Mark Edington has been named Post-secondary Teacher of the Year by the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education (Ohio ACTE). Edington was selected out of numerous nominations from across the state of Ohio. This award makes him eligible for the National Association for Career and Technical Education’s Region 1 Awards. In 2013, Mark Edington […]
Ohioans urged to provide input into updating state’s learning standards
February 24, 2016 by
Ohioans are invited to participate in the Ohio Department of Education’s periodic update of Ohio’s Learning Standards, beginning with a review of standards in English language arts and mathematics. Through April 5, Ohio educators, parents and community members may submit comments and suggestions regarding these standards by completing an online survey. “Ohio’s Learning Standards explain what students […]
Local study hopes to increase understanding of teens’ beliefs about school misbehavior
February 23, 2016 by
Whether it’s the class clown’s constant disruptions, running in the hallway, hormonal pre-teens caught in a lip lock, fighting, teasing, cell phone use, or passing notes in class, student misbehavior is not a new concept, in fact there is a great deal of research examining misbehavior. Recent research, however, focuses not just on teen behaviors, […]
Local college graduates encouraged to apply for Statehouse Fellowship
February 17, 2016 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) has announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2017. “The LSC Fellowship Program is a wonderful opportunity for recent college graduates to see […]
Marion City Schools wins Straight A innovative grant
February 8, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Education notified Marion City Schools recently that it will recommend funding an innovative program dedicated to preparing students for success after graduation. The Straight A Governing Board recommended funding 20 grants representing 86 schools in the latest round of Straight A Funds. Its recommendations include a $518,957 Straight A Innovation Fund […]
Tyler’s Light coming to Marion
January 27, 2016 by
Teens Against Drugs has partnered with Marion City Schools to bring Wayne Campbell from Tyler’s Light to two of the Marion City Schools buildings on Monday, February 1, 2016. Campbell will start his day at Harding speaking to the 9th & 10th grades before heading to Grant to speak to the 7th & 8th grades. […]
Ohio AG introduces online student loan resource center
January 22, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has developed a comprehensive online Student Loan Center to help prospective, current, and former college students understand and manage student loans. The Attorney General’s Student Loan Center, available at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/StudentLoans, contains information and resources to explore careers, choose a school, apply for student […]
Benjamin Harrison Elementary earns honor as Lighthouse School
January 7, 2016 by
Franklin Covey Co. has named Benjamin Harrison Elementary as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, making it one of the first two in the state to achieve this honor. The honor means the school has achieved outstanding results in school and student outcomes by implementing The Leader in Me process. Franklin Covey states it also […]
Marion native worked on recent successful SpaceX project
December 28, 2015 by
When Marion native Kevin Hord graduated from Marion Technical College in 2005, he had no idea that his associate’s degree in structural design would lead him to working on the fuel system for the Falcon 9 rocket that SpaceX just successfully launched and landed, potentially changing the way American astronauts get to space. “Knowing that […]
Tri-Rivers holding 40th Anniversary Open House on Thursday
December 7, 2015 by
Tri-Rivers invites you to their 40th Anniversary Open House, Thursday, December 10, 2015, 5:30-7:30pm. The event is open to the public. “All of our career tech labs and academic classrooms will be open during the evening with demonstrations and contests in full swing. I hope people take this opportunity to tour through the building and […]
