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Lacey Snoke

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877-644-6338
Lacey.Snoke@education.ohio.gov

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1/31/2025

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Seeking Sponsors for SUN Meals Summer Food Service Program

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is seeking local nonprofit agencies to participate as sponsors or sites for this year’s SUN Meals summer food service program. The Summer Food Service Program ensures children ages 1-18 continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer break from school, when they do not have access to school breakfast or lunch.

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12/5/2024

Report Details School Districts' Progress Implementing Cell Phone Policies

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce today released a report detailing the progress of school districts in creating and implementing policies on the use of cell phones in schools.

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10/3/2024

State leaders pledge commitment to cut chronic absenteeism

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin today pledged to cut chronic absence by 50% over five years in Ohio schools. Chronic absenteeism negatively impacts social and academic development. Studies show the connection between regular attendance and critical school measures such as reading proficiently, performing well academically, and graduating from high school.

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9/13/2024

Ohio School Report Cards show improved English Language Arts proficiency for elementary students

Ohio School Report Cards show improved English Language Arts proficiency for elementary students 

Percentage of students earning an industry-recognized credential doubles over past year; graduation rates reach highest levels in more than a decade

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6/12/2024

Ohio Extends Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Program

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin announced today that the recipients of Ohio’s Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) savings account program now have additional time to use their approved funds. The deadline to spend funds on eligible learning activities has been extended to Sept. 1, 2025. All claims for ACE payments or reimbursement must be submitted by Oct. 15, 2025.

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