Schools & Colleges

Statewide Student Attendance Has Improved From Pandemic Highs but Remains Significantly Above Pre-Covid-19 Levels, Impacting Academic and Social Development.

New Data Shows Ohio Ranks 23rd Nationally for Average Teacher Salary and 46th for Starting Pay, Contributing to School Staffing Issues and Becoming a Key Issue in the Governor's Race.

A New Federal Tax Credit Program, Set to Begin in January, Offers a 100% Credit for Donations to Scholarship Organizations, with Ohio's Similar State Program Providing a Preview of How Public Schools Might, or Might Not, Benefit.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Plans to Select Approved Math Curricula by 2027, Forcing Low-Scoring Schools to Adopt Specific Materials as State Officials and Educators Debate Teaching Methods.

New Data From the National Education Association Shows Ohio Ranks 23rd Nationally for Average Teacher Salaries and 46th for Starting Pay, Prompting Calls for Increased Funding From Education Advocates and Gubernatorial Candidates.

State Representatives Andrea White and Cindy Abrams Introduce Bill to Address Rising Costs and Student Needs, Aiming to Ease Financial Strain on Local School Districts.

U.s. Representative Jim Jordan Held a Question-And-Answer Session with Student Council Members, Discussing Careers and the Political Sphere.

A National Organization Has Again Given Ohio a Failing Grade for Its Sex Education Requirements, Citing a Lack of Comprehensive, Medically Accurate, and Inclusive Standards.

Early Literacy Ratings for Ohio Schools Decreased by Nearly Six Points Statewide Due to Revised Fourth-Grade Promotion Calculations, Though Some Districts Saw Star Increases Under New Rating Scales.

Statewide Organizations Urge the Next Governor to Target Top-Tier K-12 Performance and Postsecondary Outcomes by 2035, Citing Current Student Preparedness Gaps.

State Programs Will Receive $2.05 Million to Strengthen Nutrition Services, Improve Facilities, and Address Critical Needs for Children and Families.

Amidst a Growing Need for Qualified Educators, Thousands of Adults Across Ohio Are Preparing for New Academic Journeys, with Many Pursuing Careers in Education.

The Full 251-Person Ohio State University Band Will Perform in Lima on October 28, with All Proceeds Dedicated to Scholarships for Students at Osu-Lima.

Over 120 School Districts Statewide Are Reportedly Trimming Budgets as State Funds Increasingly Flow to Charter and Private Institutions, with Costs Projected to Near $4 Billion.

Ohio State Sen. Jerry Cirino Stated the University Centers Aim for Objective Study and Open Debate, Countering a Professor's Questions About State Intervention in Higher Education.

A Proposed Standard Would Require Students to Explain Their Independent Thought When Artificial Intelligence Tools Materially Contribute to Graded Assignments, Shifting Classroom Focus Beyond Simple Detection.

Most School Districts in West Central Ohio Improved or Maintained Overall Scores, with Graduation Rates and College Readiness Leading the Way.

The October Program Features Local Leaders Like Mayor Sharetta Smith and Apollo Career Center Superintendent Keith Horner.

Democrat Amy Acton and Libertarian Don Kissick Outline Strategies for Affordability, Workforce, and Campus Reform, While Republican Vivek Ramaswamy Previously Suggested Consolidation.

State Data for Fall 2025 Shows an 8.2% Increase in Students Ready for Kindergarten, Driven by Stronger Language and Literacy Skills, with State Officials Crediting Various Initiatives.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Will Release Annual School Report Cards Next Week, with 52 Institutions Marked as "Under Review" for Potential Testing Irregularities on State Assessments From Last Spring.

The Funding Will Place Dedicated Advisers in 130 Schools Statewide to Support 20,000 Disadvantaged Middle and High School Students.

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Gave Four Ohio Universities an 'F' Grade for Campus Speech Climate in Its 2027 College Free Speech Rankings.

Governor Mike Dewine Assured Public Universities This Week That a Proposal to Shut Down Institutions, Suggested by Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Will Not Happen.

Ohio's Candidates for Governor, Amy Acton, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Don Kissick, Present Contrasting Plans for Public School Funding, Vouchers, and Academic Standards Ahead of the November Election.