Journal-News
A national organization this week presented a local education trailblazer with its top award for his work in education and reducing gaps in academic achievement in Ohio and across the nation.
Tom Lasley was recognized by StriveTogether with the Bill Henningsgaard Cradle to Career Champion award before 600 leaders from around the nation at the organization’s meeting in San Francisco, Calif. Lasley is the founder, CEO emeritus and director of policy at Learn to Earn Dayton.
The national award, named in memory of a Washington state youth advocate, is presented each year to a member of the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network who embodies the passion, commitment and persistence Henningsgaard modeled.