Toledo Public Schools’ Mona Al-Hayani Named 2019 Ohio Teacher of the Year

Her passion to nurture and expand the minds and hearts of students helped Mona Al-Hayani become a standout teacher at Toledo Early College High School — and now, she’s earned the title of Ohio’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. In an assembly today, State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria announced the award and surprised Toledo Early College High School students and staff.

Student Achievement Increases Seen Statewide in 2018 Ohio School Report Cards

The Ohio Department of Education today released the annual Ohio School Report Cards and, once again, student achievement increased statewide in multiple areas — and with most subgroups of students. Users can find the grades and other data for all schools and districts, including community and other schools, at reportcard.education.ohio.gov.

Ohio Launches Strategic Plan for Education: Each Child, Our Future

Today the State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria joined key partners to unveil Each Child, Our Future, Ohio’s five-year strategic plan for education. Co-designed over the last year by parents, educators, employers, philanthropic leaders, policymakers and students, the plan seeks to lift aspirations, guide development of state-level policies and promote quality education practices across the state.

Parents Encouraged to Visit ChildCareSearch.Ohio.gov to Find Before- and After-School Care

With many children heading back to school this month, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Department of Education remind parents to visit ChildCareSearch.Ohio.gov when searching for before- and after-school care for their children.

Ohio Department of Education Celebrates New Graduates Headed to U.S. Military

In a first-ever ceremony held at The Ohio State University, the Ohio Department of Education celebrated the members of the class of 2018 who are joining the U.S. military.