New Schools of Honor Program Expands Recognition to Schools Making Significant Gains Despite Challenges

COLUMBUS – Through Ohio’s new Schools of Honor program, the Ohio Department of Education is recognizing 90 schools that have sustained high academic achievement and made substantial progress while serving a significant number of economically disadvantaged students.

New Ohio Law Requires Additional Concussion Awareness Training for Coaches

COLUMBUS, OH – More than 16,000 coaches will be required to have concussion training before they can receive their three-year pupil activity permit as House Bill 143, voted into law (ORC 3707.52) in December of 2012, becomes effective today.

New Ohio Law Requires Additional Concussion Awareness Training for Coaches - Concussion Training Release For Radio (with sound)

More than 16,000 coaches will be required to have concussion training before they can receive their three-year pupil activity permit as House Bill 143, voted into law (ORC 3707.52) in December of 2012, becomes effective today.

Kenston High School Selected Among Group of National Green Ribbon Schools - Green Ribbon School Release For Radio (with sound)

Green Ribbon School Release For Radio (with sound)

Through its efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, promote better health, and ensure effective environmental education, Kenston High School in Chagrin Falls was selected as a national Green Ribbon School. Kenston High is among 64 schools to receive this national honor. 

State Board of Education Accountability Committee Announces Upcoming Meetings

COLUMBUS – The State Board of Education Accountability Committee will meet several times during the next five weeks. Accountability Committee meetings are scheduled for April 24 from 3-5 p.m.; May 13 from 3-5 p.m.; and May 29 from 3-5 p.m. All meetings are scheduled to be conducted at the Ohio Department of Education, 25 S. Front Street, Columbus, 43215.