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 […]
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SPARC Council’s ready-for-hire program readies Richland County students for the future
MANSFIELD – Students in Richland County are learning essential 21st-century skills and preparing for their future thanks to SPARC Council’s Ready-for-Hire Program. The program is held in the Crestview High School Media Center and follows the Crestview Local School district calendar, running Monday through Thursday from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. The Ready-for-Hire program is open […]
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Mid-Ohio ESC seeks English learner itinerant tutor
MANSFIELD – The Mid-Ohio ESC region has been experiencing a growth in enrollment and requests for support to students identified as English Learners. Thus, the Educational Service Center is seeking applicants to fill part and full-time English Learner positions. Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services, explains the English Learner Itinerant Tutor’s role: “EL tutors and […]
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GOAL Digital Academy establishes Literacy Grant Team
MANSFIELD — Literacy is the cornerstone of education, opening doors to a world of knowledge, critical thinking, and opportunities. However, not all students have equal access to quality literacy resources and support. This is where literacy grants step in as a beacon of hope for educators and learners alike. Intervention Specialist Hope Losh GOAL Digital […]
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New Autism Center to serve families in Richland County area
ONTARIO — Robert Neumann aims to prepare children with autism to become self-sufficient in their life after school. He said that usually starts with relationship building and personalized support. “A lot of existing programs are focused on getting students with autism through school, but they will eventually finish school and need to be prepared for […]