MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the Speech-Language Pathology & School Psychology Consultant Grant for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This grant will significantly bolster support for districts across central Ohio, enhancing the quality and compliance of speech-language and school psychology services. Johanna Gilland, a seasoned Speech-Language […]
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Mid-Ohio ESC hiring substitute teachers for 2024-2025 school year
MANSFIELD – As the start of the school year approaches, the need for substitute teachers is great. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center is looking for substitute teachers to work in a number of area school districts. Jennifer Reed, Mid-Ohio ESC Human Resource Director, said substitute teachers play a pivotal role in the education of our children. “When […]
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DeWine unveils hiring bonus for military members, spouses to work in schools
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen Dackin, and Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) Director Maj. Gen. (U.S. Army, retired) Deborah Ashenhurst introduced an initiative on Friday to encourage military members to continue their call to service by working in Ohio schools. Through the new Military Recruit Award program, […]
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Ohio extends Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program
COLUMBUS — The state of Ohio is giving families additional time to use funds given to them to help students with academic and enrichment activities after school. The Ohio Department of Education says families who have been awarded funds through the Afterschool Child Enrichment program will now have until Sept. 1, 2025 to spend the […]
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Crestline Fire Department chief pleads guilty to theft in office, tampering with records
MANSFIELD — The Crestline Fire Department chief pleaded guilty Monday to criminal charges after it was determined he worked full-time jobs for multiple public agencies at the same time, according to state Auditor Keith Faber. Matthew Wells admitted to felony counts of tampering with records and theft in office during a hearing with Richland County […]
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MOESC seeks substitute teachers for next school year
MANSFIELD — The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. With the school year coming to a close, many districts are still looking to fill vacancies. While some districts have opted to use substitute teachers, others are still struggling to fill positions. This can lead […]
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Can an Ohio tuition reimbursement program for lawyers save underserved counties?
Not too long ago, Juvenile and Probate Judge Karen DeSanto-Kellogg sent a young person to a detention center in a neighboring county. (Delinquents used to be housed in a detention center along Center Street. It shut down in June 2013.) To avoid unnecessarily long stays in detention centers, attorneys representing delinquents can ask a judge […]
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DeWine announces new initiatives to help Ohio’s children
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his 2024 State of the State address on Wednesday. The governor highlighted some of the work his administration and the General Assembly have accomplished together, as well as outlined new initiatives intended to help Ohio’s Children thrive. “This is our time to meet the moment. Our time to do the […]
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America 250 Ohio launches statewide program providing free museum admission for 4th graders
COLUMBUS – America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, is proud to unveil the 4th Grade History Pass. Beginning Feb. 9, every fourth-grade student in Ohio will have the opportunity to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. […]
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SPARC Council helps Crawford County students level up with Ready-for-Hire program
BUCYRUS – Through a partnership with Bucyrus Public Library, SPARC Council’s Ready for Hire program, Level Up, is helping students level up their career-readiness skills by offering exciting programming and rewards. In June 2022, the Ohio Department of Education selected and awarded $89 million in Summer Learning and Afterschool Opportunities Grants to 161 community-based partners […]