Scrubbing Districts Referred for Professional Conduct Investigation

Seven school districts found to be improperly reporting attendance data or using questionable practices have been referred to the Ohio Department of Education’s Professional Conduct office to determine if any licensed professional participated in conduct unbecoming the teaching profession by contributing to submission of inaccurate data.

Ohio Controlling Board Approves Recommended Straight A Fund Grants to Foster Innovation

The Ohio Controlling Board approved 24 grant applications involving more than 150 school districts and other partners that were recommended as part of Ohio’s new Straight A Fund to encourage innovation in classrooms.

Ohio Straight A Fund Governing Board Recommends Applicants for Approval

A total of 24 grants from more than 150 individual entities were recommended for a total of $88.6 million in funding Friday by the Straight A Fund Governing Board after a rigorous screening process. The recommendations go to the Ohio Controlling Board for final approval on Dec. 16.

Department of Education Recognizes High Progress Schools of Honor

More than three dozen Ohio schools are being recognized today by the Ohio Department of Education for improving academic achievement among their students, including many from economically disadvantaged homes.

Straight A Fund Governing Board to Meet

The Straight A Fund Governing Board will meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Ohio Department of Education, 25 S. Front St., Columbus, in conference room B-001.

At the meeting, the board will discuss applications and make recommendations on the applicants selected for funding to the Ohio Controlling Board for final approval on Dec. 16