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New president does not hold back on Ohio State
The Ohio State University got a new president this year as Ted Carter was named the school’s leader a few months ago. And it sounds like Ohio State was nothing short of a dream job for him. During a recent interview on the Eleven Warriors podcast Real Pod Wednesdays,...
Daycare with locations across U.S. greenlit to build first central Ohio academy
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A daycare chain boasted as the “innovator in educational child care” with locations across the East Coast received final approval to build its first Ohio academy in the Columbus area. A proposal by Lightbridge Academy, a New Jersey-based daycare chain, to build a location on a 1.68-acre Dublin site near the […]
Linden Leadership Academy seeks to empower and unite the community
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Bringing the neighborhood together and highlighting positives within the Linden community. That is the mission behind a new initiative pushing to create leaders which is focused on pushing the area forward. The 'Linden Leadership Academy' is a new program looking to motivate community members to...
Mapped: Proposed Columbus school closures
Source: Columbus City Schools. Map: Deena Zaidi/Axios VisualsHere's a map to help you visualize the closures the Columbus Board of Education is mulling — click here to check out an interactive version.Catch up quick: A task force of parents and community members created by superintendent Angela Chapman recommends Columbus City Schools shutter nine schools and its downtown administrative office.The group also proposes grade-level shuffling within 13 other buildings.These changes are meant to save money via consolidation as well as better allocate staff and program resources.What we're watching: After facing backlash from district families and educators, school board members agreed last week to gather more public feedback before voting on the proposed changes.That could take a while — and we'll keep you updated.What's next: The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Aug. 6 at 270 E. State St.
144 Student-Athletes Awarded Academic All-Conference Honors
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A total of 144 Ohio Dominican University student-athletes received academic recognition from the Great Midwest Athletic Conference on Tuesday (July 2), for their excellence in the classroom during the 2023-24 year. To be named to the Academic All-Conference team, the student-athlete's GPA must be a minimum of...
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