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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 […]
Worthington teen advocates for AED bill awaiting Ohio governor's signature
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (WSYX) — A bill that will soon be on Gov. Mike DeWine's desk for a signature would require AEDs in all Ohio public and charter schools and recreational facilities. Canen Dickman, an incoming sophomore at Worthington Kilbourne High School, said an AED saved his life. On July...
'Not worth it': Parents struggle to get state money to help kids' education after pandemic
When the pandemic hit and threw a wrench into Ohio kids' education, the state launched a savings account program to reimburse parents for after-school activities − up to $500 at first and then up to $1,000 a year per qualifying child. For many families, that's a huge help. That's...
Ohio high school football schedules: 2024 Greater Akron Weeks 1-10 schedule
The 2024 high school football season begins in less than two months. Ohio High School Athletic Association preseason practices start Aug. 1 and Greater Akron teams open their season Aug. 23. The OHSAA state playoffs pairings are announced Oct. 27 and the postseason begins Friday, Nov. 1. The postseason culminates in the OHSAA state championship...
What to know | 2024 OHSAA high school football season key dates
The 2024 high school football season kicks off next month. Three weeks of practice leads up to the start of the 10-week regular season. Here's a look at the Ohio High School Athletic Association's key dates for football, including when the state championship games will be played in Canton. 2024 Ohio high school football schedule at a...
Kent State listed as Most Affordable college in Ohio according to new analysis
In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked Kent State as the most affordable college in Ohio. In its analysis, Money analyzed college affordability based on the estimated price of tuition with an average grant applied. This data comes as tuition costs across Ohio and the United States continue to rise.
Student board member ‘thankful’ for term
After completing his year as the student board member for Delaware City Schools, Eric Gitson said the position gave him insight into the inner workings of the district and helped defined how he sees public service. Gitson, who recently graduated from Hayes High School, joined the board in August 2023....
Letter to the editor: Ohio House Bill 556 misplaces burden for 'banned' books
Am I missing something? Why threaten teachers or school librarians in Ohio House Bill 556? School administrators should be on the hook if so-called “banned” books are available to students, and the list must be loud and clear. Any books taught or referenced outside curriculum need to be approved by administration, no exceptions. Put the burden where it belongs.
Education experts explore the impact of expanded private vouchers in Ohio
Last week, Akron Public Schools became the latest district to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Ohio’s EdChoice private voucher program. The Akron school board voted 5 to 1 to join the lawsuit that includes dozens of districts from across the state. The EdChoice voucher program is not...
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