In today’s fast-paced world, mental wellness is as vital as physical health. Libraries are a key factor in learning healthy habits for the mind by offering free and accessible resources that encourage mental exercise, emotional resilience and mindfulness. Whether you want to strengthen your memory, reduce stress, or cultivate a more positive mindset, MRCPL has […]
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Altrusa of Mansfield donates books to Purple Star schools
BELLVILLE — Altrusa International of Mansfield is partnering with Purple Star Schools to increase access to children’s books about the military. The Purple Star Award was developed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in 2017. The award recognizes schools that have committed to their students and met certain criteria for supporting these children […]
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Here’s how Richland County schools did on the Ohio School Report Cards
COLUMBUS — It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing. The pumpkin spice lattes are brewing. High school football is back. And the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released its annual School Report Cards. In Richland County, eight of nine school districts received an overall three star rating or higher, indicating […]
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Here’s your guide to reading the Ohio School Report Card
COLUMBUS — Kids aren’t the only ones getting grades. Every fall, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases its Ohio School Report Cards. These report cards rate public schools on things like student achievement, academic progress, early literacy and graduation rates. But they also provide a treasure trove of data on school finance, staffing ratios, […]
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Children’s writer Liesl Shurtliff visits Mifflin as part of literacy initiative
MANSFIELD — Liesl Shurtliff likes to start her writing workshops upside down. Shurtliff, a children’s book author and mother of four, told the students at Mifflin Elementary that she can do a handstand. Then she leaned forward, aligned her forearms in a V-shape on the floor and pushed her feet off the floor and into the […]
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Reading role models: Hillsdale event promotes literacy, builds connections
JEROMESVILLE — AJ Brown, Jake Haven and Holand Young held onto the book “Nuts to You,” a picture book about a squirrel that breaks into a house and gets lured out with nuts. The three basketball team members sat on the bleachers in Hillsdale Local Schools’ gym. When a younger child came up to them, […]
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Mansfield Schools deficit persists but gap is decreasing
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools Treasurer Tacy Courtright said the district’s finances are improving, in part due to the most recent biennial state budget. Courtright presented the district’s November five-year forecast during a meeting earlier this month. Public school treasurers are required by the state to submit two five-year forecasts a year. These forecasts provide an […]
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Dumplings Mean Family: Malabar students meet author Jennifer Shaw
MANSFIELD — Jennifer Shaw stood on the stage at Malabar Intermediate School, clicking through the slides with a remote control. Images popped up on the screen of a cheerful cartoon family, happily preparing traditional Chinese dumplings. Shaw is a speaker, author and singer songwriter based in the Columbus area. She visited Malabar last week to […]