By Stan Nicol, M.ED., Data Analysis and School Accountability The third grade English Language Arts (ELA) Ohio State Test is an assessment given up to three times each school year. It is an important assessment, scores on which are tied to Ohio’s Third Grading Reading Guarantee. The test is given in fall and spring. For […]
Dan Jones, a 7th and 8th grade social studies teacher at The Richland School of Academic Arts (RSAA), has been integrating his love for Project-Based Learning (PBL) and AI into his classroom. Having taught for 19 years, 13 of them at RSAA, Jones is a dedicated educator and author. However, earlier on in his teaching career, Jones
Making Learning Come Alive Read More »
A former elementary school in Zanesville, Ohio is set to be demolished after the holidays. McKinley Elementary School has been closed since 2006 and last year a request was submitted to rezone the property. In its place will be a new affordable housing complex called Zane Commons. “This will be an affordable housing development and
Former McKinley Elementary School set to be Demolished Read More »
I never thought I’d say it, but I’m tired of hearing the word equity. The word equity has become so overused to the point where it lacks significance. It is most often being used as a superficial signal of commitment to equity, rather than an actual commitment. The equity trend runs the risk of reducing
I’m Tired of Hearing the Word Equity Read More »
Summit Academy Transition High School Columbus and Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton partnered with sponsor Buckeye Community Hope Foundation for the Workforce Literacy Project. The project combines literacy instruction and career preparation. As part of the project, a panel discussion, “Literacy in the Workplace,” was held at Columbus Transition High School on November 17 for 9th-
Literacy in the Workplace Read More »
By Zoe Plotnick, School Improvement Representative, English Learner Supporter What makes your school’s culture distinctive? How do members of your school’s community express these distinctive values and traits? If you stopped to reflect on these questions, there is a good chance that your thoughts turned towards your school’s core traditions, many of which are celebrations
7 Ways to Institutionalize a Culture of Celebration in Your School Read More »
BCHF Service Coordinator, Marianne, organized a community Thanksgiving dinner with residents at Country Apartments. A fun time was had by all, and children made turkeys using pecans, pipe cleaners, and construction paper. Thank you, Marianne, for putting together a wonderful and festive event!
Thanksgiving Community Dinner Read More »
Residents at Waterford Place were blessed this Thanksgiving with a turkey basket which was generously donated by St. Dominic’s Parish. Thank you for your support of the residents!
Residents Receive Thanksgiving Baskets Read More »
Walter Thompson, and his leadership team at Imagine Akron Academy, were recognized for their character development efforts from the last school year with a Measures of Excellence award. This award is given out to the top performing Imagine schools in each measure: ● Shared Values of Integrity, Justice, and Fun ● Parent Choice and Satisfaction ● Academic Growth ● Character Development
School Leader Spotlight Read More »
Please see the below board member development opportunities in November. Annual Board Member Training (Virtual) Buckeye Community Hope Foundation Date: 11/4/2023 Time: 9:00 A.M. -12:15 P.M. Register here: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=22359&I=4593681 2023 Sunshine Laws Training Date: 11/16/2023 Time: 9:00 A.M. -12:20 P.M. Location: Byxbe Building Register here: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Legal/SunshineLaws/Sunshine-Law-Training 2023 Sunshine Laws Training (Virtual Webinar) Date: 11/29/2023 Time: 1:00 P.M.
November Board Member Development Opportunities Read More »
