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Local districts struggle with admin, staff vacancies as school year looms
RIVERSIDE, Ohio (WDTN) — As students across the Miami Valley prepare to head back to the classroom in the coming weeks, many schools have several teacher vacancies. Fairborn City Schools Assistant Superintendent Amy Gayheart says they’re becoming more creative in how they attract applicants for vacancies. “Any time that there is a position to fill, […]
Q&A: DPS and suburban schools remain deeply segregated decades after desegregation order
In 1976, a federal judge ordered Dayton Public Schools to desegregate to more closely reflect the racial makeup of the City of Dayton. This resulted in some students being bussed to schools outside of their neighborhood. How successful was this effort?. Eileen McClory, education reporter for the Dayton Daily News...
Hundreds of students getting free school supplies thanks to this local business
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One local organization is helping students prepare for back to school with a free school supply drive. TCN Behavioral Health is hosting giveaways at each of its locations throughout the Miami Valley. Giveaways are held from 4 to 6 p.m. at all five events. During...
Ohio extends back-to-school sales tax holiday from 3 days to 10
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) – With the new school year and Ohio's annual tax holiday coming up toward the beginning of August, everyone is gearing up for some back-to-school shopping. When it comes to shopping for things like clothes, pencils, and folders, the last thing you want is stress. During...
Family of child with special needs announces lawsuit against Dayton Public Schools
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The family of a child with special needs has filed a lawsuit against Dayton Public Schools, the school board, and Darrick Sorrells after video captured an incident in which Sorrells reportedly struck the 3-year-old child and then carried the child by his ankles. "Dayton Public Schools...
Local teen soaring after winning national aviation maintenance competition
A local teen is soaring to new heights after winning a national trade and technical skilled workforce competition before even starting her senior year of high school. Kathryn Wilcox, 15, is on her way to making her dreams a reality. Despite being in the Miami Valley Career Technology Center’s aviation program for just one year, […]
Educators learn lessons through Muse Machine’s K-12 program
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Area educators recently received lessons on implementing the fundamentals of funk into their classrooms. During a four-day workshop hosted by Muse Machine, local K-12 educators flocked to the Metropolitan Arts Center in downtown Dayton. Musicians and experts explained to participants the history of the Dayton funk scene, as well as how […]
Crayons to Classrooms lets students learn, with less stress
When teachers can provide school supplies to their students who aren't able to bring them to class, it helps those kids start learning, without the added stress of trying to get up to speed without the tools they need. All this week, Dayton 24/7 Now and Raising Cane's is teaming...
Bergbigler places 3rd in nation with project
EATON — For the first time ever, an Eaton High School student not only competed, but placed, at the National STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition Event Competition at this year’s FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington. Emma Bergbigler’s project, was in Entrepreneurship Level Two, and focused...
TCMS collecting school supplies for kids
TIPP CITY — Tipp Monroe Community Services is collecting school supplies for children in Tipp City and Monroe Township from July 1 through Aug. 1. Book bags and school supplies are given out during the last two weeks of the Lunch On Us summer lunch program, said a Tipp Monroe Community Services. Several blue donation tubs are around Tipp City, including the TMCS office, Monroe Federal at both branches, Tipp City Public Library, and Zack Jacobs-State Farm Insurance. All donations are greatly appreciated.
EV instructors from across the U.S. train in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio — While students will be heading back to class in a few short weeks, at one Ohio community college, instructors from across the country are getting in some special lessons before school starts. Sinclair Community College in Dayton was given a $600,000 grant from the National Science...
Ignite Reading certified as 'high-quality tutoring program' in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Ignite Reading has been approved as a "high-quality tutoring program" in Ohio as the state works to improve literacy rates that have been suffering since the COVID-19 pandemic. It gives students virtual one-on-one tutoring daily to help them in areas of reading they struggle with. Ohio...
G.H.S. Wavaires Present 2024-25 preview show
GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Wavaires will begin preparations for the 2024-2025 school year with their Wavaire Camp, starting July 29th. On Friday, August 2 at 7:00 pm, the Wavaires will present their 2024-2025 preview show at Memorial Hall. The show will consist of a variety of material learned throughout the camp week. Selections may include “Footloose”, “You’re the One that I Want”, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, “SOS”, “Finale B”, and “Never Enough” from some of your favorite films. Additional selections may include “Permission to Dance”, “Flowers”, “Sunroof” and “Proud Mary”.
Edison State’s spring Employees of the Semester
PIQUA — Edison State Community College recognized outstanding employee performance during its spring All-College Celebrations meeting. Each semester, the College recognizes a faculty or adjunct faculty member and a staff member with an Employee of the Semester award. The College also gives an Outstanding Team award to a team that has completed a project important to Edison State’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award Winners Announced
7/24/2024 12:20:00 PM | By: Kit Stetzel Full Release The Butler baseball team was recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association on Wednesday afternoon for their impressive work in the classroom over 2023-24 academic year. The Bulldogs team grade point average was high enough to earn the 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award. Teams from every level of college and high school baseball were honored with this year's award, which highlights programs coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. More than 470 collegiate programs were recognized with this year's award. The...
Stuff the Bus, to help teachers teach and students learn
Jennifer Grimes, a fifth-grade teacher, said she was pleasantly surprised when she came to work at Trotwood-Madison City Schools from out of state and realized she had a resource such as Crayons to Classrooms, so she and other educators didn't have to rely on providing the supplies for their students from their own pockets - or else have kids go without.
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