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Ridgewood Local Schools has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as an Outlier in math and science achievement. This recognition highlights Ridgewood’ s performance on state assessments, exceeding the achievements of districts with similar demographics and even those with higher economic resources.

ODEW will study Ridgewood’ s instructional structures to help inform broader statewide efforts to

Jordan West of Coshocton was named to the 2024 fall trimester dean’ s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’ s Florida campus in Port Orange, Florida. enhance math and science education.

“ Our state math and science scores are a direct reflection of our dedicated teachers and their strong connections with students, state content standards and effective instruction,” said Mike Masloski, superintendent of Ridgewood Local Schools.“ We have built a strong culture of learning, high expectations and deep connections between our students, educators and the community. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our staff and students.” Ridgewood Local Schools follows an instructional framework designed to promote excellence in both math and science. This framework is the result of collaborative efforts through

Michael Weaver of Coshocton was named to the 2024 fall trimester dean’ s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’ s main campus in Davenport, Iowa. a literacy grant and incorporates evidence-based strategies. At the heart of Ridgewood’ s approach is the mission:“ All students will read, write and speak every day in every classroom.”

Instruction is structured using strategies like the“ first four,” a focused lesson opener; the“ gradual release of responsibility” model for scaffolding learning; and the“ final four,” a closure activity for assessing understanding and planning the next steps.

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