State of Ohio to Help Schools Make up for Federal Sequestration Cuts to Education

The Ohio Department Education announced Monday that it is allocating a total of $19 million to minimize the impact of federal sequestration cuts on Ohio schools. The sequestration and its resulting cuts in federal education funding are the result of acts passed by Congress and signed by President Obama in 2011 and 2012.

Ohio Department of Education Announces New E-schools for 2013-14

The Ohio Department Education announced Monday the approval of three new e-schools that will be opening for the 2013-14 school year.

Applications Now Being Accepted for Additional EdChoice Scholarships Available to Income Eligible Families

More Ohio students will be eligible for scholarships thanks to legislation that passed last week and was signed into law by Gov. John Kasich as part of the state’s budget bill on Sunday. By expanding the EdChoice Scholarship program already in place, approximately 2,000 additional kindergarten students will receive a scholarship to attend a private school each year.

Department of Education to Explain Impact of Federal Sequestration Cuts

Department of Education experts will discuss cuts imposed on the state due to the federal sequester, discuss potential impacts on local districts and answer questions.

Ohio Educator Standards Board to hold annual retreat June 17-18, 2013

The Ohio Educator Standards Board hereby announces its intent to hold its annual retreat on June 17-18, 2013 at the Quest Business Centers, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, Ohio 43240.