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Jackson baseball's 'best version' is district title-worthy | Polar Bears down GlenOak
MACEDONIA — Somewhere in the mix of rankings and results, Jackson High School baseball coach Bill Gamble just wanted his Polar Bears to find the "best version" of themselves this season. Looks like the boys in purple have figured that out. Jackson rode the big left arm of Landen Doll to a 3-0 win...
To Hold Back Struggling Readers or Not: Indiana & Ohio Take Different Paths
Indiana and Ohio joined the growing number of states last year mandating teachers use the science of reading, but the neighboring states have gone in opposite directions with another reading strategy — holding back struggling third graders. In Ohio, where students who scored poorly on state reading tests had to repeat third grade for […]
Pa. student financial aid agency to offer loans to those in nearby states
Pennsylvania’s student financial aid agency is expanding its footprint in the student lending business to nearby states. The move is seen as good news for in-state students since it will generate money to support the state grant program. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance said it will launch the Keystone...
Editorial: STRS suit weak
Despite histrionic language asserting that State Teachers Retirement System board members Wade Steen and Rudy Fichtenbaum have violated their fiduciary duty, possibly for personal financial benefit, there’s no evidence in Attorney General Dave Yost’s lawsuit seeking to remove Mr. Steen and Mr. Fichtenbaum from the STRS board. (“Yost files suit to take 2 off STRS panel,” Thursday) Mr. Yost claims he must act “to protect teachers against private interests attempting to hijack their retirement accounts.” The AG, following an anonymous document prepared by STRS staff and sent to him by Gov. Mike DeWine, claims Mr. Steen and Mr. Fichtenbaum have an unethical plan to steer $65 billion to a Columbus company called QED. Read more Blade editorials The AG has dusted off a 2021 controversy to keep reform elements from taking over the school board, and it’s not a good look for the 2026 gubernatorial hopeful.
Ted Carter: Despite conversation and consternation Ohio State grads are ready to lead Ohio
Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. is president of Ohio State University. As The Ohio State University celebrated commencement in Ohio Stadium on May 5, I was thrilled to preside over the awarding of more than 12,500 degrees and certificates. ...
Storylines and players to know for the OHSAA boys tennis state tournament
Final draws for the Ohio High School Athletic Association boys tennis state tournament are decided and many Greater Cincinnati athletes have eyes on winning a state championship. The OHSAA state tournament kicks off on Thursday, May 23, and concludes the next day at the College of Wooster & Aspen Racquet Club. There, competitors from Indian Hill, Seven Hills, Springboro, St. Xavier and Sycamore will compete for singles or doubles titles across two divisions. ...
Vote: Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school athlete of the week, May 20
Voting is open for the next Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week ballotof the 2023-2024 high school sports year for activity through May 19. Enquirer/Cincinnati.com readers can vote for their favorite high school Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athletes of the Week on their desktop, the Cincinnati.com mobile web or Cincinnati.com app...
From Lakewood to Yale: William Kohut joining some elite company as Ivy Leaguer
Editor's note: This is one of several feature stories The Advocate is publishing this graduation season about Licking County graduates. For more, see the May 26 print edition or visit newarkadvocate.com. HEBRON – To put it mildly, William Kohut is creative. ...
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