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Ellen Belcher

Ellen Belcher, an award-wining journalist, spent most of her three-decade-long journalism career at the Dayton Daily News, where she was the Editorial Page Editor from 2000–2011. She is currently a communications consultant working with organizations focused on improving education, especially for young children.

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Standards & Accountability

The Science of Reading in Action: How Toledo’s Escuela SMART Academy is making phonics and content knowledge central to literacy instruction

Ellen Belcher 4.8.2025
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Standards & Accountability

The Science of Reading in Action: How Margaretta Local Schools is adding phonics and rigor to its reading instruction

Ellen Belcher 9.3.2024
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Standards & Accountability

The Science of Reading in Action: How Northridge Local Schools is changing the way reading is taught

Ellen Belcher 8.20.2024
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School Choice

Pathway to Success: Sciotoville Elementary Academy focuses on meeting the needs of its rural community

Ellen Belcher 5.10.2018
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School Choice

Pathway to Success: The Charles School broadens college access for students who need it

Ellen Belcher 5.11.2017
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School Choice

Pathway to Success: Citizens Leadership Academy develops strong citizens and scholars

Ellen Belcher 2.9.2017
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