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4/21/2026

Statewide Attendance Dashboard launches to assist communities with reducing chronic absence, virtual town hall will support data use

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin have launched Ohio’s Statewide Attendance Dashboard, a public tool designed to provide attendance data to help communities reduce chronic absenteeism. A virtual town hall will take place April 30 to help attendees use the dashboard.

4/21/2026

In-Demand Jobs Week highlights in-demand industries and opportunities

Schools are preparing students for an ever-growing range of career opportunities. In-Demand Jobs Week is a great chance to spotlight some of the fastest growing industries, along with the pathways leading to success in these fields.

4/21/2026

School communities invited to join acts of kindness movement

Aligned with America 250, the United States of Kindness invites schools to join a nationwide movement that encourages 250 acts of kindness this year.

4/21/2026

Upcoming trainings support districts in strengthening data quality

The Department is hosting Secure Data Center trainings to deepen understanding of how local data flows into Ohio’s accountability system.

4/21/2026

Prepare for platform migration of online Department courses and transcripts

As previously notified, online trainings delivered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will migrate from the current learning management system to Ohio Learn in May. Partially completed work will not transfer.