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New Ohio law requires schools to teach ‘science of reading’ as proficiencies fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A high number of Ohio students are not reading at grade level but a state law that mandates a certain type of instruction called the “science of reading” aims to fix that. “We’ve got to do something, seriously,” Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Township) said. “This is the future, not to be […]
Ohio schools can request a move to Division I next season as OHSAA passes new rules
Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools passed all six proposed revisions to the OHSAA Constitution and Bylaws, executive director Doug Ute announced Thursday. Each OHSAA member's high school principal casts one vote on each referendum item. All member high schools are required to submit a ballot. ...
Ohio bill would require school districts to create released time for religious instruction
Two Republican lawmakers are trying to strengthen an existing Ohio law by requiring — instead of just allowing — school districts to create a policy letting students to be excused from school to go to released time religious instruction. State Reps. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, and Gary Click, R-Vickery, recently introduced House Bill 445 and it […] The post Ohio bill would require school districts to create released time for religious instruction appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Licking Heights unveils new names of elementary, intermediate schools
The Licking Heights Local Schools Board of Education has officially approved new school names for South Elementary, West Elementary, Central Intermediate, the new elementary school, and Central Preschool. This is the result of a yearlong district rebranding process, which started in August 2023. The district worked with Columbus-based agency Cult...
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