Public Education
Ohio State president resigns over ‘inappropriate’ relationship after two years in roleOhio State University President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. announced his resignation Monday, citing an “inappropriate” relationship with a woman seeking public resources for her business, according to multiple reports. Read More
Politics
Trump to visit Ohio, Kentucky on affordability tour, including stop in GOP rival Massie’s districtPresident Donald Trump will visit Ohio and Kentucky on Wednesday to highlight his administration’s economic policies and address voter concerns about the cost of living ahead of the midterm elections. Read More
Public Education
Think tank calls on Ohio to improve transportation for school choice studentsAn education think tank is urging Ohio lawmakers to strengthen transportation rules for students attending charter and private schools through the state’s expanding school choice programs. Read More
Politics
More states moving to close election funding loophole few voters knew existed(The Daily Signal) – As many as two dozen states could enact legislation this year to ban foreign funding of ballot measures, a trend that gained bipartisan support last year. Read More
Public Education
Ohio schools failing to prepare graduates for workforce, economists concludePublic-school graduates in Ohio have limited job options because their education hasn’t fully prepared them for the workforce, a new survey of economists finds. The survey,… Read More
Culture
Christian beliefs, public policy take center stage at Cleveland debateDid the Founders establish America upon Christian principles, and do those principles provide moral authority for policies today? That question was the fundamental dispute during a forum at the… Read More
Government
Calls come for fraud investigations into Ohio day cares(The Daily Signal) – Suspicion of fraud in Minnesota appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. With fraud suspected in Ohio as well, state legislators are on… Read More
Culture
Ohio church secures a win against ‘petty tools of government’(The Daily Signal) – A church in Bryan, Ohio, recently notched a win that religious liberty advocates believe will set a new precedent after the city attempted to shut down the… Read More
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 447-121 to… 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 child a… 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, and the… 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 nothing changes,… 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. Rep. 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 organization… 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 Returning… 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,” Ramer… 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, the Ohio… 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 American education… Read More