July 9, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has announced that Dr. Catherine Krawczeski will now serve as Chief Medical Officer in addition to her current role as Physician-in-Chief, effective immediately. Dr. Krawczeski has been with Nationwide Children’s since 2022 and has made significant contributions to the hospital’s pediatric care and leadership.

Ohio lawmakers are proposing to remove elected members from the board of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) amid allegations of public corruption involving board leaders. This move aligns with efforts by the governor and attorney general to prevent reform-minded educators from gaining control of the retired teachers’ pension fund.

Angie Hamberg has been appointed as the new permanent superintendent of Westerville City Schools following Joe Clark’s resignation less than five months into his tenure. Hamberg, who had been serving as interim superintendent during Clark’s departure, was unanimously voted into the role. Her contract extends until July 2027. School Board President Kristy Meyer noted Hamberg’s proactive contributions, including advancing the district’s strategic plan, which was approved during the meeting.

Ohio’s recent expansion of private school vouchers has led to a notable increase in their use, particularly in affluent communities and suburbs like Bay Village, Rocky River, Chardon, and Twinsburg in Northeast Ohio. Despite the surge in voucher usage and substantial financial support for private schools, there has not been a significant decrease in student enrollment within these districts, according to an analysis by Ideastream based on Ohio Department of Education data from June.