Students who attend the Columbus School district may rest easy knowing that they study in an area that is doing all it can to ensure they receive an excellent education. District leaders are striving to make their schools top notch; from opening new schools to offering a plethora of programs throughout the Columbus School district. But how close are they to meeting the districts mission statement?: Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.
While there is still work to be done, some great results are starting to show. Newsweeks Top High Schools annual report shows some evidence of this improvement. Two of Columbus Schools high schools, Columbus Alternative High School and Centennial High School remained in the magazines top five percent nationwide for the second year in a row. In addition, the Ohio Teachers of the Year in both 2003 and 2005 were Columbus Schools teachers, and the Columbus Schools district leads the state with more than 100 National Board Certified Teachers on staff.
The Columbus Schools district also provides special education services to...