Partnering for Student Success
- Dec 29, 2025
- 2 min read
The following is an excerpt from the Dayton Business Journal's State of the Schools special section -
Montgomery County Educational Service Center (MCESC) and Learn to Earn Dayton are pleased to share this update on how our community is focused on the future in service to and in support of today’s students. Every day, more than 74,000 K-12 students and 4,500 educators and support staff walk through the doors of public schools in Montgomery County. These educators are committed to supporting all students, from the youngest scholars in preschool to those graduating from high school, to ensure they have a vision for their future and the necessary opportunities to progress toward a fulfilling, living wage career right here in our community.
This critical work cannot be done alone. Our ability to succeed depends on our willingness to collaborate for collective impact. Throughout this special edition, you will see how our region is dedicated to the full spectrum of education. We highlight our focus on early childhood success, innovative K-12 tools, and the development of industry-aligned career pathways for high school students.
MCESC and Learn to Earn Dayton, in partnership with schools, businesses, and policymakers, are creating pathways that blend education with hands-on experiences. This includes the expansion of the career navigator program, which helps students integrate traditional classroom experiences with career exploration, industry-aligned pathways, and work-based learning. Through these collaborations, students at every grade level can see the relevance of their education and develop a “Future Self Vision.”
We must bring together every sector of our community in support of their educational journeys. Ultimately, our partnerships and shared ownership of outcomes are what make the difference —for our children, our schools, our communities, and our local economy.
Shannon M. Cox, Superintendent, Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Stacy Schweikhart, CEO, Learn to Earn Dayton