Ohio Seeking Schools to Nominate for USDOE Green Ribbon Schools Program

Ohio schools that demonstrate environmentally conscious practices are encouraged to apply to represent the state in the 2013-2014 U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) Green Ribbon Schools competition. Interested schools must apply no later than Nov.15.

State Board of Education to Meet Sept. 9 and 10 at Ohio Department of Education

The State Board of Education will conduct its monthly meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 and 10 at the Ohio Department of Education, 25 S. Front Street, Columbus.

Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band to Perform with OSU Marching Band

The Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band, the only blind marching band in the world, will perform at several events this fall, including the Sept. 21 Ohio State football game against Florida A&M.

1,706 Applications Received for EdChoice Scholarships Available to Income Eligible Families

Approximately 1,700 kindergarten students applied for the Educational Choice Scholarship Program, or EdChoice Scholarship under an expansion to the program passed as part of the FY 2014-2015 budget.

Ohio Selects PSAT for New College-Career Readiness Assessment

Ohio high school sophomores will take the PSAT assessment beginning in October 2014 so that students will know if they are on course to graduate ready for college or a career.