The Ohio Department of Education is committed to higher achievement for all students, including those with disabilities, limited English proficiency and low socioeconomic status. The department focuses on setting clear and high expectations for what all students should know and be able to do, making sure that educators have the skills, knowledge and resources to help students reach higher levels of achievement, fostering the ability of families and communities to help students succeed, and measuring, publicizing and rewarding results. State and national data show that Ohio’s students are performing at higher academic levels than ever before.
As part of a nationwide initiative, Ohio Action for Healthy Kids is dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. More than 25 state level organizations are committed to expanding awareness of the child health crisis and providing education and resources to Ohio schools so they are well equipped to address it. Healthy schools produce healthy students – and healthy students are better able to learn and achieve their true potential.
The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services strives to help Ohioans improve the quality of their lives by providing a comprehensive system of support services for the state’s workforce and families. The agency’s strategic efforts focus on ensuring that Ohio children grow up safe and healthy, youth become responsible adults, individuals and businesses realize their greatest degree of economic wellbeing, and seniors and individuals with a disability or chronic illness receive supportive services that maximize their quality of life.
Children’s Hunger Alliance is the statewide nonprofit organization committed to breaking the cycle of childhood hunger in Ohio through education, leadership, advocacy and service. The agency works with schools, child care providers, youth-serving and faith-based organizations, elected officials and other policy makers, businesses and individuals to improve each child’s opportunity to be well nourished, healthy and thrive.