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Service Learning Keeps Ohio Students Engaged; Striving to Reach Full Potential
March 6, 2013 by PSC Editor
NEA’s Priority Schools featured “Bringing Learning to Life: Service-learning for Educators at All Levels,” a service-learning project with a unique design, to educators from across the country.
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Schools Awarded Funding for Classroom Projects
December 20, 2012 by PSC Editor
Meaningful partnerships are needed more than ever. That’s why, the NEA Foundation and DonorsChoose.org teamed up to award several Priority Schools with hundreds of dollars in grant funding.
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Student Volunteers Become Non-profit Donors
November 1, 2012 by PSC Editor
In the third year of a collaborative project with Ohio State University and NEA, Columbus school students have become small-scale philanthropists, designating $8,500 in contributions to select non-profit organizations.
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David Romick, Champion of Change
August 21, 2012 by Christiana Campos
Dayton Education Association President David Romick was honored at the White House as a “Champion of Change” for his role in school transformation efforts, especially at Belmont High School, one of NEA’s Priority Schools Campaign sites.
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Priority School Educators are “Bringing Learning to Life”
May 10, 2012 by Amy Buffenbarger
A focus on student-centered, project-based learning is starting to pay off in Columbus, Ohio, thanks in part to a service-learning initiative lead by NEA, CEA in collaboration with OSU.
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Belmont: The Proof is in School Spirit
April 20, 2012 by Amy Buffenbarger
How do you know your transformation plan is working? When your students stay at school until 9 PM to work on academic projects. With academics improving, school spirit gets a boost, too as more students participate in and support their school teams.
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Belmont: When Educators Get the Chance to Lead
April 11, 2012 by Amy Buffenbarger
The Belmont series continues with this story about how the educators at the high school lead curriculum development, implementation and how they’re measuring it all while preparing their new 7th and 8th graders for success.
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The Halfway Point: Progress at Belmont Continues
March 28, 2012 by Amy Buffenbarger
This story is part of a series about Belmont High School, located in Dayton, Ohio. Through the dedication of hardworking educators, a local association leader committed to the success of both members and students, and an energetic administration that works…
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NEA Leaders Focus Media Attention on Priority Schools
September 19, 2011 by PSC Editor
Standing Strong for Students Fall marks the start of Year Two of PSC providing intensive support to 34 schools across 16 states. To engage educators early in the school year, NEA executed a back-to-school tour showcasing NEA members helping students succeed…
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Van Roekel Kicks Off Year Two of NEA’s Priority Schools Campaign With Visit to Dayton
September 12, 2011 by PSC Editor
The president of the National Education Association congratulated local education and community leaders for forging effective partnerships that are turning formerly-troubled schools into positive learning environments. NEA President Dennis Van Roekel kicked off the Association’s “Standing Strong for Students” Back-to-School Tour…