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Gov. DeWine rejects consolidating Ohio universities, as concerns that could happen circulate
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (443+ words) "He has a lot of good ideas in there," said Gov. Mike DeWine of Ramaswamy's op-ed. But he's cautious. "I'm not in favor of consolidating our colleges or doing away with any of our 14 public universities," DeWine said to reporters…...
How an Ohio program is teaching nonviolence through cooking classes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (792+ words) Every day at the Garden of Joy Culinary Academy starts with a mindfulness circle. Before teens put on aprons and start chopping veggies, they grab fruit patterned pillows and sit down in the dining room of an old Frisch's in…...
This program aims to help Ohio’s foster youth go to college. So why do so few use it?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (838+ words) For Drew Bowles, tattoos are a form of self-expression, so the 23-year-old has a lot of them. There's a tiny cross just beneath the corner of his eye, an ornate key on the skin in front of his ear. The…...
Ohio law bans cell phones during the school day. Teachers and students have mixed feelings
2+ week, 4+ day ago (546+ words) It's been nearly three months since Ohio law has prohibited K-12 students from using their cell phones during the school day. School administrators and students have mixed feelings on how it's going so far. That's according to Corinne Brion, an associate…...
Ohio education, workforce leaders have mixed reactions to DeWine's State of the State
3+ week, 2+ day ago (423+ words) Leaders of education and business organizations have mixed reviews about Gov. Mike DeWine gave his final State of the State speech. "Our job is to do everything in our power to remove barriers and create opportunities so that every single…...
Is Ohio school funding inadequate or the best it's ever been? Depends on who you ask
3+ week, 3+ day ago (495+ words) Is Ohio school funding inadequate or the best it's ever been? Depends on who you ask'The Statehouse News Bureau Is Ohio school funding inadequate or the best it's ever been? Depends on who you ask It's budget season for public…...
Ohio's state school board, with scaled back duties, picks new superintendent
3+ week, 4+ day ago (224+ words) The state board of education has hired a new state school superintendent, as the current leader leaves for a new position overseeing education programs for tens of thousands of kids of U.S. military members. There was no discussion on "item number…...
Bill would require data on Ohio private schools accepting vouchers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (485+ words) Every year, Ohio's public schools get a grade on a report card, showing how they are performing in various metrics. But there isn't a similar method for taxpayers to assess private schools that receive public scholarships. Ohio is spending $1.1 billion…...
Same degree, half the time: why Ohio community colleges are piloting shortened semesters
1+ mon, 8+ min ago (509+ words) The typical 16-week college semester can be a challenging commitment for community college students who juggle jobs, families and a host of other responsibilities alongside their schoolwork. A national education nonprofit Achieving the Dream wants to shorten the timeline. They've…...
Ohio kids’ vision initiative comes into focus in 15 counties
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (321+ words) For what might be the first time, the Prairie Lincoln Elementary School library came fully into focus Tuesday afternoon for second-grader Tesannya and six other students. Brown eyes wide and toothy smile large in her new red frames, Tesannya mouthed…...