Culture, Public Education
Christian teacher forced out for refusing to endorse transgender ideology is fighting backAn Ohio public middle school forced a Christian teacher to resign for refusing to refer to students by pronouns inconsistent with their biological gender.Now Vivian Geraghty, a devout… Read More
Public Education
Ohio Senate passes bill to remove power from state school board(The Center Square) – The Republican-dominated Ohio Senate approved a plan Wednesday that would remove most power for the state Board of Education and place it with the governor.The… Read More
Public Education
Akron public schools riddled with violence, distressing parents and teachers alikeViolence and fear are now said to be commonplace in Ohio’s Akron Public Schools, reportedly putting both students and staff in harm’s way on a daily basis. In the… Read More
Culture, Public Education
School district lets students use restrooms matching their gender identity; parents sueParents and students have filed a lawsuit against their Ohio school district over its policy allowing students to use bathrooms matching their stated gender identity. Bethel Local School District… Read More
Government, Homeschools
School choice could expand to nearly all students in Ohio if bill passes(The Center Square) – School choice options in Ohio could expand to nearly every student if a new bill works its way quickly through the Ohio Legislature during the lame… Read More
Education
Ohio giving another $50 million for school safety(The Center Square) – Ohio will add another $50 million to a growing total of state money for security upgrades at more than 700 schools across the state. Read More
Courts, Public Education
Ohio school board settles free speech case after ban on critical comments at board meeting – but new policy will bar any comments about employeesAn Ohio school board has reached a settlement with a resident who sued after being prevented from speaking at a board meeting about a controversy over the district superintendent. Read More
Public Education
Senate Bill would wrest most authority from Ohio State Board of Education(The Center Square) – Legislation introduced to the Ohio Senate proposes to overhaul the Ohio State Board of Education and remove nearly all its authority and duties. Read More
Culture
Changes to Ohio gender bill means another meeting(The Center Square) – A bill that would have banned gender reassignment surgery for minors remains alive in the Ohio House but without the ban and with a parental notification… Read More
Public Education
Ohio high school’s ‘radicalism’ class includes lesson on homeless encampments from sex worker(Daily Caller) – An Ohio high school class dedicated to exposing students to “radical” viewpoints hosted a sex worker to discuss homeless encampments, according to posts from the sex… Read More
Government
Ohio religious schools, nonprofits to share $6 million for security(The Center Square) – Safety and security at religious institutions, chartered nonpublic schools, licensed preschools and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio will share $6 million in grant funding, Ohio Gov. Mike… Read More
Education
Ohio teachers union against new bill that allows veterans to be teachers(The Center Square) – Ohio’s teachers union believes a bill in the General Assembly that would reduce requirements for veterans to become teachers would also reduce the quality of… Read More
State Government
‘Parents Bill of Rights’ introduced in Ohio House(The Center Square) – Ohio school districts would not be able to discourage or prohibit parental involvement in decisions about their child’s mental health if the General Assembly passes… Read More
Public Education
Ohio school board delays vote on resolution against Title IX changes for LBGTQ students(The Center Square) – After a meeting that lasted several hours, the Ohio Board of Education now plans to vote in October on an amendment that says biological sex… Read More
Education
Ohio bill making it easier for teachers to carry guns in effectNational concern for school safety prompted Ohio to make it easier for teachers to carry guns in the classroom. House Bill 99 went into effect on Monday, reducing… Read More
Government
Group recommends greater school choice in Ohio(The Center Square) – A new report from an Ohio policy group recommends four education policy changes that it believes will help state students regain learning losses from the… Read More
Government, Public Education
As teachers’ strike forces remote learning, campaign encourages parents to enroll their kids in private school with state scholarshipsWhen teachers in Columbus, Ohio went on strike, a Christian public policy organization launched a billboard campaign urging parents to consider taking their children out of the public school… Read More
Public Education
Columbus teachers, school district reach conceptual agreement(The Center Square) – Columbus school teachers will not return to the picket line today, but instead are expected to be home preparing to return to class Monday after… Read More
Public Education
Columbus schools, teachers at impasse; strike vote scheduled Sunday(The Center Square) – Teachers in Ohio’s largest school district are prepared to continue negotiations over the weekend but have scheduled a Sunday meeting for a vote on a potential… Read More
Public Education
Columbus City Schools plan remote learning if teachers strike(The Center Square) – Ohio’s largest school district continues to move forward with plans to open the school year for students Aug. 24, despite the system’s teachers union getting… Read More