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State Board of Education of Ohio continues to search for options amid dismal funding outlook
Another cloudy financial outlook has the State Board of Education of Ohio looking at further ways to make cuts, though the options are dwindling, according to leadership. At the board’s July meeting, Superintendent of Public Instruction Paul Craft led the state agency’s budget committee through current balances and future projections for their $17 million operating […] The post State Board of Education of Ohio continues to search for options amid dismal funding outlook appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Northeast Ohio parents raise concerns about schools excusing students for Bible classes
Should public school students be allowed to leave the building to attend off-site Bible classes during the school day?. That’s the question facing some Northeast Ohio school districts and parents in recent months about LifeWise Academy, a Hilliard-based Christian nonprofit focused on religious instruction which has opened up or sought to open up chapters across the state.
Gov. DeWine created college scholarship to keep top students in Ohio. So many accepted it, the state needed more money.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -A program Gov. Mike DeWine created to award scholarships to top high school graduates who attend college in the state, with the hopes that they’ll ultimately launch their careers in Ohio, was so successful that it needed more money before it began. The Ohio Controlling Board, a...
Top High School Player Aaliyah Chavez Selects Ohio State Buckeyes in College Decision
The top high school prospect Aaliyah Chavez has Ohio State Buckeyes on her college shortlist, considering their strong program and early recruitment since eighth grade. Aaliyah Chavez averaged 37.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 3.5 steals per game in her stellar high school career. Ohio State recruited 91-plus overall...
Ohio colleges concerned about enrollment numbers after FAFSA fallout
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As we get closer to another school year starting, we're examining the impact that financial aid complications have had on both families and schools. As we get closer to another school year starting, we’re examining the impact that financial aid complications have had on both families and schools.
2024-2025 Free/Reduced Lunch Benefit Info
Hilliard City Schools is announcing the 2024-2025 school year Free/Reduced Lunch Benefit guidelines for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. The State of Ohio Budget for school year 2024-2025 includes funding to cover the cost of reduced meals for breakfast and lunch. This provision allows schools to provide no cost meals to reduced price meal eligible students.
Teachers union sues Columbus City Schools over substitute teacher contracts, state law
The union representing Columbus City Schools teachers sued the district Tuesday after it says the district violated state law by not renewing the contracts of nearly 30 substitute teachers. The Columbus Education Association, which represents more than 4,500 teachers and other educational professionals in the district, filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Common...
2024 high school football: 4 Toledo-area sleeper teams to watch
Sometimes, a true sleeper team just comes out of nowhere to surprise everyone. A middle-of-the-road team from a year ago, perhaps benefitting from a weak strength of schedule or the return of some standout players, can just go on a run and turn some heads in a quest for a league title or a quality playoff berth. Where will that team come from this year? What will be the 4-6, 5-5, or 6-4 team from a year ago that will make its mark known in northwest Ohio high school football circles? Here’s a look at four candidates — three of which are playing for the same league title in a race where plenty of talent from a year ago is coming back.
Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation create life-changing scholarship program at OSU
Program to be called Thoma Scholars, will award cost-to-attend scholarships for rural students. (STILLWATER, Okla., July 17, 2024) — A transformational gift from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation has established the Thoma Scholars Program at Oklahoma State University. This innovative scholarship program aims to empower exceptional young leaders...
Ohio State President Ted Carter speaks at Columbus Metropolitan Club: Watch live
With about a month until thousands of Ohio State University students return to campus for fall semester, President Ted Carter will sit for a sold-out one-on-one forum at the Columbus Metropolitan Club Wednesday afternoon. Carter, who officially started his tenure at Ohio State in January, will talk with NBC4 anchor...
Red tape and delays are behind millions in unspent post-pandemic education funds
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the academic achievement gap widened in school districts across the country. To fill the gap, Ohio launched the Afterschool Childhood Enrichment (ACE) program — a savings account program that would reimburse parents for after-school activities. Thousands of Ohio families applied, but tens of millions...
Ohio State gives agriculture teachers full lesson plan during week-long session
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Twenty middle and high school agriculture teachers from across the nation have a full year’s curriculum they can take home to their students. It’s a unique learning experience since Ohio State University is one of just six schools to host this professional development institute. Agriculture, both directly and indirectly, is the […]
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