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9/25/2023

Nineteen Ohio Schools Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including 19 schools in Ohio. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments.

9/25/2023

Show spirit for regular attendance

Schools and districts can have students, staff and community members wear their school colors and display the Stay in the Game! supporter posters to recognize the importance of regular student attendance.

9/25/2023

Ohio Materials Matter statewide webinar series on high-quality instructional materials

The Department is partnering with EdReports for a series of statewide webinars to provide informationabout selecting and implementing high-quality instructional materials. Districts and schools are encouraged to attend and use the session materials, resources and recordings. Register for the next upcoming session and learn more.

9/25/2023

Upcoming training session for understanding school attendance data

Registration is open for a new learning opportunity to help schools and districts examine attendance data. The virtual training, “Understanding and Using Attendance Data for Improvement,” is targeted for Regional Data Leads, members of the Ohio Education Data Professionals Network and anyone seeking more knowledge about attendance data.

9/25/2023

Reminders about updated FAFSA process coming in December

The U.S. Department of Education is preparing an updated FAFSA that will launch in December. The departments of Education and Higher Education ask districts and schools to take some simple steps to help students and their families prepare.