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The Stark Education Partnership - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Stark County, Ohio - is a catalyst, engaging and collaborating with education, business, civic and community stakeholders to drive sustainable improvement and innovation to provide all students with education and career success.
latest News
A Call to Economic Transformation, Says Civic Group
Issues (September 22, 2017) By focusing our collective efforts on job creation, job preparation and job access, we are confident Stark County's best days are ahead. But, we will not see those days unless we take dramatic...
Building a Respectful School
Issues (September 15, 2017) Every student will have the opportunity to experience success in a positive, inclusive and forgiving environment where all students, parents and staff will treat one another with respect and empathy...
Third Year Report: Successes in Young Entrepreneurs Consortium (YEC) Straight A Grant
Issues (September 8, 2017) Awarded in July 2014 to a consortium of 15 districts for $13.6 million, the YEC Straight A Grant is in its third year of implementation. The goals of the grant center on increasing student engagement...
Changes Needed for Excellence and Equity
Issues (September 1, 2017) When international education expert Sir Ken Robinson met with almost 900 Stark area educators and community leaders in August, he reinforced the beliefs of many in the room. Ohio's system of standardized...
New After-School Programs Coming to Canton City Schools
The Repository (August 23, 2017) New after-school programs designed to help students prepare for college and a career will be coming next month to 11 schools in the Canton City School District. The Ohio Department of....
Recent Publications & Videos
Artul Living and Learning
A report on the early childhood educational program implemented in six Stark County sites. Download the PDF »
Proof Positive
A report on the first eight graduating classes of the Timken Early College High School. Download the PDF »
Resolving Ohio's Testing Conundrum
The Partnership's white paper on testing that recommends Ohio establish a hybrid system of graduation requirements and school assessments with restored authority to local communities. Download the PDF »
Updated December 2016 - Stark County's Significant Educational Progress
Brief pamphlet updating the results on several major drivers of Stark's educational progress. Download the PDF »
