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Skip navigation Skip to main content SAFE | State Agencies | Online Services Follow Home > Academic Content Standards > Social Studies Social Studies Contact Information Dwight Groce Social Studies Consultant (P) 614-387-3200 dwight.groce@education.ohio.gov Linda McKean Social Studies Consultant (P) 614-387-0957 linda.mckean@education.ohio.gov The State Board of Education has adopted the Ohio Revised Standards in Social Studies as part of Ohio's New Learning Standards for academic learning. Content Standards Model Curricula In October 2013, Career Connections strategies were added to the Instructional Strategies in the model curricula. Ideas and Problems Related Last Modified: 2/25/2014 3:42:22 PM Pursuant to ORC 3301.079 (B) (3) and 3313.60, it is the responsibility of Ohio's local boards of education to vet and approve curriculum and educational materials for use in the public schools within their district. More Sharing Services3

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