📖 Read together, grow together! Talk about pictures in the story you are reading and ask your child questions. Don’t be afraid to use “big” words as you describe the story.

Find more literacy tips: go.osu.edu/RTGT

The power of community and making a difference for all students! Many thanks to everyone who joined us for our documentary screening and discussion of THE RIGHT TO READ. Literacy is the foundation for success and we’re focused on reading achievement for every Ohio learner.

Working together to accelerate learning opportunities for students! Director Dackin joined Governor Mike DeWine to meet with education, business, and community leaders in Toledo to discuss the importance of literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading.toledoblade.com/local/educatio…

Over the past three days, I have traveled to Youngstown, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati to discuss the importance of the science of reading. At these roundtables, I shared clips from the film “The Right to Read,” which makes the point that all students must learn to…

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Ohio schools are celebrating the Month of the Military Child and showing support for military-connected students and their families. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp

📸 via Super Wyen in Mad River Local Schools

🔜 AI Literacy Day is Friday, April 19!

Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce recently awarded $67.7 million in grants to 56 schools for the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program to expand career technical education access across the state. #DollarsandData

Director Dackin joined Governor Mike DeWine for a roundtable discussion at @YoungstownState with university, business, and education leaders. They discussed the importance of literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading and its connection to student success.

Check out these SuccessBound events featuring education and industry leaders discussing the workforce and career pathways.

🔹 April 17: Southeast
🔹 April 25: Central
🔹 April 26: Northwest
🔹 May 1: Southwest

Visit education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Conne… for locations and registration info.

Our weekly online office hours continue this Friday from 3-4 p.m. Join us to discuss ReadOhio requirements and other literacy topics including professional development for the science of reading.

Details: education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Conne…

The 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize will provide funds for facility improvements geared toward lowering utility costs, improving indoor air quality, and fostering healthier learning environments.

Details: education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Conne…

🎟️ There's still time to RSVP for our free film screening of THE RIGHT TO READ.

🗓 Tuesday, April 16 ∙ 5:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus

⇨ Join us: bit.ly/3xbzxJ5

“Congratulations to this year’s class of #OhioPurpleStar schools for supporting student success, strengthening school-family partnerships, and recognizing the sacrifice of military service members and their families.”
– Director Stephen D. Dackin
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NEW: Governor Mike DeWine and Director Stephen Dackin announced 171 Ohio schools are receiving the Purple Star designation for their commitment to serving students in military families. Congrats to this year's #OhioPurpleStar schools!
governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and… #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild

🗓 Register now for the Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit! Join educators from across the state in Columbus on June 5 to hear about the innovative work to develop #OhioTeacherLeaders and to share successes, lessons learned, and strategies.

Details: extrastep.regfox.com/2024-ohio-tls

April and May, Find ways to help youth in grades K-5 plan for their good life.
Virtual and in-person sessions are available to anyone. Start intentionally planning for adult life & help students work on their skills
See all sessions here bit.ly/3VJz3nA

🔤 Help your child learn new words!

⇨ Talk about your day.
⇨ Describe what you are doing.
⇨ Ask your child questions.

Find more literacy tips: go.osu.edu/RTGT

A special thanks to Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine for sharing our goal of putting more books into the hands of children across Ohio! #OhioSOTS24