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          Building Classroom & Community: An Educator’s Journey from Administrator to Author

          July 28, 2026

          “4C has always been a big part of our success,” says administrator Niesha Jones of Children of Hope Learning Center in Northside. “If it was not for 4C… we would not be where we are today.”

          The 17-year early childhood education veteran only had a short amount of time to talk before having to return to her classroom. Her goal, both as an administrator and lead teacher, is for her children to excel in learning and be prepared when they enter kindergarten. “As teachers,” she says, “we’re planting seeds because these children are going to be our tomorrow.”

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          Explaining the Changes to Step Up To Quality

          June 18, 2024

          Three circular badges labeled "Ohio Step Up To Quality" with the Ohio state outline, each showing a different award level: bronze, silver, and gold.Starting July 7, the new Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) standards will go into effect. All currently rated programs will have until July 1, 2025, to begin implementing the new SUTQ standards.

          Quality rating banners will feature Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. This rating system change is being made throughout Ohio.

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