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πŸ— Belief before experience

Dev Test County • March 13, 2026

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Good morning, Dev Test County. Sometimes the best career moves happen when someone believes in your potential before you even clock in. Tom La Spina just landed his dream job at Chick-fil-A, thanks to the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities' employment networkβ€”the kind of community-powered success story that deserves way more attention than it gets.

Elsewhere, Ohio's spring testing season is officially underway with all its TIDE configurations and deadline juggling, while Stow-Munroe Falls schools are taking strategic planning seriously enough to actually ask students, families, and staff what they think. And in courtroom news, Goodyear just watched a $64 million trade secret verdict disappear on appeal, proving that even tire giants aren't immune to legal plot twists.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

🚨 Ohio schools gear up for critical spring state testing windows. The Ohio Department of Education's March 2026 newsletter details OST test setups in TIDE, deadlines for family reports, and paper options for Grade 3 assessments. Test coordinators get updates on OELPA, AASCD, and more to ensure smooth administration across districts like those in Dev Test County. Read more

🌟 Stow-Munroe Falls schools review strategic plans with community input. The Impact Group collaborated with the district to analyze feedback from students, staff, families, and locals, boosting leadership and culture. This Ohio-focused effort highlights intentional strategy for better school outcomes. Read more

πŸŽ‰ Local resident Tom La Spina lands dream job at Chick-fil-A. Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities celebrates his success through their employment network, showcasing community support for individuals with disabilities. Surveys seek input to expand these opportunities. Read more

πŸ’₯ $64M Goodyear trade secret verdict vacated in Ohio court. A jury had ruled against the Akron tire giant for self-inflating tire tech theft, but appeal succeeded due to poor trade secret definitions. Impacts local business law landscape. Read more

📅 Happenings & Hoopla

πŸ”¬ Mar. 14 - UC Regional Science Day: SW Ohio Science and Engineering Expo: Join us for a regional science fair, exploring hypothesis-based research and engineering design. Meet fellow students and learn from each other's projects. Encourage youth involvement in STEM!
πŸ“š Mar. 14 - 2026-2027 Executive Council Candidate Training: Get trained for leadership roles within Ohio FCCLA, focusing on youth development, community service, and leadership skills. Join fellow students and build your skills together.

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"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

— Ephesians 4:29

This verse encourages us to be mindful of the words we speak, using them to uplift and support one another, and in doing so, create a positive and loving environment. By choosing our words carefully, we can bring joy and benefit to those around us.

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