Gov. Mike DeWine hints at his next move after he leaves office

Gov. Mike DeWine says while he's focusing on his policy priorities during his last five months as governor, he’s already in talks about what he will do after he leaves office.

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How is Workforce Pell rolling out in Ohio? Slowly, so far

Higher education leaders in Ohio and across the country continue to navigate the strict requirements surrounding the federal grant.

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The troubling Ohio plan that could hand your local public school to a private charter operator

A revised state plan still gives Columbus the final say over struggling public schools, and podcast hosts say it's a threat to every Ohio taxpayer who ever passed a school levy.

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OPINION: America’s teacher shortage is worse than you think. But there’s a way to fix it

Starting early, building better pipelines and recruiting deliberately can make all the difference

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Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to overhaul the Head Start program. Two people familiar with the deliberations tell The Associated Press the Republican administration's proposed ch...

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Trump Administration Continues to Demonstrate the Importance of the U.S. Dept. of Education even While Trying to Shut It Down

Information has leaked that the Department of Health and Human Services plans to post new guidance in the Federal Register this week for comments before radically reducing federal regulation of Hea…

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Ohio just revised an education waiver that could reshape how struggling schools are managed across the state

Ohio has revised a federal education waiver request after public school advocates criticized provisions allowing school closures and charter conversions, though some educators say the changes don't go...

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What Ohio inspectors check before your child rides the school bus

Before Ohio school buses can hit the road with students on board, they must pass inspections by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

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Public education is a pillar of democracy - Heights Observer

Aug. 19 marks the beginning of the 2026–27 school year for about 4,600 students enrolled in one of the 11 public schools or two special high-school programs of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights...

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Are shots safe for your child? Doctor explains vaccines

A retired pediatrician answers common questions about vaccine safety and why they are vital for child health.

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Lakota Local Schools receives more than $76 million state boost ahead of November bond issue vote

Lakota Local Schools is receiving more than $76 million in state funding that could lower the cost to local taxpayers if a new bond issue passes in November.

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All Ohio school districts face deadline to curb chronic absenteeism before 2026-27 year

All Ohio school districts face deadline to curb chronic absenteeism before 2026-27 yearEvery school district in Ohio faces a deadline tomorrow to have a plan in

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In bipartisan rebuke, Senate panel votes to shield special ed from RFK Jr.'s agency

Republicans and Democrats also supported a measure to reveal how much President Trump's dismantling of the Education Department has cost taxpayers.

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Ohio principal resigns over helping homeless teen, then adopts him

The Lakota principal that was investigated and later resigned after allowing an unenrolled, homeless student in class has since adopted that student.

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What we learned about Ohio school boards’ limited power to discipline members

A Parma dispute shows why censure is largely symbolic and why removing an Ohio school board member requires voters and a court case.

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Congress hasn't passed AI rules for schools. So these 98 teens did it themselves

Should students be allowed to use AI on assignments? What about on tests? Who should teach AI literacy? About 100 teenagers got together to try to decide.

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TPS Board of Education votes to send levy to the November ballot

The Toledo Board of Education voted unanimously to submit paperwork to the Lucas County Board of Elections to certify a proposed 6.9-mill levy for the ...

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State lawmakers of both parties say it's time to rethink America’s fragile childcare system • Ohio Capital Journal

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is calling for an overhaul of the nation’s childcare system, which they say is failing children, parents and providers.

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US schools are struggling to keep the yellow bus running amid shortages and cuts

Districts are reducing routes and exploring new ways to get students to class as transportation costs climb

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Cincinnati Public Schools asks voters to consider first-ever earned income tax levy. Here's how it would work.

Cincinnati Public Schools is asking voters to consider an earned income tax rather than a traditional property tax levy, marking a significant shift in how the district plans to fund its operations.

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What can an Ohio school board do about member misconduct?

Ohio school boards can investigate and censure members accused of misconduct, but they generally cannot suspend or remove them. Here’s what the law means for Parma board member Patrick McCune.

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Public school buildings are the people's property

Local decisions should be made locally by the local officials – school boards – who represent the taxpayers who paid to build the structures a school district owns. These buildings are the people’s pr...

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Cincinnati Public Schools board will ask voters to approve a new income tax levy

The five-year, 0.75% earned income tax will be on the November ballot. Board members were split on whether the district should adopt an income tax or a property tax.

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Nearly 1 in 4 Ohioans with student loans is at least a year behind on payments

Student loan defaults jumped by 4.2 million in a year, an AP analysis finds. In Ohio, 429,000 borrowers are at least a year behind on payments.

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Tallmadge City Schools makes transportation cuts ahead of school year

The district said it will only offer transportation for students in kindergarten through eighth grade who live more than two miles away from their school.

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States move to limit classroom screen time • Ohio Capital Journal

After school cellphone bans passed many statehouses with bipartisan support in recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers are turning to legislation governing how long students should spend looking ...

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'It puts special education back 50 years.' Ohio advocates concerned over recent federal changes. • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio special education advocates worry recent changes to the U.S. Department of Education will cause confusion, delays, and a loss of service to students.

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Ohio teachers’ unions have been weakened. How the 2026 governor race could reshape power.

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton present starkly different visions for teachers' collective bargaining rights.

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Major cuts looming as Parma schools decides against fall ballot

After considering another earned income tax levy for the fall ballot, Parma City Schools Board of Education on Wednesday decided against returning to the voters.

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Education Dept. eliminates tool used to prove racial discrimination

Civil rights complaints against schools can no longer use data evaluations, called disparate impact analysis, as evidence of discrimination.

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