Ohio won’t approve weak credentials that students use as ‘shortcut’ to graduate

By: Patrick O’Donnell, The 74

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 7, 2026

Words: 1,282

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Hoping to make sure high school students don’t waste time earning career credentials that won’t help them find jobs, Ohio is slashing the credentials counted towards graduation, axing easy ones that thousands of students earn, but don’t lead anywhere.

High schools nationally are increasingly encouraging students, especially those who don’t plan on going to college, to earn certificates and licenses in trades or office skills so …

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