Ohio's grantmakers invest more dollars in education than any other funding interest. That's why OGF launched its education initiative in 2005 -- to help members become more effective education grantmakers by better understanding public education in the state. See which foundations are involved in this education reform work.

References and Resources
Resources from World-Class Academic Standards for Ohio Conference

October 2009


OGF Testifies to Senate Committee

April 2009


OGF Education Advisory Committee


Beyond Tinkering Report

Creating Real Opportunities for Today's Learners and for Generations of Ohioans to Come. January 2009


Priorities, Partnerships and Philanthropy: Improving Public Education for Ohio’s Future

A briefing paper on OGF's regional meetings. May 2008


Education for Ohio's Future

Overview of the status of education in Ohio. December 2006


Food for Thought Teleconferences
Education and Ohio's Future: Challenges and Opportunities for Grantmakers

September 16, 2009 - Streaming Audio


What are Food for Thought Teleconferences?


Chancellor Eric Fingerhut

April 23, 2009 - Streaming Audio


Superintendent Deborah Delisle

March 26, 2009 - Streaming Audio


Preview of OGF Education Initiative’s Report “Beyond Tinkering”

December 12, 2008 - Streaming Audio


Battelle for Kids: Value-Added Data Analysis

September 25, 2008 - streaming audio


Board of Regents

May 21, 2008 - streaming audio


Ohio's Partnership for Continued Learning

April 22, 2008 - streaming audio


Catalyst Ohio

March 19, 2008 - streaming audio


STRIVE

February 12, 2008 - streaming audio


Gordon Gee Speaks

December 13, 2007 - streaming audio


STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teleconference

November 6, 2007 - streaming audio


Creativity and Innovation Teleconference

October 11, 2007 - streaming audio


May 2007 Beyond Tinkering Conference Summaries
Beyond Tinkering Video

Watch a video of key players discussing issues affecting Ohio's education system.


Achieve's Report: Creating a World-Class Education System in Ohio

Education Conference Resource


Tough Choices or Tough Times

Includes conference powerpoint and link to report.


Getting Serious about Teacher Preparation

Breakout Session #1


Educating School Teachers by The Education Schools Project

Breakout #1 Supporting Resource


Transforming Low Performing Schools

Breakout Session #2


Special Report-America’s Best Leaders: “Thriving in the Zone”

Breakout #2 Supporting Article


Creating a Seamless P-16 System in Ohio

Breakout Session #3


P-16: The Last Education Reform. Book Two: Emerging Local, Regional and State Efforts

Breakout Session #3 Supporting Resource


Accelerating Innovation with Options and Accountability

Breakout Session #4


High-performing School Districts: Challenge, Support, Alignment, and Choice

Breakout Session #4 Supporting Resource


Turning the Corner

Breakout Session #4 Supporting Resource


Making Better Use of Schools’ Human Resources

Breakout Session #5


Quality Teachers, Quality Schools

Breakout Session #5 Supporting Article


Teacher Pay Reforms: The Political Implications of Recent Research

Breakout Session #5 Supporting Resource


Upcoming Programs

Capitol Hill Dinner and Visits
March 16 - 17, 2010
Washington, DC

Transforming Cleveland’s Public Schools for the 21st Century
March 25, 2010
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
The Higbee Building
100 Public Square, Suite 210
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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