Four Ohio Seniors Selected Presidential Scholars

COLUMBUS, OH – Four Ohio high school seniors were announced this week as Presidential Scholars.

Race to the Top Year-Two Progress Report Released

COLUMBUS, OH – The goals of Race to the Top have become the education goals of Ohio, and progress is already being made toward achieving those goals.

Ohio Educator Standards Board to Meet May 6-7

The Ohio Educator Standards Board will meet May 6 and 7 at the Quest Business Center, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, Ohio 43240. The Licensure committee meets at 10 a.m. on Monday with the Standards committee meeting at 6 p.m. The full board convenes at 9 a.m. on Tuesday with the business meeting starting at 1 p.m.

Department of Education Awards 91 Early Literacy and Reading Readiness Grants

COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Education announced 91 educational entities were selected to receive the Early Literacy and Reading Readiness Grant, which provides an opportunity for districts and community schools to pursue funding from a pool of $13 million.

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.