Education
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Columbus Schools Cut Nearly 300 Staff, Sparking Child Safety Concerns in Classrooms
Columbus City Schools has approved the elimination of nearly 300 positions as it battles a major budget shortfall. The decision…
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Ohio Early Literacy Push Targets Child Development Gap as 60% of Children Enter Kindergarten Unprepared
A growing concern in Ohio is drawing attention to early childhood development and gaps in school readiness. New data shows…
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How Ohio Schools Are Safeguarding the Education of Military-Connected Students
Schools across Ohio are being recognized for improving access to stable and inclusive education for children from military families, as…
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Ohio Attendance Dashboard Aims to Protect Children’s Right to Education
Ohio has launched a statewide attendance dashboard in a move framed as a critical step toward safeguarding every child’s right…
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Columbus City Council, Schools Launch New Partnership to Transform Education System
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Council and Columbus City Schools have formed a new joint leadership committee aimed at improving…
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Ohio Kindergarten Law Sparks Debate as New Age Rule Could Delay School Entry for Thousands of Children
A new law in Ohio requiring children to be five years old by the first day of school to qualify…
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Ohio Pilot Program Gives Free Glasses to Students, Protecting Health and Learning
As the OhioSee Tour continues across Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran visited the New Miami Local School…
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Pediatric Hospital Puts Children’s Right to Development First With Early Literacy Checks
Recognizing that literacy is a critical foundation for lifelong learning, Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, has begun screening children’s…
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Only 1 in 3 Children in Ohio Ready for Kindergarten, A Wake-Up Call for Their Right to Thrive
Only 35.4 percent of children entering public school kindergarten in Franklin County, Ohio, are assessed as ready for school, according…
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Advocate Piet van Lier Sounds Alarm on Ohio School Closures and Children’s Safety
Ohio’s public schools are facing a critical moment, with funding shortfalls, widespread school closures, and the rapid expansion of private…
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