Governor Bob Taft Cites Project Lead The Way in 2005 State of the State - “Unleashing Ohio’s Economic Potential”

In his State of the State message to legislators, Governor Bob Taft specifically mentioned Project Lead The Way as one method of raising standards and improving high schools. His text is as follows:

We’ve taken steps to raise standards and improve our high schools.
This year’s class of sophomores is the first that must pass a new, tougher test to graduate.

• We are partnering with the Gates Foundation and Knowledge Works to turn 20 large, traditional high schools into smaller, more effective learning communities.
• More than 10,000 high school students are earning college credit through dual enrollment.
• And we’re helping Project Lead the Way expand the number of students enrolled in rigorous pre-engineering programs during high school.

These projects are promising, but they are just a beginning. We must make college more affordable, and make sure our students are prepared when they get there.

2/10/05