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What do we mean by 21st Century Learning?
Twenty-first century
learning refers to the skills, knowledge, and literacies students should
master to succeed in work and life in the 21st century.
Upper Arlington has made it a top strategic priority to infuse 21st century skills
into all schools in order to prepare learners for international competitiveness as students, workers, and citizens.
An Upper Arlington 21st century learner is a…
Academic Calendars for 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 amended
At its December meeting, the Board of Education amended the academic calendars for 2012–2013 and 2013–2014. The changes are:
- aligning the spring breaks so that they both begin during the last week of March and continue into the first week of April
- moving the teachers' grading day for the third quarter from the Thursday before to the Monday following spring break
District's Race to the Top Update
This is a time of massive change in education. Upper Arlington is committed to being a state and national leader in K–12 education, and we look forward to collaborating as professional educators to face these challenges together in a way that will ultimately increase student growth and achievement.
We invite you to read the summary of this month's action steps towards meeting Race to the Top (RttT) expectations and maintaining the level of excellence our community expects of its schools, district leaders, and educators.
Future updates will appear as a "Quick Link" to the right.
We are pleased to share additional information with you.
UA Schools are Excellent with Distinction!
For the eleventh consecutive year, the Upper Arlington City School District received the highest rating possible — Excellent with Distinction — on the Ohio Department of Education's state report card.
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Emergency Closings and Delays
If circumstances such as weather make it necessary to cancel school or to delay the opening of school, the District will notify staff members and families as follows: Read on...
Board OKs reorganization
With an eye on the future, the Upper Arlington Board of Education approved the reorganization of intervention services at its regular monthly meeting September 13. The changes will go into effect by October 1. Read on...
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This 2011–2012 school year is at its halfway point, and I see.…
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The mission of the Upper Arlington City School District is to prepare, inspire, and empower all students to be life-long learners and socially responsible citizens, able to communicate and to lead with confidence in an ever-changing global society through a learning environment distinguished by:
- Safe, secure, and caring schools;
- Rigorous and relevant academic experiences;
- Opportunities for expression and creativity;
- Opportunities to develop citizenship, teamwork, discipline, and integrity
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