Good morning, Dev Test County. Ohio just decided that when it comes to teaching kids to read and count, fewer choices might actually be better—new state law shrinks K-3 diagnostic options to a handful of approved tests starting in 2026, because apparently standardization is the new black in early education. Every district will be running the same playbook by fall, from i-Ready assessments to Star Math diagnostics.
In completely different news, Wright State University is about to become the center of the chemistry universe next June when organic materials experts descend on Fairborn for a three-day research review. And if you're in the development game, NAHB just dropped a housing stock report that might explain why your contractor keeps talking about "aging infrastructure"—spoiler alert, America's homes are getting up there in years, Ohio included.
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🚨 Ohio mandates major overhaul to K-3 reading and math diagnostic tests! New state law limits approved reading diagnostics to five options like i-Ready and mCLASS, starting 2026-2027 school year. Districts must use only these for all K-3 students by Sept. 30 annually. Math diagnostics now include Star Math and NWEA MAP. Impacts every Ohio school, ensuring standardized early education tools. Read more
🧪 Wright State hosts cutting-edge chemistry review next June! The 2026 Organic Materials Chemistry Program Review lands at Wright State University in Fairborn, OH, June 9-11. Held in the NEC Auditorium, it gathers experts for AFOSR advancements. Boosts local research collab and innovation in Ohio's tech scene. Read more
🏗️ New NAHB report reveals age of U.S. housing stock today. Released Mar 26, it spotlights how old homes shape building needs, with Ohio implications for local markets. Ties into directives easing regs for better mortgage access. Key for Dev Test County developers watching trends. Read more
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