When it comes to learning math, fractions often top the list of tricky topics for students. But at The Richland School of Academic Arts (RSAA), fifth and sixth grade math teacher Angel Vega decided to turn that challenge into an opportunity. “Math is a schoolwide struggle point, and fractions are one of the hardest concepts […]
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By Joni Byus, School Improvement Representative Over the past several years, most schools in our portfolio have experienced the impact of the national teacher shortage firsthand. While there are many contributing factors, it is important that we do not remain focused solely on the causes. Instead, our collective energy should be directed toward understanding how the
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This Medicare Open Enrollment season, Service Coordinators across Ohio have been partnering with the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) to bring valuable guidance directly to residents. Special thanks to Nikki Klingel, Outreach Specialist with OSHIIP, who has traveled to many sites across the state to help seniors better understand their Medicare options. At
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By Brit Seward, M.Ed., School Improvement Specialist, Mathematics Across our portfolio, mathematics results show small signs of improvement, but proficiency remains alarmingly low. For example, only 9.7% of students scored proficient in Algebra I this fall, compared to 62.7% statewide (Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, 2025). These numbers are not just statistics—they represent opportunities
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On October 3, we had the incredible honor of celebrating the 20th anniversary of Buckeye Community Hope Foundation’s Education Division. For two decades, we have been dedicated to empowering schools, supporting educators, and ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality public education. It was a truly special evening spent with those who have
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Our September Health Fair at Lansing Limited Apartments welcomed over 125 attendees! Residents connected with local services and resources, explored wellness opportunities, and enjoyed valuable information provided by local agencies. A very special thank you to Service Coordinator Debbie Turner, whose hard work and dedication made this event possible! And of course, gratitude to all
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By Mindy Farry, BCHF School Improvement and Accountability Representative When I saw Stephen Covey’s book, Trust and Inspire at a little local bookstore I love in New York City, I couldn’t resist. In this book, he makes a strong case for making a systemic shift in leadership styles. He stresses that the world has changed, but that in most
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During our Education Division staff retreat this June, we engaged in strategic planning with The National Charter Schools Institute. A key part of the experience was reconnecting with our “why” in education, a reflection on the personal purpose that drives our work. We’re excited to begin sharing those stories in upcoming Sponsor Updates. We’re kicking
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By Stan Nicol, Data Analysis and School Accountability Representative, BCHF Years ago, the Education Management Information System (EMIS) had an error report called the “Agg-5”. This was a reporting error report schools would use to clean up their data before submitting it to the State Department. When I worked with the data, I decided that
At Horizon Science Academy, innovation in education isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a mission – and Assistant Principal of Academics, Aaron Wise, is leading the charge by bringing Virtual Reality (VR) into the classroom to transform English Language Learning (ELL). Wise’s journey with VR began two years ago, during an unexpected moment of inspiration. “I
