U.S. Department of Education Approves Ohio's 'Returning Education to the States' Waiver

The U.S. Department of Education has approved Ohio's Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver, granting the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) new flexibilities to use over $38 million in federal funds more effectively through 2029. Ohio is the eighth state to receive a RES waiver, which allows for consolidation of federal funds to target literacy, accelerated learning, workforce readiness, and student wellness.