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2/18/2026

Draft materials now available to educators for Ohio’s Integrated Model Curriculum

Explore new resources, Ohio-specific source sets, and sample lesson plans for Ohio’s Integrated Model Curriculum in advance of a public feedback survey in summer 2026.

2/18/2026

Registration, student speaker sign-up open for celebration of student military service

Registration remains open until Feb. 27 for Military Signing Day, a celebration of Ohio students committing to military service. Students interested in speaking about their reason for serving should submit applications before Feb. 23.

2/18/2026

State finalists honored with national RISE award for school employees

Congratulations to Margie Petrunia with Lakeview Local Schools and Julie Robbins of Cedar Cliff Local Schools for being Ohio’s state finalists for the 2026 Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award.

2/18/2026

Ohio: Wild at Heart film showcasing nature and wildlife now available for free classroom use

From dog sledding to soaring over Hocking Hills, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has released Ohio: Wild at Heart, a film narrated by Archie Griffin that brings the great outdoors into classrooms. Download the educator guide today.

2/18/2026

Monthly Department webinars on supports and monitoring

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce hosts monthly supports and monitoring information sessions on the first Thursday of every month from 1-2 p.m. for special education directors.