Public Education
Ohio high school athletes can be paid(The Center Square) – High school athletes in Ohio can now officially be paid for their name, image and likeness. Ohio High School Athletic Association member schools voted… Read More
Public Education
Cleveland proposes consolidating, closing schools to address ‘dire financial state’The Cleveland school board will vote next month on a plan to merge 39 schools and close 18 buildings – affecting an estimated 16,000 students, Signal Cleveland… Read More
Public Education
Officials: Stabbing of 8th grader in Detroit involved mother sneaking knife into schoolA Detroit school canceled classes last week after an eighth-grade student was stabbed by a classmate, officials say. “The stabbing occurred after the child’s mother reportedly gave her… Read More
Culture
Watch: Muralist wows with USA-themed tributes to Charlie KirkA young woman is painting patriotic murals across Ohio for her “Freedom Flag Mural Tour” to honor faith and political activist Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk spoke the truth,… Read More
Public Education
Ohio school district wrestles with looming budget shortfall, higher costs despite ‘better financial standing’Despite enjoying “better financial standing” than its Cleveland counterpart, Akron Public Schools (APS) in northeastern Ohio is still facing an estimated $10 million shortfall this academic year. “If… Read More
Government
Ohio bill: AI is not a legal person, cannot marry; its owners are liable for harmA bill before the Ohio House of Representatives would prohibit artificial intelligence from ever obtaining legal personhood, thus limiting such technology from marriage, possession of property or legal authority. Read More
Culture
Charlie Kirk’s mission marches on at Center for Christian Virtue galaEven after the assassination of faith-and-political activist Charlie Kirk, his impact continues at the campus events and conferences he had planned to attend. Center for Christian Virtue, a faith-based public policy… Read More
Government
Education Secretary McMahon announces $500 million for charter schoolsU.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the distribution of $500 million for the federal charter school program during the Ohio portion of her… Read More
Culture
Ohio LGBT activists want to ensure gender-confused kids have only one option(Daily Caller News Foundation) – LGBT activists are driving the transgender agenda forward in Ohio despite President Donald Trump’s mission to stop child sex-changes. Cuyahoga County became the… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool numbers surge in Ohio, passing COVID-19 pandemic recordsOhio mom Jeannine Ramer hadn’t planned to homeschool, but her sister-in-law’s encouragement persuaded her to try it once her oldest son reached preschool age. “We loved it,”… Read More
Government
Ohio becomes first state to require AI policy in public schoolsOhio has become the first state to require all its public schools to have guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). In an Aug. 20 press release,… Read More
Politics
Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy unveils ‘radical’ education agenda for OhioVivek Ramaswamy has revealed how he would put Ohio’s education system on the path to greatness if elected governor in 2026. Ramaswamy championed an ascendent vision of… Read More
Public Education
Ohio district to stop busing high school students after 18-year-old killed near transportation hubDayton Public Schools (DPS) in Ohio will not provide bus services for high schoolers this year, blaming “several significant barriers” including a law forbidding the district’s students from using… Read More
Courts
Ohio AG appeals judge’s decision on school choice(The Daily Signal) – School choice has been a key issue in Ohio at both the state and federal levels, though this once seemingly bipartisan issue has faced opposition. Read More
Public Education
Cincinnati Public Schools to put middle-schoolers on city transit buses with general publicTo save $2.9 million each year, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will put 1,260 of its middle-school students on the city’s metro service buses, sparking alarm from many parents, the… Read More
Courts
Ohio to appeal court ruling against school choice programOhio will act swiftly to appeal a court decision declaring its school choice program unconstitutional, the Associated Press reports. The program will be allowed to… Read More
Christian Schools
Inaugural pro-life award recognizes Ohio Christian school’s dedication to the sanctity of lifeA Christian school in Ohio has received a new pro-life award for integrating pro-life values into its curriculum. Calvary Christian School in Bellefontaine, Ohio, about 45 miles northwest… Read More
Government
‘Defender of girls and women’s sports’: Meet the first federal judge nominated in Trump second term(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump nominated the first federal judge of his second administration. Whitney Hermandorfer is Trump’s choice to serve on the 6th… Read More
Public Education
New study again confirms that school choice improves outcomes(The Sentinel) – A new study shows the Ohio school choice program is producing better outcomes for students, the Wall Street Journal reports. According… Read More
Public Education
Ohio schools brace for cuts amid ‘catastrophic’ budget shortfalls, miscalculationsThe Mt. Health City Schools district near Cincinnati is reducing expenditures to address a $10.7 million shortfall, but administrators are concerned it won’t be enough. “$10.7 million in… Read More