State Education News

Ohio school superintendent finalists have questions in past (Columbus Dispatch)

Richard A. Ross, Gov. John Kasich’s education adviser and former superintendent of Reynoldsburg City Schools, pleaded guilty to a operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless operation, speeding, and driving without a seatbelt after being pulled over in Powell, Ohio...Read more...

State no longer flags school-worker probes (Columbus Dispatch)

We used to be able to tell you whether the state was investigating local educators for misconduct. Those days, apparently, are over…Read more...

Officials concerned about looming cuts (Warren Tribune Chronicle)

Schools could see a loss in shared service programs and staff positions if proposed funding cuts are implemented, according to area officials…Read more...

Panel warns Yo. BOE: Keep Hathorn or we’ll take over (Youngstown Vindicator)

Youngstown schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn is staying put in the district, and the board of education has been warned to keep it that way, or lose control of the schools altogether…Read more...

Local Education News

Jobs, busing may feel ax as Columbus schools face $25 million shortfall (Columbus Dispatch)

Eliminating more than 300 jobs, shortening the school day, dropping middle-school sports and ending all high-school transportation — including for charter and private schools…Read more...

Fairfield schools to increase security (Hamilton Journal-News)

Fairfield City Schools plans to increase security following a review of its buildings in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting…Read more...

Group of Strongsville High School students say they 'will not be silenced' from talking about (Sun Newspapers)

About 20 students at Strongsville High School held a silent rally outside the Board of Education office March 5…Read more...

All sides in Strongsville teachers strike say they want deal, but no talks are scheduled (Sun Newspapers)

It's official - all sides involved in the ongoing Strongsville teachers strike have said they are ready to continue negotiating…Read more...

Austintown teachers break off without a vote on a new contract (Youngstown Vindicator)

Austintown teachers met Tuesday but broke off without a vote on a new contract with the school board…Read more...