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Social Studies Leader Award
The Social Studies Leader Award honors a group or an individual in Ohio for service promoting social studies principles. Leaders may be administrators, political leaders, or other professionals who have made a significant contribution to the field of social studies. Social Studies Leader receives a plaque, one day paid registration for the annual conference (the day the award is presented), $100.00 cash award, and publicity in their hometown newspaper.Congratulations to our 2026 OCSS Social Studies Leader of the Year
Paul LaRue
President, Ohio State Board of Education
