Schools around the state plan to shine their stadium lights at 8:20 p.m. tonight for 20 minutes or have residents honk their horns for 20 seconds as a way to honor the class of 2020
#OhioRemoteLearning
#myohioclassroom
Public education leaders from across Ohio met today at a Statehouse news
conference to support legislation that would put an end to laws that force public school districts and their taxpayers to pay for private school tuition.
#OhioEd
#k12
Today, a charter bus carrying Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools students and chaperones on the way to the annual OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show was involved in a very serious accident.
Please join us in praying for the entire Tuscarawas Valley family.
Tomorrow is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 Let the men and women who safely transport students to and from home and other events know how much you appreciate them!
#OhioEd
#k12
Tomorrow is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Ohio! These men and women transport more than 800,000 students every day. More recently, they've been transporting meals and ensuring students have WiFi. Be sure to thank them!
#OhioEd
#ThankABusDriver
#k12
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank those who safely transport more than 8000,000 Ohio students to and from school every day
#OhioEd
#K12
OSBA staff is staying connected, so we can support you! Let us know how we can help, and be sure to check out our
#COVID19
resources at
#OhioRemoteLearning
#OhioEd
2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell
@OberlinSchools
tells the OSBA Delegate Assembly: “We are making history right now because for the first time, a black male who has been awarded teacher of the year is speaking to you today.”
#ieducateohio
#osbacc
Give all of our school custodians a big "Thank You!" today, National Custodial Day. These men and women work hard to ensure students have a healthy and safe environment to learn and be successful!
#OhioEd
#K12
Ohio General Assembly passes House Bill 164, which provides flexibility to school districts for the 2020-2021 school year. The bill goes to
@GovMikeDeWine
for his signature. Get more details at
#OhioEd
#k12
State legislators heard from these inspiring students from
@CHUHSchools
today. They let legislators know how EdChoice vouchers are jeopardizing their opportunities by draining public school funds
#OhioEd
#k12
We salute the American worker on this Labor Day, especially educators and staff who work tirelessly to help our students succeed!
#LaborDay
#K12
#OhioEd
Senate Bill 358, introduced in August, would waive state testing requirements and direct the Ohio Department of Education to ask for test waivers at the federal level
#OhioEd
#K12
#edleaders
We urge school leaders, community leaders and parents to testify at the Statehouse on EdChoice vouchers.
@WLS4Kids
Superintendent
@kanstadt
shared her district's story. Learn more at
#OhioEd
#k12
Two Ohio House Republicans are sponsoring a bill to cancel state testing for K-12 schools this spring in light of COVID-related disruptions, but the leader of the Ohio Senate does not support that move.
#OhioEd
#K12
More school leaders raise concerns about the expansion of EdChoice vouchers, which allow students to leave public schools for private schools
#OhioEd
#k12
Confused about when to stop for a school bus in Ohio? This graphic should help. Remember: NEVER pass a school bus with flashing lights!
#SBSW2020
#OhioEd
#K12
We’re expecting more than 1,000 attendees today for the Mental Health and Social-Emotional Learning Summit.
@GLHSLions
Principal Jessica Williams is here with her team. Be sure to share your experiences throughout the day!
#OhioEd
#SELSummit
It's National School Counseling Week! School counselors can have a tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
#OhioEd
@OSCA_tweets
It's School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Let's celebrate Ohio's school bus drivers and transportation professionals who ensure more than 800,000 students get to and from school safely every day.
#thankyou
#k12
#ohioed
Long hours for many but important for legislators to hear how EdChoice vouchers are impacting so many districts. Thank you for standing up for public education!
#OhioEd
#k12
States might be able to scrap their required annual tests for closed schools, the federal education department said, with concerns about the coronavirus
#edchat
#k12
Ohio’s ballooning EdChoice program threatens to undermine public education.
@SidneySchools
Supt. Bob Humble describes how it’s impacting his district and many others
#OhioEd
#k12
Juniors and seniors in high schools across Ohio will be able to substitute their end-of-year grades for the statewide final exams as soon as the governor signs House Bill 67
#OhioEd
#K12
We know school principals might not be feeling much love lately. It's not an easy time. But thank you for everything you do for your students, staff and communities! You are super stars!
#ThankAPrincipal
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
National School Bus Safety Week begins tomorrow. Parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators and others join forces, stressing the importance of school bus safety.
#NSBSW
#k12
.
@GovMikeDeWine
today signed into law House Bill 164, which includes emergency provisions that address the challenges facing school districts in the 2020-21 school year
#OhioEd
#k12
Meet OSBA's new chief executive officer, Dr. Kathy McFarland!
Dr. McFarland joined OSBA in 2018 as its deputy executive director. Prior to that, she was the principal at
@OlentangySD
's Orange High and Hyatts Middle schools.
Congratulations, Dr. McFarland!
#edleaders
#k12
Superintendents, like
@LakotaSuper
Matt Miller, board members and others heard from state legislators today about school funding, graduation requirements and more at our State Legislative Conference in Columbus.
#OhioEd
#k12
.
@GovMikeDeWine
emphasized that it will be up to each of the state’s school districts to decide how to reopen -- if they reopen at all -- given the coronavirus pandemic
#OhioEd
#k12
Districts are scrambling to respond to a double whammy: a reduction in money from states and an increase in costs to operate safely as the pandemic wears on
#k12
#edchat
Thank you for attending the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show, and a big thanks to our sponsors that make it possible! See you next year!
#OhioEd
#OSBACC
A bill to reform Ohio’s K-12 school funding system is back in legislative hearings in hopes that it will be approved by June when the state’s two-year budget will be passed
#OhioEd
#edchat
#K12
District officials and teachers are waiting for state guidelines, which will define what’s mandated for reopening plans -- shaping months of brainstorming and planning by districts
#OhioEd
#k12
We ❤️ our teachers! It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers play a pivotal role in students' lives, inspiring lifelong learning. Let's show our thanks!
#ThankATeacher
#OhioEd
Join the Rally for Public Schools on Wednesday, March 18, at the Statehouse. Vital funding is being diverted away from public school students to provide private school tuition vouchers. Learn more at
#OhioEd
#VouchersCostKids
From
@DispatchAlerts
: The eyes of parents, superintendents and school boards are all on the Statehouse as lawmakers decide whether to roll back recent expansions of the state’s school voucher program
#OhioEd
#k12
OSBA has lost a dear friend, loyal staff member and tireless advocate for public education. Southwest Region Manager Ron Diver passed away Saturday. Our hearts are heavy. Ron will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with Ron's family during this difficult time.
#OhioEd
#K12
A big shout out to all the cafeteria staff today!
Through healthy breakfasts and lunches, you ensure our students are ready to learn.
#SchoolLunchHeroDay
#EdLeaders
#K12
Report: More than 35% of charter schools funded by the federal Charter School Program between 2006 and 2014 either never opened or were shut down, costing taxpayers more than half a billion dollars
#edchat
#k12
We close out National School Bus Safety Week with a big THANK YOU! to all of our bus drivers who transport precious cargo every day. Thank you 👏 👏 for getting our children to and from school safely! 🚌
#SBSW2020
#OhioEd
#K12
Actress Geena Davis speaks at the Second General Session. Her nonprofit works with the entertainment industry to reduce gender stereotyping and increase female roles in media made for children.
#OSBACC
#OhioEd
.
@mhcurtis1968
is in his sixth year on the Twinsburg City Schools Board of Education. He got involved in his community and decided to serve. You can, too! Get on Board! Run for your local school board. Get resources at .
#OhioEd
#K12
#EdLeaders
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” -- Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDay
Today, I’m announcing my intent to retire from public service and resign as State Superintendent effective 9/24/21. After 5yrs as Supt & 30yrs of public service, it’s time to start a new chapter. What an amazing adventure working with so many wonderful people! So proud!
#OhioEd
Our first teachers were our mothers. To all the moms out there who've helped teach us everything we know today -- Happy Mother's Day!
#MothersDay2020
#MothersDay
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