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Columbus City Schools Board of Education Invites Community Input on Superintendent Search

In this survey, you’ll be asked to rate characteristics you believe are most important to the district in the selection of a candidate for Superintendent.

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The Family Connector - March 24, 2023

This edition of CCS' newsletter for families includes an update from Dr. Chapman on the Department of Equity.

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Columbus City Schools Helps Students Grow Home Libraries Through New Partnership

Bookelicious' AI-driven platform matches students with books curated to their interests.

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The Power of Imagination on Display in New CCS Virtual Storytime

Southwood Elementary School Librarian Lisette Bass joins our #TogetherWeReadCCS virtual storytime to take us on an adventure.

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Interim Superintendent's Report - March 21, 2023

In this report to the Board of Education, Interim Superintendent Dr. Chapman talks about District happenings such as the Lady Nubians' basketball state championship and the launch of the Edu+Health mobile health center.

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Lego League Provides Building Blocks for STEM Education

Volunteer engineers from the Lambda Psi Minority Engineering Honorary at The Ohio State University guide CCS students through First Lego League Junior.

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Board Meeting Preview - March 21, 2023

The Columbus Board of Education convenes for its regular business meeting tonight at South High School. Read our preview to learn what's on the agenda.

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Columbus Board of Education To Hold Pre-Meeting Public Office Hours

The Board will also take one business meeting each month to school sites across the District, making the meetings more accessible to the community.

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Co-Creator of LETRS Literacy Program Visits Columbus City Schools Teachers for Professional Development Training

Dr. Carol Tolman, an international literacy consultant and co-author of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), visited teachers for a training session. LETRS is a tool that will help teachers understand how a child’s brain works as they learn to read.

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Columbus City Schools Board of Education Provides Timeline for Superintendent Search

The Columbus City Schools Board of Education announced that applications for District Superintendent will be accepted from March 27 through April 21, 2023.

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CCS Shares Proposed Calendar Survey Results

In February, Columbus City Schools launched the Academic Calendars Survey for CCS community members to gather comments and feedback about the proposed calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years.

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Columbus City Schools Remembers Dr. Larry Mixon, Sr.

Dr. Mixon served Columbus Public Schools as Superintendent for five years from 1993-1997. He created a new Strategic Plan for Columbus Public Schools, emphasizing academic achievement, fiscal responsibility, healthy learning environments, and parent involvement.

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Nationally Recognized Check and Connect Effort Nears 18,000 Direct Family Connections

Started last year by the Student and Family Engagement Office, the Check & Connect initiative provides an opportunity for schools to connect with families in a positive, helpful way and identify supports parents might need.

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Columbus City Schools Launches New Health Initiative to Support Families, School Communities

Columbus City Schools is partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, PrimaryOne Health, and Spectrum News 1 to make education and health-related resources more accessible across the Greater Columbus community with the launch of the Edu+Health Caravan.

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CCS Receives Ohio School Board Association Awards at Spring Conference

During the OSBAs 2023 Central Region Spring Conference on Wednesday, March 8, the association recognized Outstanding Programs, Outstanding Schools, Master Board Member, Veteran Board Members, and OSBA STAR Award winners.

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The Family Connector - March 10, 2023

Read CCS' newsletter for families!

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Columbus City Schools Board of Education Statement on Superintendent Search Budget

The Board of Education issues a clarifying statement on the budget for the Superintendent search.

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Woodcrest Students Learning About Emotional Intelligence

Teachers at Woodcrest Elementary are engaging students in conversations about their mental health and well-being through an initiative called Galaxy Group.

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Columbus City Schools Board of Education Hires Consultants for District Superintendent Search

Firms engaged to support an open and inclusive search process.

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Interim Superintendent's Report - March 7, 2023

Interim Superintendent Dr. Chapman shares her report at the Board of Education meeting on March 7, 2023.

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