Celebrate National Family Literacy Month with CCS

November 1 marks the beginning of National Family Literacy Month, a time dedicated to fostering a love for reading and learning within families.

Phonics Instruction Empowers Columbus Students to Read Confidently

Few skills are more necessary for success than literacy. The ability to read and write with confidence is a fundamental skill that all students need, and CCS teachers and support staff are ensuring this need is met.

Inspiring Start to Summer: Columbus Teachers Empowered by Keynote Speaker Misty Copeland During Professional Development

Keynote speaker Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, gracefully inspired teachers before they leaped into their Summer Experience Curriculum. The event was held at The Point at Otterbein in partnership with CCS and sponsored by Junior Achievement.

Students Hopped Into Good Books During The 2024 Spring Reading Challenge

During spring break, Columbus City Schools students participated in the Hop Into A Good Book! Scholastic LitPro Spring Reading Challenge. The challenge encouraged them to pick up a book during their week off from school. Students rose to the challenge and read a combined 10,227 minutes. 

CCS Students Reach Power of the Pen State Championship, Showcasing Early Literacy

After months of hard work and dedication, six students from Columbus City Schools (CCS) have earned the prestigious opportunity to compete in the Power of the Pen State Championship.

Women’s History Month: Jennifer Ey, Ebone Johnson, and Kelly Rivers with Literacy & Specialized Programs

The Columbus City Schools Division of Literacy works behind the scenes to ensure CCS students have equitable access to the best education possible. A talented team of women– Kelly Rivers, Executive Director of Literacy and Specialized Programming, Jennifer Ey, Director of Literacy, and Ebone Johnson, Supervisor of Literacy and Library Services– lead these efforts. The trio keeps the best interests of students and teachers in mind with everything they do. 

Briggs High School Students Mentor Lindbergh Elementary School Students through Reading Buddies Program

The Reading Buddies program connects high school and elementary students. As reading buddies, they mentor students who may one day be Briggs students themselves. 

Teacher Duo Collaborates to Help Students Improve Early Literacy and Mathematics

Kindergarten students at Lindbergh Elementary School are lucky enough to have not one but two teachers. Kindergarten educators Lauren Farley and Pat Hughes may have their classes, but they view the students as a shared responsibility. 

WATCH: James & Noble: Mifflin Middle School's Prime Bookseller

Mifflin Middle School teacher, Rashaun James received a Teacher's Dream Grant to encourage reading amongst her school community with the creation of a "Barnes and Noble" like bookstore.