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As the school year winds down, May brings a mix of excitement, celebration, and transition for students, families, and educators. In recognition of Me…

OCCS is proud to launch the new Teacher of the Year award, honoring exceptional educators who inspire students, demonstrate innovation in the classroo…

Two students from OCCS-sponsored schools have been named recipients of the Toledo STEM Goes Red Scholarship. Jailynn Wooden, a sixth-grade student at …

We are excited to share that our Executive Director, Lenny Schafer, will be speaking at the 2026 Ohio Charter School Leadership Summit, hosted by East…

Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to recognize the significant role women have played in shaping progress across communities, industries, …

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

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

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

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

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…

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

As October marks Halloween Safety Month, the Ohio Council of Community Schools encourages families, students, and communities to celebrate responsibly…