Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Research shows that student cell phone use in school has a negative impact on academic performance and mental health. Without access to cell phones, students can focus on the present, the people around them, and their education. Ohio law now requires all schools to adopt a policy by July 1, 2025 that governs student cell phone use during school hours. Visit https://lnkd.in/eUddHnsh for a model policy to assist administrators and a toolkit that includes resources for families.

Let's shine a spotlight on Ohio's inspirational school employees! The RISE Award honors exemplary classified staff members who make a positive difference in the lives of students and in their learning communities. Submit your nomination by Sept. 30.

School-community partnerships in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio are lifting up students and strengthening reading achievement. Director Stephen Dackin praised this focus on the science of reading at today’s Northeast Ohio Literacy Summit hosted by City of Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. Earlier this year, Governor Mike DeWine and Director Dackin met with Cleveland leaders to share the importance of the science of reading. Mayor Bibb's work to convene today’s summit builds momentum centered on the science of reading and literacy achievement.

Creating new STEM learning opportunities! Check out the Ohio STEM Learning Network's Classroom Grant Program. Grants will support K-12 STEM education for Ohio schools.

🗓 The Ohio Educational Technology Conference, being held Feb. 11-13 in Columbus, will connect teaching and learning with innovative practices, hands-on demonstrations, and conference tracks showcasing all areas of educational technology.

🎒 Welcome to the new school year! Read Director Stephen Dackin's message to Ohio's teaching and learning communities in our back-to-school issue of EdConnection: https://bit.ly/46TdWDa

This week, Director Stephen Dackin joined Ohio Department of Administrative Services Director Kathleen Madden and Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey for the Perspectives Series to discuss Ohio's efforts to raise literacy achievement with instruction grounded in the science of reading. ▶️ Want to learn more? This short film documents Ohio’s focus on the science of reading and the critical work happening throughout the state to support literacy: https://lnkd.in/ebPTpamM 📸 via Ohio Facilities Construction Commission

Reading unlocks the door for all future learning and provides a lifetime of opportunities. This story details Ohio's efforts to raise literacy achievement with instruction grounded in the science of reading and how parents and families can support this learning at home.

Working to support student health and wellness! Expanding school-based healthcare is proven to significantly reduce barriers to accessing essential health services, leading to improved physical and mental health, and academic outcomes for students. The Health Center at Springfield High in the Springfield City School District will support both the physical and mental health needs of the district's students, parents, and the Springfield community. Earlier this week, Governor Mike DeWine and district leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the center.

🎒 Welcome to the new school year! Our latest issue of EdConnection is a collection of stories detailing several statewide efforts to raise student achievement and resources to support Ohio’s education professionals.