January 14, 2010
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH - The Cleveland Heights–University Heights School District was recognized as
a model for providing students with 21st Century skills. The Hanover Research Council recently released a report profiling 15 public school districts from across the country and two independent high schools in Ohio, all identified as providing students with 21st Century skills.
CH-UH and the other districts stood out for their traditionally high graduation rates, assessment scores, and attendance rates. Specifically, CH-UH was selected as a district that shows how an improving school system can use 21st Century skills to boost its performance.
“We are very proud to be featured in this report. It is our goal to constantly stay ahead of the curve on technology and programming to give our students the best education possible and prepare them for continuing education and our ever-changing workplace,” said Assistant Superintendent Joseph Micheller.
All school districts described in this report share several common characteristics with regards to 21st Century skills initiatives:
- Sophisticated technology programs
- Clear strategic goals for 21st Century skills implementation
- Innovative curriculum initiatives
- Explicit incorporation of 21st Century goals and commitment to preparing students for the 21st Century workplace and environment.
The Hanover Report highlighted some of the District’s programs that exemplified 21st Century learning. This included the “Preparing All Students for Success in a Global Economy” (PASSAGE) initiative, “One to One Teaching and Learning with Technology,” “Infinite Campus” technology for students, staff and parents, and the District’s documentary student film festival at Heights High School.
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