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1/29/2025

Literacy grant funding, revised Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement, and ReadOhio office hours

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is accepting applications from districts and schools serving K-12 students for the $60 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant. An updated version of Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement is now available, and upcoming ReadOhio Policy Hour webinars provide updates on a variety of literacy-related topics.

1/29/2025

Focus on literacy and math remains critical following release of Nation’s Report Card

The National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the Nation’s Report Card, released its 2024 results for grades 4 and 8 in reading and math. These assessments measure educational achievement across the country.

1/29/2025

Special Education Profiles released

The Department released phase 1 of the 2024-2025 Special Education Profiles. Districts and community schools can use the data to improve special education programs.

1/29/2025

Ohio educators honored with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Six Ohio educators are being nationally recognized as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

1/29/2025

School Safety webinar series: Building Psychological Safety

On Feb. 5, the Department is hosting a no-cost webinar, Building Psychological Safety: Prevention and Mental Health in Ohio Schools, as part of the ongoing School Safety series.