Opinion by Brent Larkin Ohio’s shameful record on educating its youngest children. The evidence is overwhelming. If a poor child isn’t ready to learn by the start of kindergarten and proficient in reading by third grade, it could lead to a lifetime of failure. www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Education fired nearly everyone in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in a wave of new layoffs that began Friday, according to the union representing the agency's employees. www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In response to what it calls growing attacks on public workers, a new coalition of Ohio unions has launched to protect public retirement benefits. by Anna Staver www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

TOLEDO, Ohio - Millions of dollars in cuts for local school districts. Thursday, more than a dozen local superintendents are speaking out against Ohio House Bill 186, saying staff, extracurriculars and even bussing could be in jeopardy. www.13abc.com/2025/10/09/l...

Ohio Looks to Cut Property Taxes – Schools Not Happy “House Bill 186 sounds like a property tax relief bill, but for small public schools like us, this will have a devastating impact,” said Kevin O’Shea, superintendent of Otsego Local Schools by Brian Ford wowo.com/ohio-looks-t...

Suicide deaths rose sharply among young adults in Ohio and most other states from 2014 to 2024, a new analysis finds as federal cuts hit prevention programs www.axios.com/local/clevel...

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A pair of Ohio Republican lawmakers want public schools and public universities to teach positive impacts of Christianity on American history. No other religion is mentioned in the bill. by Megan Henry ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/09/o...

The Ohio House voted overwhelmingly to approve two property tax related bills similar to provisions Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed in the state budget in June. Schools have raised concerns about the bills that lawmakers from both parties approved by Karen Kasler www.wyso.org/2025-10-09/p...

Ohio House passes property tax reforms amid calls for greater relief Lawmakers in the Ohio House were to consider two plans that could lower your property tax bills and change how schools and local governments collect money. by Anna Staver www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Cleveland State University, the University of Cincinnati and Kent State University each report double-digit declines of international students compared to last fall, according to figures reported by the schools. by Amy Morona signalcleveland.org/ohio-college...

Ohio lawmakers want to immediately cut property taxes for many School district officials say House Bill 186, which would cut property taxes by $1.7 billion over three years, could force teacher layoffs. by Andrew Tobias signalohio.org/ohio-lawmake...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A debate is unfolding inside the Ohio Statehouse over a proposed bill known as "The Charlie Kirk Heritage Act," which aims to incorporate teachings on the positive impacts of Christianity in Ohio's schools. abc6onyourside.com/news/local/o...

1 in 3 charter school students were chronically absent last year, nearly 10 points higher than the state average by Laura Hancock www.cleveland.com/open/2025/10...

Columbus City Schools Board of Education has voted to remove a requirement that the district provide busing for high schoolers as a potential cost-saving move amid district financial challenges. www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

Ohio voters to see overhaul of ballot language on property taxes with new state law Beginning in 2026, Ohio will phase out three kinds of property tax levies and rework the wording voters see. by Anna Staver www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Plain Dealer Opinion Ohio lawmakers trying to fool voters with rhetoric about school districts causing state’s property tax crisis, but that’s a dodge, aimed at diverting attention from the billions of dollars they took out of the tax system to give to the wealthy. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Ohio Republican lawmakers want public school teachers and college professors to talk about the positive influence of Christianity on American history without fear of losing their jobs or being reprimanded. by Jessie Balmert www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio educators will keep their voices on the retired teachers' pension fund board for now due to an appellate court upholding a temporary block on a new state law that would have eliminated them. by Morgan Trau www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

CPS to open 'Safe Sleep Lot' for students and families living in cars by Zach Carreon www.wvxu.org/education/20...

School administrators are asking lawmakers not to amend a proposed property tax reform bill, House Bill 186, saying it would be a disaster for school finances and harm students. by Denise G. Callahan www.journal-news.com/news/schools...

Ohio bill would require fetal development videos to be shown in schools annually by Ava Boldizar www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Just over one in four Ohio students were chronically absent during the last school year. That’s about twice what the state is aiming for. At least one education expert suggests it’s time for the state to get tougher on the issue. by Laura Hancock www.cleveland.com/education/20...

Ohio property tax debate pits homeowner relief against school funding “We understand the need to bring relief to our citizens, but not at the expense of our children.” by Anna Staver www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Opinion by Thomas Suddes Ohio homeowners are staggering under ever-higher property taxes not because of runaway school boards but because the General Assembly has slashed the state’s share of public school costs. www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

Ohio Republicans override Gov. Mike DeWine, restricting school levies School districts will no longer be able to put emergency or substitute levies on the ballot or request an increase to a current levy. by Morgan Trau ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/03/o...

Opinion by Jan Resseger: “In fiscal year 1999, the state covered about 47% of the base cost of education, according to the Ohio Education Policy Institute. This fiscal year, the state will cover 38%. By FY 2027, that share is projected to drop to 32%." janresseger.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/o...

Plain Dealer Opinion “A complete failure:” Ohio’s property tax proposals would devastate public schools www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

A Republican lawmaker introduced a bill this week that would require Ohio public schools to show a video about fetal development to students starting in third grade. Planned Parenthood calls the “Baby Olivia” video “inaccurate, misleading, and manipulative” ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/02/o...

Ohio Republicans override Gov. Mike DeWine, restricting school levies by Morgan Trau www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

The starting salary for teacher aides with less than three years of previous experience at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is just under $33,000 a year, before taxes. That’s about half the median household income in Cuyahoga County. by Conor Morris www.ideastream.org/education/20...

Ohio’s congressional Democrats want to restore more than $28 million in federal education funding for low-income Ohio students after the Department of Education terminated grants to programs serving over 16,000 students across the state by Sabrina Eaton www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Ohio State enrolls 36% fewer first-year international students by Katie Millard www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...

Olentangy Local School District officials and community members are making the case for voter approval of a $235 million bond levy for two new schools in one of the state's fastest-growing districts without raising the tax rate. by Cole Behrens www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

Ohio property tax group poised to present eclectic menu of reforms The governor’s group created to come up with solutions to bring property tax relief to Ohioans will give its recommendations this week. by Denise G. Callahan www.daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-p...

Opinion Ohio didn't want to fund religious schools in 1851. Court must honor that Why Ohioans said private schools shouldn't be funded with our money 174 years ago by Michael Curtin www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

Opinion SB 1 was never about strengthening higher education; it was a politically motivated attack on diversity, equity & inclusion. Instead of making Ohio’s colleges stronger, the Ohio GOP have made them less competitive by Victor Ruiz, Plain Dealer Editorial Board www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

“This is not a flaw in the voters. It’s not a flaw in the Ohio Constitution. This is a flaw in map makers,” -Catherine Turcer, Common Cause Ohio www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

Local Clark County school districts are raising concerns about the future of replacement and emergency levies after the Ohio House overrode one of Gov. Mike DeWine’s vetoes on property tax reforms earlier this year. by Brooke Spurlock www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/clark-c...

Opinion: Educators deserve a voice in their retirement Board members should be accountable to retirees and active contributors, not to elected officials seeking influence. by Sean Patrick Brennan www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

Opinion Ohio’s public schools are being crushed while charter schools get millions in new funding -Cleveland Plain Dealer Podcast www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...

What schools stand to lose in the battle over the next federal education budget by Cory Turner www.ideastream.org/2025-09-26/w...

1 in 5 Ohio mothers express difficulty finding mental care help for their children, survey says by Libby Cathey www.10tv.com/article/news...

Opinion by Jan Resseger Trump Attack on Fair Housing Will Impact Public School Integration The protection of fair access to housing remains an essential tool for ensuring that families can find housing and public schools where their children will be welcome. janresseger.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/t...

A teacher shortage continues to expand across Ohio, affecting school districts and existing teachers. The vacancies have sparked a situation where schools are hiring unqualified individuals without proper certification to teach certain subjects. by Finn Smith www.thepostathens.com/article/2025...

State actions such as lowering taxes and cutting the Local Government Fund "have been done at a price"; less state spending and support for local governments and public services. -from a report by Dr. Howard Fleeter and Dr. Greg Browning by Karen Kasler www.statenews.org/government-p...

Plain Dealer Editorial: Sharp drop in fully vaccinated Ohio kindergartners signals need for all-hands-on-deck approach to counter vaccine misinformation and continue to promote the value of vaccinations at keeping dread diseases at bay. www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

With over a quarter of Ohio students still missing more than 10% of the school year, what is the state doing to cut that number in half? by Cole Behrens www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

Opinion by Jan Resseger: Ohio Legislature Underfunds Public Schools While Granting Billions of Dollars in Tax Breaks to Business janresseger.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/o...

Akron Public Schools says the federal government has canceled almost $5 million in funding for the federal GEAR Up grant, which provided college and career mentorship for about 1,500 students. by Conor Morris www.ideastream.org/education/20...