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An Evidence-Based Approach To Improving The Quality Of Sex Education In Ohio, Alyssa Buschur Apr 2023

An Evidence-Based Approach To Improving The Quality Of Sex Education In Ohio, Alyssa Buschur

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Sex education is arguably one of the most controversial subjects in the United States education system. Because education is primarily considered a state’s responsibility, it is difficult to ensure consistent material is being taught from state to state. Although comprehensive sex education has been proven to be effective, most states including Ohio, lean towards an abstinence-only approach. Ohio currently has very vague and limited sex education policies. In this paper, I will analyze sex education at the federal, state, and district levels (in Ohio) to determine the current state of affairs. I will utilize a case-study analysis of three Ohio …