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Education 14 October 2024

How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s education policy could shape Ohio schools

Ohio education experts say some of former President Donald Trump’s education policies are in line with what’s already happening in Ohio in terms of universal school vouchers while Vice President Kamala Harris has spoken out against vouchers, book bans and curriculum censorship.

Education 20 September 2024

Ohio teachers connect presidential election to classroom curriculum

As the presidential election inches closer, Ohio social studies and government teachers are using this as an opportunity to engage their students in civics education.

Education 29 August 2024

How Project 2025’s education policies mirror Ohio bills and universal private school vouchers

From universal private school vouchers to stripping away diversity and inclusion requirements, censoring classrooms, and targeting LGBTQ students — some of Ohio’s education laws and bills mirror the goals outlined for a second Trump administration in Project 2025.

Education 28 August 2024

Report: Ohio school-to-prison pipeline bolstered by ‘exclusionary discipline,’ absenteeism

“Student disconnection” spurred on by mental health factors, disproportionate discipline and a lack of in-school supports plays its part in driving Ohio’s absenteeism rate, according to a new report from an Ohio think tank.

Education 14 March 2024

Former Ohio teacher, State Board of Ed member sees literacy as ‘key civil rights issue'

Christina Collins’ journey to become an educator started when she helped her grandfather read his mail.

Education 4 January 2024

Ohio public education supporters look to 2024, lawsuit to hold private voucher system accountable

While marijuana legislation and other bills still sit on the horizon in the second year of this term’s General Assembly, education policy can always be counted on to be a part of the discussion. 2024 should be no different.

Education 6 October 2023

‘Legacy of neglect’ showcased in Ohio schools report

A report from an Ohio think tank examined the new budget changes and private school voucher impacts on public schools over the last year.

Education 6 June 2023

Work still to be done for Ohio’s early childhood education, study shows

Access to early intervention and early childhood special education are “far from uniform” in Ohio and the nation, according to a national study.

Education 25 April 2023

Education officials lay out budget hopes for teacher retention

Union officials representing thousands of Ohio teachers say policy pressures are at the top of teacher concerns, and the lack of resources piled on to lawmaker threats to regulate curricula create an environment many are eager to escape.

Education 25 April 2023

US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Ohio, talks student debt and school vouchers

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Columbus area schools Thursday.

Education 12 April 2023

DeWine visits Columbus City Schools elementary school to observe science of reading

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine nodded along and smiled as the second grade students in Bernadette Monroe’s Southwood Elementary School classroom sounded out words like whistle, sketch and chuckle by emphasizing each letter Thursday morning.