Communities & Schools Initiatives
School Facilities
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Initiative Highlights
New Research Reveals Top Ten Skills for 2020
A subcommittee for Ohio Board of Education releases a top 10 list of the most important skills, knowledge and behaviors students will need to succeed in the global economy and ways to strengthen the education system to better meet students' needs.
Receive pre-release updates on the 2009 Education Map
We’d like to offer you a sneak preview of what’s coming on the 2009 map, which is being released in January 2009. Each month, we will share some of the new impact areas and trends with you, and each month, we will ask for your feedback. We hope you'll tell us what you really think and feel about the Future of Education! Sign-up now!
For one student, charter schools made room for creativity
Jacob Heer, now a junior in college, reflects on his experience as one of the first charter school students on Ohio.
Schools Designed for Learning: The Denver School of Science and Technology
This 17-minute video case study that showcases the Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST), and exemplifies how a school can be designed in a way that promotes student achievement.
Dollars & Sense II: Lessons From Good, Cost-Effective Small Schools
Visit the website, and download the report, to learn specific, creative, cost-saving ideas that any school can use to be more cost-effective.