BCHF Sponsor Update — Jan. 2018

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SPONSOR UPDATE JANUARY 2018

Peggy Young, Director

Jennifer Schorr, Associate Director

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Education Division of Buckeye Community Hope Foundation is to establish strong public community schools by adhering to quality authorizing practices, ensuring responsible oversight, and setting high standards for school performance.

OUR VISION

The Education Division’s vision is strong communities of healthy, well-educated students, and a future in which all students have access to a high quality public education. Ohio thrives as increasing numbers of schools graduate students equipped to assume a positive role in society.

New learning standards proposedSuperintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria recently presented proposed changes to Ohio’s science, financial literacy and social studies learning standards to members of the House and Senate education committees.

Current science standards require only an understanding of cell biology. Based on stakeholder feedback, human biology is incorporated into the new standards – an important change, DeMaria said, as the medical field continues to grow.

Financial literacy standards have also been created for students in grades K-6 based on stakeholder feedback that the topic should be taught earlier than seventh grade, as is the current practice.

DeMaria told legislators that the process of revising standards began January 2017 with advisory committee review and feedback on current standards. Work groups then began the three-month process of revising existing standards based on the advisory committee’s recommendations. The process is now scheduled to occur about every five years.

The proposed standards will next be shared with the State Board of Education. Once accepted, the Ohio Department of Education will create model curriculum for implementation in the 2018-2019 school year, with revised state assessments the following academic year.

The General Assembly has reviewed new model curricula for the state’s English and math standards, which were adopted by the State Board last year. The changes to Common Core – rebranded as Ohio’s Learning Standards – were also made based on teacher input.

The new standards will be incorporated into teaching throughout 2018 with state assessment updates slated for completion in 2019.

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MathCON PARTICIPATION BENEFITS STUDENTS

It’s not too late to participate in MathCON 2018, with online competition scheduled for Jan. 22 to March 2.

MathCON is a nonprofit national mathematics organization recognized for its annual math competition for students in grades five through 12, with more than 200,000 student participants since 2008. Last year alone, 50,000 students participated, with 576 advancing to the finals in Chicago.

Registration is open to all public, private, charter and home-schooled students. One school registration allows for participation by an unlimited number of students, or single students may register as individuals.

MathCON enjoys support and participation from academic scholars across the nation including from Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin and other prestigious universities.

Learn more and register at: www.mathcon.org

Computer science an alternative to selected math, science courses under new lawGov. John Kasich (R-Westerville) recently signed House Bill 170 – legislation that adds computer science instruction as an option to several of the prescribed subjects in the state minimum high school curriculum – into state law effective March 22, 2018.

Under current law, students are required to complete 20 units of study in specified subject areas as the minimum high school curriculum for a diploma. The new law adds computer science as an additional option to several subjects.

The current curriculum requires four units of math; one unit must be Algebra II or its equivalent (except for career-tech students). The new law adds advanced computer science as an alternative to Algebra II. However, Algebra II is an admissions requirement at some universities. For that reason, H.B. 170 includes a requirement that parents and guardians be notified that substituting computer science for Algebra II could impact a student’s ability to be accepted at some universities.

Three units of science are required under the current curriculum, including one unit each in physical science, life science, and advanced study in: 1) chemistry, physics or other physical science, 2) advanced biology or other life science, or 3) astronomy, physical geology, or other earth or space science. The new law adds computer science as a fourth option for the one unit of advanced study. However, it prohibits computer science from being substituted for any life sciences or biology course.

“As we all know, science and technology are subjects that are more important now than ever, and their applications are felt across nearly every sector of our economy,” said Rep. Rick Carfagna (R-Westerville), who co-sponsored H.B. 170 with Rep. Mike Duffey (R-Worthington). “This bill will bring computer science to the forefront, and will begin the discussion as to how to prepare our future generations to be leaders in science and technology.”

A variety of business and education groups offered testimony in support of the bill, including Jennie Zemberlan, founder and president of Avantia, Inc., a Cleveland information technology firm. According to Zemberlan, the IT industry forecasts a 23 percent increase in software developer jobs over the next 10 years and a one-million worker shortage as early as this year.

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CONGRATS TO CCA’S CHESS TEAM

The most recent issue of the BCHF Sponsor Update featured a story, “Chess club one example of school’s holistic approach to education,” that mentioned the Chapelside Cleveland Academy’s plans to participate in the Dec. 16 Cleveland Metropolitan Chess Championship.

“Our team went up against students who have been in chess for years,” said the school’s proud principal, Anna Turner. “Our students have only been playing chess this year … one of our fifth-graders earned a third-place trophy in a five-way tie. It really was so amazing!”

“Parents that joined us were at the edge of their seats watching the intense focus our children had during the tournament,” she continued. “We will be going to another tournament in January and we anticipate having more students place!”

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“The critical thinking and creative problem solving skills gained through computer science curriculum are foundational to almost all other career paths,” she told the Senate Education Committee.

The new law is not a mandate; rather, schools and districts may opt to implement its curriculum changes.

Generally, schools will be required to employ only individuals who are licensed in computer science or hold a license endorsement in computer technology to teach computer courses, but permits licensed individuals to teach such courses if the individual qualifies for a supplemental teaching license for computer science.

The State Board of Education must adopt academic content standards and a model curriculum for computer science by Dec. 31, 2018. The Board is also required to establish rules for supplemental teaching licenses for computer science.

KRA usefulness debated as part of education “de-reg” legislationA wide-ranging de-regulation education bill introduced in Oct. by Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) has been subject to great debate as hearings have been held by the Senate Education Committee.

The fourth hearing held to-date focused on proposed elimination of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA), with both opponents and proponents offering testimony.

KRA supporters say the assessment provides valuable data that informs individual student interventions, while opponents say there are better, more efficient ways to determine which students need additional support.

State Superintendent Paolo DeMaria voiced a number of concerns during his testimony at the third Senate Education Committee hearing on the bill, including those specific to KRA. He told legislators that the assessment is comprehensive and appropriately goes beyond measuring literacy.

DeMaria also shared his concerns regarding provisions of the bill addressing Ohio’s teacher evaluation system, educator and educational aide licensure, state achievement assessments, the College Credit Plus program, and state report cards.

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CONGRATS TO ROBOTICS TEAMS!

Hats off to Horizon Science Academy (HSA) Youngstown and its students for the performance of two robotics teams that recently participated in the Brookside High School (Sheffield, OH) VEX IQ Tournament.

HSA Youngstown’s Team B placed first, qualifying for the state competition. Team A received a Special Judge Award for its members’ hard work and sportsmanship.

VEX IQ competitions bring STEM skills to life by tasking teams of students with designing and building robots to play against other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test as students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership, communications and more.

Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April.

School offers adults opportunity to earn high school diplomaAs director of curriculum and instruction at The Academy for Urban Scholars, Kristen Muenster understands that lots of people – in their 20s, 30s and beyond -- need help earning a high school diploma.

The State of Ohio understands that, too. Several years ago, the General Assembly passed legislation and provided funding for a limited number of educational institutions to give individuals older than 21 years of age a second chance at graduation.

The Academy for Urban Scholars – a dropout recovery school located in Columbus managed by the National Center for Urban Solutions – has expanded its mission to help meet the need as one of a limited number of schools approved by the state to operate a graduation program for students 22-plus years of age.

Muenster reflected on the need, learned about the state program, and sought approval of the 22-plus program from the National Center for Urban Solutions, which also provides community job placement services.

Approved by the Ohio Department of Education in May, Muenster worked on developing new learning modules, a program application and various forms needed to launch the initiative throughout the summer.

“By July, we had a steady stream of people --- about a half-dozen a day – coming to the school to learn more about the program,” Muenster said. “Seventy-five students are currently enrolled and participating, and by the end of (calendar year) 2017, five received their high school diplomas.”

Muenster says she loves the school’s younger students, but finds working with older students even more gratifying in some ways.

“Their needs vary greatly,” Muenster said. “One of our students dropped out of school after eighth grade … he was slated to graduate in 1968. Many are young women who dropped out of school after becoming pregnant or giving birth.”

Students must meet the graduation requirements that were in place when they were enrolled in their previous “traditional” public high school.

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For many of the younger students, the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) was the stumbling block that prohibited them from graduating. Some only need to pass one section of the exam.

“Regardless of their circumstances, earning a high school diploma provides a great sense of accomplishment for our older students.” Muenster said. “For some, it’s all about the diploma, while for others, it’s about moving on to the next level, whether that’s employment or college.”

Debate continues over State Board’s role, responsibilitiesA recent opinion editorial authored by a former senior advisor to Gov. John Kasich, Jai Chabria, recommends restructuring the State Board of Education.

Chabria isn’t the first to raise questions regarding the State Board’s makeup – 11 elected members and eight appointed -- and responsibilities, and to express concern that the current structure places too much authority in the hands of members generally unknown to most Ohioans.

The Ohio Department of Education is a rare exception in state government in that it is run by the state superintendent of public instruction hired by the State Board, rather than being led by a member of the seated governor’s cabinet.

Several current members – including Sen. Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering), who chairs the Senate Education Committee and attends State Board meetings as an ex-officio member -- have observed that the current board is far less partisan than in recent years. However, she expressed agreement that Ohio’s K-12 education system could benefit from a review of the State Board’s make-up and focus.

“I do think it would be a healthy thing for us to take a closer look at how we make education policy because frankly there are so many chefs in the kitchen and I think that makes it difficult sometimes,” Lehner said in an interview with Gongwer News Service. “The legislature does one thing and the board sees that as an intrusion on what they’ve done.”

“It’s not a particularly productive structure and at times it’s worse than others, but I do think it would be helpful for everyone to sit down together and see if this is the best policy or to at least delineate … what is the board’s role in all of this, vis a vie the legislature, the department (of education), the governor and others,” she said.

WELL DONE, HAWKS!

Congratulations to Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School and its robotics team for placing second (out of 12 teams) and advancing to district finals in the regional FIRSTR LEGOR League (FLL).

Throughout the year, students designed and programmed robots to automatically solve a set of missions. They also studied and prepared a project on “hydro dynamics” all about water – how we find, transport, use and dispose of it. The team focused on lack of drinking water around the world, especially in Africa, and identified two key solutions: building water wells; and, water generators from the air.

Beyond programming and working on the project, students also learned how to work together as a team – how to collaborate and solve complex tasks in creative ways.

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PRE-SCHOOL DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES AVAILABLE

The Ohio Department of Education recently announced that parents and educators now have a new resource to help three- to five-year-old children prepare for school through the INFOhio Early Learning Portal.

The easy-to-navigate site contains more than 50 websites and applications chosen and evaluated by educators and librarians with expertise in early learning and literacy.

The portal helps pre-school children: learn letters, numbers and basic knowledge; interact with other children and adults; engage in meaningful play; and, develop focus and problem-solving skills.

Learn more at: https://www.infohio.org/events/news/434-the-early-birds-get-to-learn-with-infohio-s-new-early-learning-portal

Students enjoy unique opportunityThanks to a grant from Key Bank, six students from The Academy for Urban Scholars recently had the opportunity to participate in a nursing assistant program provided through Ultimate Heath Care.

The National Center for Urban Solutions, which manages the Academy, received the grant funding and worked with the school’s staff to identify the six best candidates – of the 20 who applied – to work through five sections of the Ultimate Health Care program, including clinical experience at a nursing home in central Ohio.

“We selected the students based on attendance, attitude, behavior and targeted graduation date,” said Kristen Muenster, who serves as The Academy for Urban Scholars’ director of curriculum and instruction. “We also considered which of the candidates could handle the additional responsibilities.”

The students participated in a two-week intensive course at a nursing home -- with a daily schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – that allowed them to earn a science credit for their certification.

“Students saw this as a great experience,” Muenster said. “Some recognized it as a stepping stone to other opportunities in the health care industry.”

Muenster drove the young women to and from the nursing home throughout the two-week clinical period.

“I saw them mature in a matter of less than 14 days,” Muenster said. “They connected with their patients on a personal level, sympathizing with their situations and caring about their well being. It removed them from their own little boxes, helped them see the bigger picture, and raised concerns about how society serves those in need.”

“These are the types of programs we need!,” Muenster said. “We must provide students with the tools necessary to care for their families and themselves. There’s tremendous value in these types of programs.”

State Board: Eliminate selected assessmentsSix months after State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria proposed elimination of several state assessments based on

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LEGISLATION TO SPEED STUDENT RECORDS TRANSFER INTRODUCED

A bill inspired by a district superintendent’s weeks-long efforts to obtain student records has been introduced by Rep. Catherine Ingram (D-Cincinnati).

Under the bill, traditional, private and charter schools would be required to provide student records to schools students transfer to within five days of requests.

“In light of the fact that these records are online for EMIS reporting and everything else, those things should be readily available to send, and so five days was pretty lenient, I think,” Ingram said.

Although H.B. 418 would put schools on a strict timeline, the bill does not impose penalties for schools that fail to comply.

State Board recommendation — continued

the recommendations of an advisory committee, the State Board has endorsed and recommended elimination of the English end-of-course exam for high school students and the WorkKeys assessment for career tech student to the General Assembly.

DeMario’s original recommendations also included elimination of the fourth-grade social studies exam and the American government end-of-course exam, which were written into state law through the biennial budget bill (H.B. 49) enacted last year.

OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal announcedOhio high school students can now earn recognition by showing they are prepared to contribute to the workplace and their communities. The OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal is a formal designation students can earn on their high school diplomas and transcripts indicating they have the personal strengths, strong work ethics and professional experience that businesses need.

To earn the seal, students must demonstrate certain professional skills required for success in the workplace. They must also work with at least three experienced and trusted mentors who validate the demonstrations of these skills in school, work or the community.

Learn more at:http://education.ohio.gov/Media/Media-Releases/Ohio-Announces-the-OhioMeansJobs-Readiness-Seal-fo#.WkQCdSOZMdU

Universities asked to help address opiate epidemicOhio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) recently met with university presidents and requested that they work together to develop strategies for engaging high school students impacted by the state’s opiate epidemic.

“It’s our communities who are going to help us in the drug epidemic, so how can we get college students to be those big brothers and sisters and give them some credit maybe for service-oriented things,” Rosenberger told reporters.

He also suggested that universities consider how at-risk high school students could earn credits toward college tuition through volunteerism.

According to the Inter-University Council of Ohio, Ohioans with college degrees are 14 times less likely to die of drug overdoses than those with only high school diplomas.

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SHARE YOUR STORIES!

There are countless untold success stories within Ohio’s charter school community and the Buckeye Community Hope Foundation family of schools — from outstanding student achievement and personal growth, to unique ways in which parents, boards, teachers, administrators and others are providing meaningful student support.

Have a story to share? Contact your regional representative or send an email to: cwest@buckeyehope.org

UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS

TEACHER BOOTCAMP – January 11, Columbus This workshop is a re-offering of the highly-successful teacher “boot camp” covering basic elements of quality instruction and classroom management. Teachers will learn about effective classroom management systems and dealing with disruptions in the classroom. They will then learn about best practices for effective lesson planning and delivery. The session is intended for teachers who are novice or who need a refresher of their practices. The session will be offered in Columbus on January 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch included). Register through the following link:https://register.eventarc.com/38763/teacherbootcamp-columbus-january

WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY WRITING RUBRICS – January 18, Columbus This “hands-on” session will allow teachers of grades 1-6 to gain experience with writing rubric tools including the state rubrics for grades 3-5, primary writing rubrics, and “student friendly checklists.” The focus will be on how to evaluate student writing, pinpoint writing instruction needs, and confer with students to encourage them as young authors and writers. The workshop will be held on January 18, 2017 in Columbus, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register through the following link:https://register.eventarc.com/39701/developing-youngwriters-using-rubrics

CREATING CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS – offered regionally!Instruction is not complete until teachers check for understanding. This workshop will focus on Ohio learning standards and aligned assessment through tests, quizzes, and short activities. Participants will be supported in developing formative and summative assessments aligned to standards and AIR testing formats. Participants should be prepared to bring a set of “power” or “focus” standards from test blueprints for their content area. Item type, item development, item format, and item analysis will be discussed. Sessions are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register using the appropriate link below:January 23, Toledo:https://register.eventarc.com/39702/creating-classroomassessments-ToledoJanuary 31, Cleveland: https://register.eventarc.com/38754/creating-classroomassessments-Cleveland

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COMPLIANCE UPDATE

Compliance changes due to ODE sponsor evaluation The Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE) Office of Community Schools recently released compliance tools for the 2017-2018 sponsor evaluation. BCHF is in the process of analyzing changes to school compliance requirements and will provide further guidance to schools by January 31.

Transportation coordinator continuing education Transportation coordinators are required to complete 4 hours of continuing education each school year. ODE Department of Transportation posts its continuing education schedule at the following sites: https://oasbo-ohio.org/professional-development/training-opportunities/upcoming-events#/ (select “transportation” for “audience”)

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EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR MATH INSTRUCTION K-5 – offered regionally!This invigorating workshop will explore a series of mathematics instructional techniques popularized by both the Eureka andSingapore Math series. These strategies could be utilized in any mathematics classroom to increase student engagement with mathematics, and to therefore enhance student understanding. Examples will focus on grades K-5. Sessions are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register using the appropriate link below:January 30, Cleveland:https://register.eventarc.com/38770/effectivestrategies-for-math-instruction-clevelandJanuary 31, Columbus: https://register.eventarc.com/38771/effectivestrategies-for-math-instruction-columbus

LITERACY UNLEASHED AND USING STATE WRITING RUBRICS FOR GRADES 7-12 – February 1, Columbus Teaching reading and writing in the content areas for secondary students is often challenging and sometimes neglected in the massive amount of content to be covered in each area. The workshop will be offered 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in two sections. The morning session will give all ELA teachers, content area teachers and instructional coaches “best practice” ideas and strategies for use in secondary classrooms. The second half of the day will be dedicated to using the new Ohio Writing Standards Rubrics to teach and assess writing in the secondary classroom. Register through the following link:https://register.eventarc.com/39697/literacyunleashed-february-columbus

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE, GROWTH MINDSET, and USING A MASTERY GRID – February 5, Columbus

In order to adequately prepare students for high stakes testing and life, we need to move away from memorization and worksheets in instruction. Join us for this review of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, strategies for helping students develop a growth mindset, and a practical planning session. A mastery grid will be used to check and track DOK! This session is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. It is especially applicable to teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and intervention/content specialists. Register through the following link: https://register.eventarc.com/39705/dokgrowth-mindset-and-using-a-mastery-grid

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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTProviding hope for studentsBy Diana Martin, School Improvement Representative

As we sit in our warm homes at night, wrapped up in a soft blanket and drinking coffee or hot chocolate, it’s easy to forget that students in poverty are not sitting in the same situation. We have hope for the future but most students of poverty do not have hope and that has a direct correlation to student achievement.

Recently, kindergarten students in five schools sponsored by Buckeye Community Hope Foundation were treated to a mini-drama ending with each student receiving a blanket from the “blanket fairy” courtesy of Blankets for Buddies.

The motivation for the program is to provide hope for students.

The students were so excited when they learned that the blankets were theirs to keep and take home … “I have a blanket that is all mine!” some said.

Something as simple as a small soft blanket can provide hope for students in that they know someone cares about them. A student has to have hope to see beyond the circumstances of the present and believe in the future. It’s important for students to value education and desire to get a high school diploma with plans for further education.

There are so many negative factors plaguing neighborhoods in poverty that getting an education is at the bottom of the list of things to worry about each day. Because children are not taught to value education, a high percentage do not get even their high school diploma. Unfortunately, this results in a lack of viable skills for a job and many end up continuing the cycle of poverty in the same neighborhood.

The students have to come from a culture that values education with a focus on graduating from

high school and continuing to college, technical school, or credential apprenticeships. If this happens, students can remain or come back to the community to have a positive influence.

Communities need a connection to the school and something to feel proud about as an inspiration to support the school. One way to make that connection is to utilize the student’s natural and learned abilities to attract the attention of the community. As an example, if there are excellent

art students or students with STEM skills, help them enter competitions to bring trophies back to the community. Chapelside Cleveland Academy recently had a chess team bring a trophy back after a competition. This is something that can make a connection between the school and community so both can stand up proudly.

“If we really want to raise the learning levels of our students, we must first know the cultures from which they come. We must know how the culture learns and the value it places on education.” (Tileston & Darling, 2008).

This has to be the first step in working with students in poverty or it will be an uphill battle to get students to achieve.

The second step is to constantly provide hope through words of encouragement, small gestures of kindness, praise and recognition -- make each student feel special. If a student feels special and has hope, they can rise above their circumstances and not be defined by their living conditions. The students in the blanket pictures are from Chapelside Cleveland Academy. Look closely at the smiles -- smiles of hope!

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SPECIAL EDUCATION UPDATE AND SPECIALLY-DESIGNED INSTRUCTION – February 7, Columbus

Learn about the new forms and updated requirements in special education. This session is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch included). The session is highly recommended for intervention specialists, special education directors and coaches. The morning will be devoted to new forms, policies and procedures. In the afternoon, participants will focus on planning for and implementing specially-designed instruction for improvement of outcomes for all students with disabilities. Note: the time frame has been updated since BCHF’s professional development catalog was published.Register through the following link: https://register.eventarc.com/38758/special-educationupdate-winter

ELEMENTARY READING-WRITING CONNECTION K-5 – offered regionally!

This workshop will allow teachers of grades K-5 to develop additional ideas and skills in literacy instruction. Learn how to use complex informational and literary text appropriate to students’ readability levels, and to have students demonstrate their comprehension through written responses. This session is especially relevant for instructional coaches, K-5 teachers, reading/literacy coaches and intervention specialists.

Register using the appropriate link below:February 8, Columbus https://register.eventarc.com/39695/elementary-reading-writingconnection-columbusFebruary 15, Cleveland:https://register.eventarc.com/39696/elementary-reading-writingconnection-cleveland

MATH REALLY IS FUN! – offered regionally!

Why do so many U.S. students dislike math? A lot of the issue rests with how we teach math in our country! Too often, math is taught as procedures to memorize instead of engaging puzzles to solve. Too often, students are ashamed of making a mistake instead of finding a mistake as an interesting learning opportunity. In this session, participants will engage in some interesting, challenging, yet easily accessible problems to give a vision of what math class could be like! The workshop is applicable to anyone teaching, coaching, or evaluating mathematics instruction. Sessions are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register using the appropriate link below:February 28, Cleveland: https://register.eventarc.com/38768-math-really-is-funclevelandMarch 1, Columbus:https://register.eventarc.com/38769/math-really-is-funcolumbus

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