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Columbus City Schools and Franklin University Announce Education Partnership
May 19, 2021 -- Franklin University, one of the leading educators of working adults, is pleased to announce its partnership with Columbus City Schools. Through this new partnership, nearly three centuries of expertise in education are united to help shape Columbus’ current and future generations.
The partnership provides Columbus City School employees with a book benefit and a tuition discount from Franklin’s School of Education, as they work toward earning pre-licensure for instructional assistance. Further, the partnership benefit is extended to those Columbus City School employees looking to further their academic pursuits in undergraduate and graduate accounting and finance, management and marketing, public administration, health and nursing, safety, communications, computer science, psychology, and social sciences, and in the Ed.D. in organizational leadership program.
With nearly 50,000 students in grades pre-kindergarten-12, Columbus City Schools recognizes the need to provide high-quality programs to meet every child’s needs. As they continue to foster student success since 1845, Columbus City Schools has taken it a step further to support their teachers through professional development, backed by Franklin University. With six percent of the Columbus’ population making up the education sector (According the U.S. Bureau Labor Statics), along with the national teacher shortage rising, Columbus City Schools remain dedicated to its teachers and their advancement in and out of the classroom, so they can properly give back to their students.
“Columbus City Schools is excited to partner with Franklin University to offer these newly established tuition discounts,” said Superintendent/CEO Dr. Talisa Dixon. “These educational opportunities will help support the academic and professional growth that our employees seek and ensure that we are helping our students become lifelong learners.”
As a University committed to increasing educational access and opportunity, while strengthening Ohio, Franklin understands the challenges teachers face – working and going to school to provide their students the best learning environment. Through this partnership, Columbus City School’s employees are able to take classes on their schedule to continue their education, while investing in themselves and their students.
"Franklin University and our School of Education are proud to partner with Columbus City Schools to provide greater access to higher education and relevant professional development opportunities for school administrators, teachers, and staff,” shared Dr. David Decker, President, Franklin University. “As society experiences an accelerated digitization of learning and work activities, Franklin is uniquely positioned to support the evolving needs of educators."
Learn more about Franklin’s School of Education; providing 100% online coursework to complement the in-field teaching experience requirement for licensure: https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/degrees-college/school-education.