Applications Soon Available for Straight A Fund

A newly appointed governing board today approved the application process for schools and education consortia to apply for grants from the Straight A Fund, a $250 million program that promotes innovative local ideas and programs to help transform and modernize Ohio’s education system.

Straight A Fund Governing Board to Meet

Straight A Fund governing board will meet to approve the application process for the Straight A Fund, a $250 million grant program that promotes sustainable, innovative, local ideas and programs to help transform and modernize our education system.

Ohio Seeking Schools to Nominate for USDOE Green Ribbon Schools Program

Ohio schools that demonstrate environmentally conscious practices are encouraged to apply to represent the state in the 2013-2014 U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) Green Ribbon Schools competition. Interested schools must apply no later than Nov.15.

State Board of Education to Meet Sept. 9 and 10 at Ohio Department of Education

The State Board of Education will conduct its monthly meeting starting at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 and 10 at the Ohio Department of Education, 25 S. Front Street, Columbus.

Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band to Perform with OSU Marching Band

The Ohio State School for the Blind Marching Band, the only blind marching band in the world, will perform at several events this fall, including the Sept. 21 Ohio State football game against Florida A&M.