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    May Coffee Chat: Crisis Communications and Public Schools: Combating Fake News , May 13
    May OSBA Forum, May 27
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  • Student Achievement Fair 2025: Nominate your student programs, performing groups and artwork
    Spotlight your student performers, artwork and district programs

    The Student Achievement Fair highlights outstanding student performance groups, a digital student art show and innovative initiatives from Ohio school districts. Nominate your students today!

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  • Teacher appreciation week 2024
    Thank you teachers and district staff!

    During Teacher Appreciation Week, OSBA thanks teachers and district staff for all they are doing to support Ohio's students.

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    The power of play

    The April issue of the OSBA Journal explores how play enhances student learning and how Dayton City's Montessori school connects exploration and student learning.

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  • Sedgwick MCO open enrollment is May 1-23
    Enroll now with Sedgwick MCO

    For over 15 years, Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio (MCO) has been OSBA’s trusted partner. Sedgwick MCO is a workers’ compensation managed care organization focused on helping injured employees return to work safely and quickly. 

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    Searching for a new superintendent or treasurer?

    OSBA has provided fully customized executive searches for more than 40 years. Let us share how we can help your board.

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Listen to OSBA's Leading the Way podcast on the go! Stay informed on the issues impacting public education or catch up on episodes you missed.

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Book a custom workshop, retreat or strategic planning session June 1-Aug. 15 and save $100 on a three-hour session and $200 on a full day session. 

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