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New president does not hold back on Ohio State
The Ohio State University got a new president this year as Ted Carter was named the school’s leader a few months ago. And it sounds like Ohio State was nothing short of a dream job for him. During a recent interview on the Eleven Warriors podcast Real Pod Wednesdays,...
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...
Columbus-area principal to serve as president of National Association of Elementary School Principals
COLUMBUS, Ohio — April Knight, the principal of Avondale Elementary School in Columbus City Schools, is set to serve as the president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals starting next year, according to a post on the district’s website. “This role is an opportunity for me...
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 […]
Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio
Ohio parents are working hard, sometimes at multiple jobs, but most still can’t afford child care, that is if there are child care options at all where they live. A new report from child care advocacy group Groundwork Ohio showed the scarcity of child care and the struggles parents had even when they could obtain […] The post Child care still unaffordable, inaccessible for many in Ohio appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Gov. DeWine needs to act to ensure adequate teacher-licensure funding: editorial
Gov. Mike DeWine got what he wanted last year when the Ohio legislature accommodated his wish to put K-12 education policy entirely under the authority of the governor’s office, removing most powers from the partially elected State Board of Education. The State Board’s powers to oversee state education policy -- and most of the state board’s funding -- were instead vested in a new Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, led by a DeWine appointee.
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...
Nonprofit prepares to expand kindergarten readiness program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – “Can you say your A, B, Cs?” may sound like a simple question, but it’s part of a test that is getting important answers on how to address the kindergarten readiness crisis in Franklin County. NBC4 has been following this story since a nonprofit working to address the issue got funding […]
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...
Linden Leadership Academy seeks to empower and unite the community
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Bringing the neighborhood together and highlighting positives within the Linden community. That is the mission behind a new initiative pushing to create leaders which is focused on pushing the area forward. The 'Linden Leadership Academy' is a new program looking to motivate community members to...
Sights and Sounds: Many of Ohio's top prospects on display at Midwest Live
SANDUSKY, Ohio – It was a great celebration of high school boys basketball in Ohio and the surrounding states with the Midwest Live event held last weekend here at the Cedar Point Sports Center. There were 130 of the top high schools from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia and...
'Chaotic': Some Ohio colleges worry FAFSA fallout will hurt enrollment this fall
After a couple of turbulent years for fall enrollment during the pandemic, things were starting to look up for Ohio Dominican University. The campus on Columbus' East Side saw a 30% increase in freshman enrollment between 2021 and 2023, offsetting two smaller enrollment classes during the pandemic and pushing total enrollment beyond pre-pandemic numbers. University leaders were feeling optimistic about this academic year.
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...
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....
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