Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education. Leadership Built Into Every School Day.
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For Slavic Village families who want their child to grow, not just get by. You've watched your child sit in a classroom where nobody asked him or her to lead anything. Where nobody noticed whether he or she showed up ready or checked out. North Star School of Innovation and Leadership is a tuition-free public charter school in Slavic Village, Cleveland, serving Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school received the Ohio Department of Education's Momentum Award in 2026, recognizing real, measurable progress in student achievement. This isn't a school that waits for students to figure it out on their own. It's a school that builds leadership into how students learn every single day.- Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education (2026).
- Leadership development embedded in daily instruction, not a separate class.
- Social-emotional learning built into the school culture.
- Hands-on STEM and project-based learning.
- Before and after care, on-site counseling, free meals, and free transportation for eligible families.
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It takes about 60 seconds. You know what your child is capable of. You've seen it at home, in the moments when he or she lights up about something, figures something out, or takes charge of a situation nobody asked him or her to handle. Then your child walks into school, and that version disappears. Sits in the back. Waits to be told what to do. Comes home without much to say. That's not a child who can't lead. That's a child who hasn't been asked to.What leadership looks like in a school day
This isn't student council. Leadership at North Star is built into how every subject is taught. Students practice making decisions, presenting ideas, working through disagreements, and advocating for themselves and their classmates. By the time a student reaches 8th grade, he or she has spent years building the confidence and communication skills most schools never touch. The school calls this approach "Safe to Soar," and the idea is simple: a child who feels safe takes risks. A child who takes risks grows.Academics that move forward, not sideways
Project-based instruction connects what students learn to actual problems worth solving. STEM learning is hands-on, with summer STEM camps extending the experience beyond the school calendar. Students don't just memorize content. They use it, test it, and present it to their peers. The Momentum Award from the state confirms what parents inside the building already feel: students here are making real progress.A school that supports the whole family
On-site counseling is available for students who need social, emotional, or academic support. Before and after care is available for families who need it. Bus transportation is provided for eligible students. Free breakfast and lunch are served every day.Community isn't a slogan here
Family engagement is built into the school year, with events that bring parents into the building regularly. Community partnerships with local organizations, colleges, and neighborhood groups create opportunities that extend beyond the classroom walls.Everything you just read? It costs nothing.
- No tuition.
- No application fee.
- No fees of any kind.
- Free breakfast and lunch every day.
- Free bus transportation for eligible students.
- Before and after care available.