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This spring, the long-standing relationship with CCS and the Rotary Club of Columbus took center stage during the Celebration of Excellence ceremony honoring dozens of students for their accomplishments.
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Rebecca Idowu is graduating from Columbus Alternative High School with a clear mission: lead with purpose and help others rise along the way.
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A new partnership between Columbus City Schools and city leaders is setting the stage for stronger schools and brighter futures.
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Earth Day in action at South High School. Green Columbus and DHL Supply Chain have planted over 40 trees to address tree inequity around the school.
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The Columbus Board of Education, joined by Michael Wilkos, Vice President of Community Engagement from the United Way of Central Ohio, hosted a townhall discussion about the impacts city growth has on CCS. Watch the full video above.