The Ohio House of Representatives has passed its version of the Ohio Biennial Budget (HB 166) by an overwhelming majority. This includes a $675 million increase in K-12 funding. The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) provides a great comparison document which shows the similarities and differences between the Governor’s budget and the version approved by the… Continue reading Ohio Biennial Budget Watch
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NEW (and FREE!) Resources for Class of 2020 Graduation
Did you know Class of 2020 students may begin their capstone or work/service efforts THIS SUMMER! In our recent blog Operation Graduation: Get Ready for the Class of 2020, we shared information on the state's proposed changes to graduation requirements. The most recent ODE guidance stated that students may begin this work during the summer… Continue reading NEW (and FREE!) Resources for Class of 2020 Graduation
Evidence-Based Resources to Support the Whole Child
As schools and districts increase their alignment to Each Child Our Future, Ohio’s new strategic plan for education, we are seeing increased interest in improving educator practices and building level systems that support the whole child. In fact, this week, ODE will release the first School Climate Grant in many years. This new grant offers… Continue reading Evidence-Based Resources to Support the Whole Child
Grant Watch – 2019 Kick-Off Edition
The 2019 grant season has begun in earnest. Here are key grants to watch for in Ohio and beyond. Expanding Opportunities for Each Child-DSS (EOEC) - Anticipated opening in February Funder: Ohio Department of Education Amount: Up to $450,000 over 2 yearsEligibility: The previous round was open to all school districts, community schools, and STEM/STEAM… Continue reading Grant Watch – 2019 Kick-Off Edition
New Governor: New ED Priorities
Earlier this month, Ohio welcomed its newest Governor, Mike DeWine. Even before his official inauguration, Governor DeWine began announcing some of his key education and youth-focused priorities. Today EnvisionEdPlus is highlighting some of these priorities and sharing our current thoughts regarding how these priorities could play out to support Ohio’s young people. The Governor’s Children’s… Continue reading New Governor: New ED Priorities