Community Connectors Information Webcast Scheduled

The Ohio Department of Education will host a Community Connectors informational webcast on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m., to provide information about the mentorship program and the grant application process. 

Community Connectors Information Sessions Scheduled

The Ohio Department of Education will be hosting four Community Connectors kick-off events the week of Dec. 8 to provide information about the mentorship program and the grant application process. 

Plain Local Teacher Wins Milken Award

Plain Local School District and Frazer Elementary School teacher Jessica Tsoufiou was announced as the winner of the 2014 Milken Educator Award during an assembly at her school on Tuesday morning. 

$10 Million Available Through Ohio’s New School Mentorship Program

Community organizations, faith-based groups and businesses are being asked to partner together to encourage mentorship in Ohio’s schools and help give more students access to role models who can help motivate and inspire them. 

Good News: More Ohio Students Reading at Grade Level

Nearly 96 percent of last year’s eligible third-graders met Ohio’s new reading criteria for promotion to the fourth grade, according to data submitted and reviewed by Ohio’s school districts.