay of @stradaeducation discuss data exploration activity at today’s “Connecting the Data” briefing on Senate Bill 328 and Ohio’s new Education and Workforce Return on Investment (ROI) Initiative!

Great to hear from our own @cpalsgrove at today’s “Connecting the Data” briefing on Senate Bill 328’s ROI Initiative to require state agencies to link and analyze data across education, workforce, and economic development systems.

Honored to hear from @senator_koehler at today’s “Connecting the Data” briefing about Senate Bill 328, ground-breaking workforce-readiness legislation meant to transform how Ohio uses education and workforce data to drive improved results.

“The ROI Initiative is about connecting the dots, using data to measure outcomes, strengthen pathways, and make smarter decisions that better serve students, employers, and taxpayers,” Ohio Excels President Lisa Gray tells attendees at today’s Connecting the Data event.

More than 200 policymakers, education leaders, and workforce advocates at today’s “Connecting the Data” briefing on Senate Bill 328 and Ohio’s new Education and Workforce Return on Investment (ROI) Initiative!

Ohio Excels applauds @GovMikeDeWine for his strong leadership and steadfast commitment to improving outcomes for Ohio students and strengthening our state’s future workforce.

Exciting news from @COTCedu on its Promise program. Efforts like this help more Ohioans pursue an in-demand career, gain valuable skills, and build a stronger future. newarkadvocate.com/story/news/edu…

Ohio Excels VP of Strategic Partnerships & Government Affairs @cpalsgrove was honored to join today’s @AccelerateEd panel discussion, When Sectors Align, to talk about what it takes to strengthen career pathways and expand high quality pathways for students across the state.

Today, Ohio Excels’ Kevin Duff and Cassie Palsgrove testified before the Senate Education Committee in support of SB 328, strengthening career exploration and career-connected learning so more students graduate with a clear path to opportunity. ohioexcels.org/sb328

Reality Check: Higher education is and will remain a significant training component necessary to meet job requirements, especially when 66% of Ohio’s jobs in 2031 will require some postsecondary education: bit.ly/3LRX759

In today’s @daytondailynews, @senator_koehler makes the case for #SB328 — helping students explore careers earlier, build professional skills, and graduate with a clear plan. daytondailynews.com/local/opinion-…

Congrats to @LtoEd for its inclusion in a $7.5 million grant award from the @StriveTogether Pathways Impact Fund for development of the Pathways for Accelerated College and Career Experiences career-connected learning sequence! Learn more: bit.ly/4qRT4Er

Ohio Excels Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Government Affairs Cassie Palsgrove was honored to testify today before the House Education Committee in support of Senate Bill 19, a bold, multi-layered approach to improving math outcomes in Ohio.

Great news for Ohio families. Strengthening investments in early care and education will help ensure more children get the strong start they need for long-term success.

Reality Check: Students who accumulate college credit in high school are more likely to continue their education because they are academically ready and well-positioned to reduce their time and cost to a degree: bit.ly/3LRX759

Congratulations to Ohio’s 2026 Business-Education Leader Award winners! When educators and employers work together, students win.

“Whether a student plans to enter a skilled trade, pursue a college degree, or earn an industry credential, math is no longer optional. It is foundational to success in the modern economy.” Read Lisa Gray’s guest column in the @ClermontSun. bit.ly/4ksbHNJ

Strong math skills aren’t optional for students or Ohio’s economy. Lisa Gray’s most recent op-ed outlines why math matters and how Ohio can do better. logandaily.com/ohio-s-math-wa…

Career and Technical Education Month is a chance to celebrate pathways that are gaining well-deserved attention for connecting learning to work and preparing Ohio students for what comes next.