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Community Schools

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Years

of Experience

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    Celebrate School Choice with Opportunity

    As School Choice Week begins, the Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) opens the 19th cycle of its annual scholarship program. Designed to support… Read More >

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    School Board Recognition Month: Honoring Those Who Serve Our Schools

    School board members don’t just attend meetings; they make decisions that shape classrooms, communities, and futures. They review policies, navigate c… Read More >

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    STEM Goes Red Scholarship Opportunity

    Now Accepting Applications: 2025–2026 Toledo STEM Goes Red Student Scholarship The Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) is pleased to again suppor… Read More >

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    Convocation 2025- Ignite the Future: Empower. Inspire. Transform.

    On Thursday, August 7, 2025, OCCS brought together school leaders, educators, and partners from across Ohio for a full day of learning, collaboration,… Read More >

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    Congratulations to Whitley White, 2025 Teacher of the Year

    We are honored to announce Whitley White from Linc Academy Columbus as OCCS’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Ms. White has demonstrated exceptional dedicat… Read More >

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    Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting at Mater Academy Preparatory

    The Ohio Council of Community Schools was honored to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mater Academy Preparatory in Columbus. Executive Di… Read More >

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    Recognizing Excellence: Our Schools Earn Statewide Honors

    We are thrilled to share that several of our sponsored schools have been recognized on the Rewards and Recognition lists on the Department of Educatio… Read More >

News & Events

Celebrate School Choice with Opportunity

As School Choice Week begins, the Ohio Council of Community Schools opens the 19th cycle of its annual scholarship program. Designed to support studen…

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News & Events

Board Member Recognition Month: Honoring Those Who Serve Our Schools

School board leadership often happens outside the spotlight, in decisions that are complex, consequential, and deeply human. This blog reflects on the…

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News & Events

STEM Goes Red Scholarship Opportunity

The 2025–2026 Toledo STEM Goes Red Student Scholarship, presented by the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement in partnership with De…

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Native American Heritage Month 2025: Sovereignty, Trust, and Resilience

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the rich cultures, histories, and ongoing contributions of Native peoples across the …

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