Ohio Department of Education, Harvard Announce Schools Selected for Continuous Improvement Opportunity

The Ohio Department of Education and the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University today announced that 19 Ohio schools have been selected to join the Proving Ground network of districts that will work together to address the challenges of chronic absenteeism, college readiness and college enrollment in rural education.

Ohio Department of Education Announces Regional Teachers of the Year

The Ohio Department of Education today announced the 11 teachers who are designated as the “2020 Teacher of the Year” for their respective State Board of Education district through the Teacher of the Year Program.

Ohio School District Nationally Recognized in Washington D.C. for Strategic Efforts to Innovate Student Learning

Educators and administrators from Fairview Park City Schools were recognized last week by the International Center for Leadership in Education in Washington D.C. for their innovative work in improving student learning and achievement at the district.

Ohio Leads Summer Food Program for Students

The Ohio Department of Education today announced their continued efforts in sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program, which provides children with free, healthy meals during the summer break. Participation is simple and no sign up is required. To learn about meal times and site locations, call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or visit education.ohio.gov/KidsEat.

Ohio School District Nationally Recognized for Energy Conservation Efforts

The U.S. Department of Education this week announced that Graham Local Schools in Saint Paris, Ohio is a 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardee. Graham Local Schools is among 25 schools, 14 districts and four postsecondary institutions nationally honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness and ensure effective sustainability education.