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April 25, 2025
Before dawn on March 31, 38 high school scholars arrived at the ODA office buzzing with excitement and ready for our first international college tour since the pandemic. Each year, ODA’s high school team organizes a...
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March 06, 2025
Brittaney Jackson was looking for an afterschool program to keep her children engaged that also provided a supportive community. A working mother of four, she wanted her children, Brandin Eason Jr., a first grader, and Denver...
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March 06, 2025
When education, mentorship, and community come together, they create something truly powerful. Our recent partnerships with University School (US) and the student-led group Youth Serve CCIS brought high school students and young scholars together through...
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March 06, 2025
On February 21, ODA families filled the seats at Rocket Arena for an unforgettable Cavs Family Night Out. From the moment they arrived, scholars and their families felt the energy – the buzz of the...
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February 25, 2025
Ohio’s 2025 Out-of-School Time (OST) Conference brought together over 300 educators, program leaders, and industry experts for two days of inspiration, learning, and collaboration at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on February 11-12. Hosted by...
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February 04, 2025
It’s likely no surprise that kids who regularly attend school have better grades and mental health than those who don’t. Perhaps more eyebrow-raising is over a quarter of students across Ohio last year were “chronically absent,”...
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February 04, 2025
Moving to a new city is never easy, especially as a single parent. For April Cox, relocating from Charleston, South Carolina, to Euclid, Ohio, was a leap of faith. It meant starting over, building new...
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February 04, 2025
Seeing our scholars turn ideas and dreams into reality is why we do what we do. That’s why we are thrilled to celebrate brothers and Breakthrough Cliffs Campus scholars Brandon (7th grade) and Braxton (1st...
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February 04, 2025
Dr. Charmaine Davis-Bey’s journey from an ODA Campus Coordinator to a leader in the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a testament to the profound impact of out-of-school time (OST) programs. As a passionate...
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January 09, 2025
At ODA, we believe in the transformative power of relationships. To inspire youth to reach their full potential and better serve the scholars and families in our programs, we are committed to building trust, fostering...
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