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48

Community Schools

Sponsored By OCCS

20

Years

of Experience

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    2026 Annual Convocation: Call for Proposals

    The OCCS Annual Convocation brings together educators, school leaders, and charter school advocates from across Ohio for a full day of professional le… Read More >

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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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    Black History Month: A Century of Black History Commemorations

    This year’s theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” marks 100 years since the earliest organized efforts to formally recognize Black histo… 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

Black History Month: A Century of Black History Commemorations

Black History Month provides an opportunity to reflect on a century of intentional efforts to recognize, preserve, and celebrate Black history in the …

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News & Events

2026 Annual Convocation: Call for Proposals

The OCCS Annual Convocation brings together educators, school leaders, and charter school advocates from across Ohio for a full day of professional le…

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…

Read More

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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