Newest Field Trip episode showcases literacy progress at Governor’s Science of Reading Champion Award school

12/2/2025

Sharing exemplary literacy results in Ohio schools

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is proud to announce the release of a new episode of Field Trip, the video series that explores the education priorities shaping Ohio’s schools. Each installment highlights the success of educators and students making a difference in their communities.

The second installment of the series’ two-part feature, Building a Story, spotlights the literacy work underway in two exemplary districts. Episode two features Ashland City Schools and highlights how the district’s cross-content literacy instruction led to its recognition as the only middle school in Ohio to be awarded a Governor’s Science of Reading Champion designation in 2025. Watch the latest episode now.

The first episode, featuring Elyria City School District, explored how gradual implementation in elementary schools led to exemplary results for all five of the city’s elementary schools.