How does public education work in Ohio?
Local schools that serve their community, including with specialized resources or programs for the community's needs. Local schools provide education from kindergarten through high school graduation, and are frequently complemented by career-technical schools and other options for middle or high school students.
The legislature. State Board of Education, established by popular vote in 1953. Local school boards.
Ohio relies on "local control" in education. Ohio is also constitutionally mandated to provide a "thorough and efficient system of common schools" (read the Ohio Revised Code HERE).
Local schools serve 90% of Ohio's students.
The legislature. State Board of Education, established by popular vote in 1953. Local school boards.
Ohio relies on "local control" in education. Ohio is also constitutionally mandated to provide a "thorough and efficient system of common schools" (read the Ohio Revised Code HERE).
Local schools serve 90% of Ohio's students.
Education Resources
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Each Child Our Future 2019-2024 Strategic Plan
Whole Child Framework
Whole Child Network
Diversifying the Education Profession in Ohio
Each Child Means Each Child: Ohio’s Plan to Improve Learning Experiences and Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
Ohio Department of Education Website
Whole Child Framework
Whole Child Network
Diversifying the Education Profession in Ohio
Each Child Means Each Child: Ohio’s Plan to Improve Learning Experiences and Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
Ohio Department of Education Website
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Resolution to Condemn Racism and Advance Equity and Opportunity (repealed Oct 2021)
State Board of Education Website
State Board of Education Members
State Board of Education Meetings
2-Part Series: Equity and Anti-Racism in Ohio Schools
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Resolution to Condemn Racism and Advance Equity and Opportunity (repealed Oct 2021)
State Board of Education Website
State Board of Education Members
State Board of Education Meetings
2-Part Series: Equity and Anti-Racism in Ohio Schools
RESEARCH & REPORTS HERE
EDUCATION & DEI RESOURCES
Children's Defense Fund Ohio
Education Weekly
Learning for Justice
Racial Equity Tools
Teach the Truth
Zinn Education Project
OSBA Diversity & Equity
Ohio PTA Diversity & Inclusion
College Consensus 135 Racial Equity Resources
IDRA Lesson Plans
IDRA Teaching Tools
IDRA Classroom Censorship Resources
IDRA Advocacy News
Children's Defense Fund Ohio
Education Weekly
Learning for Justice
Racial Equity Tools
Teach the Truth
Zinn Education Project
OSBA Diversity & Equity
Ohio PTA Diversity & Inclusion
College Consensus 135 Racial Equity Resources
IDRA Lesson Plans
IDRA Teaching Tools
IDRA Classroom Censorship Resources
IDRA Advocacy News
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Social Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Children's Defense Fund Ohio
American Federation of Teachers
STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING
Student's Rights in Ohio: A Handbook, ACLU Ohio
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Trauma-Informed Care
Healing Centered Engagement
Restorative Practices
The Harm of "Color Blindness" in Education
Social Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Children's Defense Fund Ohio
American Federation of Teachers
STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING
Student's Rights in Ohio: A Handbook, ACLU Ohio
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Trauma-Informed Care
Healing Centered Engagement
Restorative Practices
The Harm of "Color Blindness" in Education