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Mayor Coleman, Council President Ginther Create Columbus
Education Commission
Barrett, Marbley, Ransier to Lead 25-Member Group
Mayor Michael B. Coleman and City Council President Andrew J.
Ginther today introduced the
25 members of the new Columbus Education Commission. Mayor
Coleman and CouncilPresident Ginther charged the commission with
examining the challenges and opportunities
facing children living within the Columbus City Schools
district, from preschool to career.
This is a diverse group of 25 of the most talented and
thoughtful people across all sectors of
our community, Mayor Coleman said. This is an unprecedented
demonstration of a collective
community will to improve our city by increasing opportunities
for our kids to learn and to
succeed.
Mayor Coleman and Council President Ginther charged the
commission to develop specific
recommendations that will
- Enable all of our children to succeed in the citys vibrant,
growing economy;
- Make Columbus a global leader in developing the highly
skilled, creative, entrepreneurial
workforce that will propel economic growth in the 21st Century,
and
- Leverage the resourcefulness of our entire community to meet
these goals.
Helping Columbus school children succeed is a community effort,
and critical to the future of
Columbus, said Council President Ginther. The Commission we have
assembled understands
their charge and I expect that they will look to build upon the
successes of Columbus Schools,
while identifying best practices that will be the catalyst for
the transformational change and
improvement we seek. I am confident that through their
collective knowledge, expertise and
commitment to our students, that the focus will be on what is
best for our children and not on thebarriers that can prevent
change.
The commission will be chaired by:
- George Barrett, chairman and CEO of Cardinal Health;
- Algenon Marbley, United States District Court Judge; and
- Kathy Ransier, partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour &
Pease
Additional members are:
- Lolita Augenstein, Columbus Council of PTAs
- Lois Carson, Columbus Schools Employee Association
- Robert Chilton, Impact Community Action
- Tanny Crane, The Crane Group
- Alex Fischer, The Columbus Partnership
- Dr. E. Gordon Gee, The Ohio State University
- Rev. Otha Gilyard, Shiloh Baptist Church
- Dr. David Harrison, Columbus State Community College
- Stephanie Hightower, Columbus Urban League
- Mary Jo Hudson, Bailey Cavalieri
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- Janet Jackson, United Way of Central Ohio
- Chad Jester, Nationwide Insurance
- Rhonda Johnson, Columbus Education Association
- Mary Lou Langenhop, Childrens Hunger Alliance
- Pat Losinski, Columbus Metropolitan Library
- Elizabeth Martinez, Big Brothers and Big Sisters- Jordan
Miller, Fifth Third Bank
- Dr. Abdinur Mohamud, Ohio Department of Education
- Carol Perkins, Columbus Board of Education
- Nancy Michong Pyon, Korean American Society of Central
Ohio
- Chip Spinning, Franklin County Childrens Services
- Priscilla Tyson, Columbus City Council
There is nothing more important to our community than to ensure
that our children are well
prepared to contribute to, and participate in the growth of our
city and our world, Barrett said.
All of us recognize that there are nosimple solutions, but Im
confident that with the support of
our Columbus families, our dedicated teachers, and community
leaders we can pursue bold
goals. Im honored to serve our mayor, our community, and our
children in this most critical
work.
Eric D. Fingerhut, who has served as the citys education advisor
since October, will serve as
director of the CEC. Currently vice president for education and
STEM learning at the Battelle
Memorial Institute, Fingerhut served as chancellor of the Ohio
Board of Regents from 2007
through 2011. The CECs first organizational meeting is scheduled
for approximately 2:30 pm
today in the City Council Conference Room. Although a precise
schedule has yet to be finalized,
the commission is expected to meet twice each month in January,
February and March before
holding a final meeting in April to discuss its draft report to
the mayor and council president.Each meeting is expected to last
approximately 6 hours from 9 am to 3 pm.
One of our most compelling responsibilities as a community is to
educate our children, Judge
Marbley said. Indeed, a skilled, educated citizenry is the
linchpin of our democracy and the
engine that drives our economy. To those ends, the mandate of
the commission is to marshal
the vast resources of this communityfrom our local government,
to the business sector, to our
institutions of higher educationto ensure that our students
receive an education that prepares
them for the opportunities that await in the global marketplace.
I am honored to be a part of this
extraordinary undertaking.
Mayor Coleman and Council President Ginther urged all residents
to engage themselves in the
topic of educating kids in Columbus. In addition to the CECs
official public meetings, there will
be multiple opportunities for Columbus residents to get
involved. Prepaid postage cards soon
will be available throughout Columbus through which residents
can share their ideas for
improving education. There will also be public forums scheduled
in different Columbus
neighborhoods for residents to make their voices heard as well
as a discussion forum on the
CECs website, ReimagineColumbusEducation.org. All commission
meetings are open to the
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public and will be streamed live on the website. Residents can
follow the CEC on Twitter
@ReImagineCbusEd.
This commission is another great example of the mayor, the
business community and other
stakeholders combining resources to achieve the most worthy goal
of addressing the need to
provide an education for our children that prepares them to
enjoy productive lives and tocontribute to the betterment of all,
Ransier said. We recognize that the challenges are
significant, but know that we are up to the task of finding
solutions.
You're Invited to the 20th Annual Champion of Children
Signature
Event
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 5:30 p.m., The Southern
Theatre
Register nowfor the 20th Annual Champion of Children Signature
Event: Neighborhood Revitalization
For Our Children and Our Future! Join us as we honor two
outstanding Champions of Children:
Jed Morison, Superintendent, Franklin County Board of
Developmental Disabilities, Individual
Champion of Children
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc., Nonprofit
Champion of Children
This year's event will highlight the current neighborhood
revitalization efforts in central Ohio and feature a
live interview with renowned education leaderGeoffrey Canada,
President and CEO of the Harlem
Childrens Zone. Named one of TIME Magazines 100 Most Influential
People of 2011, Canada will be
interviewed by former WOSU "Open line" host Fred Andrle. The
event will also unveil the highly
anticipated Franklin Countys Children Report.
Ticket price: $75 per person/ $125 per couple
Deadline to Purchase Tickets: January 31, 2013
Signature Event Agenda:
4:30 pm - 5:20 pm: Registration5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Televised
interview with Geoffrey Canada and awards presentation6:30 pm - 8
pm: Reception at The Westin Columbus
For more on the 2013 Champion of Children recipients,
clickhere.
Get involved!
Would you like to submit an interview question for consideration
for Geoffrey Canada's interview?
Submit a question and your name will be entered into a drawing
to win a ticket to the event. To enter your
question, clickhere.
Interested in volunteering for the event?
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Sign up to volunteer today! Limited space is available for
volunteers to assist with the program and
reception. To sign up as a volunteer, please email your name and
contact information to
[email protected] volunteers (age 18 and up) are
encouraged.
The Effects of Frequent Moving on Children
Have you ever wondered what happens to a child who moves from
school to school? When a family
decides to move to a different neighborhood or is forced to move
several times for economic reasons,
what impact does it have on a child's education?
According to a recent study released by Community Research
Partners and the Thomas B. Fordham
Institute, children who are "highly mobile," meaning children
who change schools frequently, are more
likely to have negative educational outcomes.
This may come as no surprise, based on the adjustment period
often necessary for children entering a
new school. For example, if Johnny has moved to three different
schools in two years, and has to adjust
to a new environment each time, it is expected that there would
be an impact on his learning experience,
testing results, and outcomes. Yet the study, which refers to a
trend known as "student mobility," indicates
that children who move even once are also affected.
What is student mobility?
Student mobility refers to the phenomenon of students changing
schools for reasons other than the
customary promotion of moving to a new grade level. While it can
often be for a good reason such as a
change in a parent's job or the choice to move to a higher-rated
school district, research reveals that
students who move have lower average test scores and passage
rates than their counterparts.
The impact on education outcomes
While moving even once can affect a child's education outcomes,
it is clear that multiple moves have the
most negative effect on student success. A look at a two-year
history of passage rates in math for 8th
grade students on the Spring 2011 Ohio Achievement Assessment
tests reveals a correlation between
the number of moves and lower scores. Students who remained at
their school had a 48.5 percent
passage rate, while students who moved once dropped down to 40.5
percent. Students who moved twice
showed a significant decrease at 27.5 percent and those with
three moves or more had a 31 percent
lower passage rate at 17.5 percent. Additionally, students who
moved more than once had lower test
scores with each successive move and students in the classes of
highly mobile students were also
affected.
While the study indicates that highly mobile students are often
similarly affected by other issues such aslow income or an unstable
home environment, changes in school only serve to worsen the
problems of
children at risk.
To review the study and learn more about its impact on students,
schools and the community,
clickhere.
Are you planning to move your child to a new school? View this
linkto an article with ways to help
your child adjust.
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This the Season to Volunteer
Are you looking for family volunteer opportunities to give back
over the holiday season? Volunteering is a
great way to impact the community and teach children the
importance of giving back. See below for more
information about how you and your family can get involved
during the holidays and beyond.
Volunteer United
Volunteer United is a web-based, easy-to-use tool that connects
volunteers with year-round opportunities
aligned with our community efforts to impact Education, Income,
Health and Home in central Ohio. For
more information on personalized or holiday-focused
opportunities, visit
liveunitedcentralohio.org/volunteerto sign up today!
There are many ways to volunteer and many organizations in need.
Listed below are some ongoing
volunteer opportunities that allow the whole family to
participate together.
Lutheran Social Services Westside Food Pantry Lutheran Social
Services is looking forvolunteer help during the week at their
newest food pantry location. The Westside Food Pantry
can accommodate groups of up to 8-10 people and needs volunteers
almost every day during theweek from noon to 5:00 pm. School age
kids accompanied by a responsible adult can volunteer.
Volunteers must schedule ahead of time by calling the pantry
location at 614.279.4635. For more
information about volunteering at Lutheran Social Services food
pantries, visit
www.lssco.org/lsspantry.php.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Habitat for Humanity MidOhio relies
heavily on volunteers to helpin the daily operations of two ReStore
locations. The ReStore sells new, used, and recycled
building materials and home supplies to help offset the costs of
its home building sites.
Volunteers will need to prepare for a day of sorting, lifting
and other moderate labor as well as
customer service. For more information on volunteering at one of
the Habitat for Humanity
ReStores, please contact Katie Ramunni
[email protected] 614-364-7029.
Volunteers must be age 16 and up. LifeCare Alliance Meals on
Wheels Volunteers are needed every day to help cover Meals on
Wheels routes for LifeCare Alliance. This is a great opportunity
to provide meal service to
members of our community who would otherwise be hungry. Animal
food routes are also
available for volunteers to provide pet food to LifeCare
Alliance clients with animals. For more
information about LifeCare Alliance Meals on Wheels, contact
Paul Fralic at
[email protected] 614-437-2867.
If you would like to create a project that your family can do at
home, there are plenty of opportunities!
Below are some options for at-home volunteering that the whole
family can enjoy:
Cuddle Kits Many new mothers lack the basic baby supplies needed
to keep their infants safe
and healthy. Your friends and family can help a newborn have a
brighter future by puttingtogether a baby supply kit or Cuddle Kit.
These kits provide new parents with the items necessary
to properly care for their child. For more information and tips
on how to create and deliver Cuddle
Kits, please contact Matthew Yannie
[email protected].
Hygiene Kits In the struggle to find food and a safe place to
sleep, many members of ourhomeless community find it difficult to
acquire basic needs items such as soap, shampoo,
deodorant and toothbrushes. Your friends and family can help
ensure that local shelters and
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programs have personal hygiene kits to give to clients in need.
For more information about
creating a Hygiene Kit, please contact Matthew Yannie
[email protected].
SOMALI OUTREACH MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Provides outreach to the Somali community to help educate
families and the larger community about
mental health as it applies to current community issues.
Facilitates educational forums and groups toaddress acculturation
and cultural diversity and provides information about services
available through
The Buckeye Ranch. Helps preserve families by assisting them in
learning how to cope with current
circumstances, cultural adjustment or assimilation, or
psychiatric diagnoses. Provides services
wherever families are located and assists in the development,
implementation, and monitoring of
information, treatment goals, objectives, and methods. Functions
as an advocate for clients and
families and links them with other resources in the community,
if needed. Maintains regular contact
with families and other treatment providers to address progress
and growth areas, participates in an
on-call crisis rotation (24/day) to provide crisis intervention,
either face-to-face or via telephone, as
necessary, and completes all required documentation. Bachelors
degree, fluency in both Somali and
English, and at least six (6) months of relevant experience
required. Full-time.
To apply, please submit a resume, with salary requirements,
to:
[email protected]
Resumes received without a specific, available position
indicated will not be considered. You may alsomail a resume, with
salary requirements, to:
Attn: Human ResourcesThe Buckeye Ranch5665 Hoover RdGrove City
OH 43123
The Buckeye Ranch is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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