10/10/2023
The Department regularly posts rules for public comment. However, the Department has not posted any new rules since the last edition of EdConnection. Find previously announced public comment opportunities for rules and related deadlines on the Department’s website. Check back often as additional rules may be added throughout the week.
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10/10/2023
Recently, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission was one of this year’s recipients for the Leadership Award for Organizational Excellence from the U.S. Green Building Council for building more environmentally friendly schools than anyone in the world. The commission has built 621 Leadership in Energy and Design (LEED®) Ohio schools, creating a greener and healthier future for students, teachers and administrators. LEED® schools are designed to use 35% less energy and an average of 30% less water than other buildings.
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10/10/2023
The Ohio School Report Cards for each school district, community school and Career Technical Planning District provide links to district profile webpages that describe their unique qualities and successes. Districts that did not update the profile link on the recently published 2022-2023 Ohio School Report Cards can make updates by Oct. 23 if necessary.
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10/10/2023
Districts and schools can deepen their knowledge during Dyslexia Awareness Month by checking out the Department’s dyslexia support videos that discuss effective interventions and professional learning opportunities.
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10/10/2023
Register for the upcoming Purple Star Award webinar Oct. 18. The application window for the Purple Star Class of 2024 opens Nov. 1 and closes Dec. 15. Recipients will be announced in April 2024 during the Month of the Military Child.
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