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4/1/2025

Updates to list of high-quality instructional materials in English language arts

The Department shared the latest updates to the list of approved core curriculum and instructional materials in English language arts. Ohio law requires school districts, community schools, and STEM schools to use materials from these lists beginning no later than the 2024-2025 school year.

4/1/2025

Announcing Ohio’s 2025 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel, and Department Director Dackin recently recognized Ohio’s Business Advisory Councils for their outstanding efforts to connect students to professional skills and real-world experiences.

4/1/2025

Ohio finalists for school employee RISE Award

Two Ohio school employees have been recognized with the 2025 Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award, a program established by Congress to honor outstanding contributions to school service.

4/1/2025

Register for April 3 Department webinar on using surveys and data insights

The Department is hosting a webinar on improving family engagement through surveys on April 3. Attendees will learn how to use surveys and other data collection methods to assist schools in making data-informed decisions.

4/1/2025

Recognizing military families and students during the Month of the Military Child

Districts and schools are encouraged to learn best practices for supporting the unique educational experiences of military-connected students, such as frequent relocations and parental deployments.