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Start dates for central Ohio schools
OHIO, USA — Although summer is still in full swing, many schools are preparing for the return of students in August. In just a matter of weeks, students will be back in the classroom. Below, you'll find a list of start dates for local school districts:. Big Walnut Local...
6th grade son of former Ohio State QB receives his first scholarship offer
Landon Miller may be following in the footsteps of his father Braxton before too long. At least that’s what Tom Herman is hoping. Landon Miller, who is entering sixth grade and a recruiting prospect for the class of 2031, announced on Friday that he has received his first scholarship offer. Landon is the son of... The post 6th grade son of former Ohio State QB receives his first scholarship offer appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ohio high school football star helps change rules
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Trey McNutt, a rising senior at Shaker Heights High School, is an Ohio high school football star. He was set to make his college decision Friday evening but has pushed it back another week until Aug. 3. He’s a top ranked safety in the country,...
Teachers union suing Columbus City Schools over substitute contracts
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The union representing Columbus City School teachers is suing the board of education, alleging that Ohio code was violated when contracts were not renewed for some substitute teachers. The Columbus Education Association filed the lawsuit last week, saying the district’s decision affected 28 substitute teachers. All were notified around June 25 […]
Columbus teacher, Board of Education sued after parents claim teacher assaulted child with autism
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An elementary school teacher and the Columbus City Schools Board of Education are being sued by parents of a 5-year-old boy with autism after they say the teacher allegedly assaulted him earlier this year. The lawsuit and an internal investigation done by CCS show an incident...
Buckeye football players host camp for local students
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Buckeyes' first game of the season is just six weeks away. Some players spent Saturday morning in The Shoe, but not with their usual teammates. They led the CareSource Football Pro Camp for 250 students. The camp is free for 1st through 8th graders.
Principals, athletic director among new hires for Johnstown this fall
JOHNSTOWN – Several new faces will be joining the Johnstown-Monroe School District for 2024-25, including some new administrators. The Board of Education approved hiring Michael Shipton as Johnstown High School principal during a special meeting earlier this month. The board decision came after Angel King accepted a position with...
Central Ohio organization helps students learn to fly
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A local organization is teaching at-risk youth in Columbus that the sky is the limit, literally. Capital City Young Aviators is on a mission to provide encouragement, hope, and mentoring to local middle and high school students through aviation. Instructors are volunteers who mentor and...
Greater Cincinnati high school football top 10 defensive secondary players
With the start of another high school football season just over one month away, The Enquirer is again ranking the best players by position in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Defensive backs and safeties make their home beyond the line of scrimmage. They live for the interceptions, the pass break-ups, and the celebrations that come with them. A total of 11 defensive backs were named to the all-state first team for their respective division, and...
Staff profile: Meet Columbus Dispatch education reporter Cole Behrens
(Editor's note: This article is part of a new weekly series featuring Columbus Dispatch journalists and their work in our community.) I am the K-12 education reporter at The Columbus Dispatch, covering education in central Ohio and throughout the state. Before that, I covered crime and breaking news in the evenings. I previously worked as an assistant editor at The Athens NEWS and Athens Messenger, newspapers both located in Athens Ohio.
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