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68% of Ohio fourth graders are not proficient in reading, according to new study
Reading proficiency has dropped 4 points since 2019 despite Ohio's science of reading mandate, though the state still outperforms the national average.
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Some Ohio universities keep using Flock surveillance cameras as cities consider a pause
The technology helps universities monitor crime – but critics, including some students, worry it could also put immigrant students at risk.
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Book bans, censorship, and funding fears challenge Ohio public school librarians
A statewide survey found 56% of responding Ohio librarians faced censorship attempts since 2021, as lawmakers weigh new bills over library materials.
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15 states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
The suit says the administration plans to defy a December court order and end the $1 billion Parkland-era grant program by month's end.
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘meritocracy’ campaign takes $10K from dad jailed for rigging daughter’s ACT
Hauser served two months in prison for paying $40,000 to fix his daughter's ACT score, one of dozens caught in the Varsity Blues admissions scandal.
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What’s a professional graduate degree? Loan confusion reigns amid legal battle.
A lawyer warns students mid-program could face cut loan limits if the department wins its court fight over which degrees count as professional.
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States try new measures to get chronically absent students back to class
Vermont can now fine parents up to $1,000 and Utah threatens misdemeanor charges, part of over 70 bills nationwide as chronic absenteeism sits at 28%.
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Ohio children unable to access mental healthcare because of insurance, costs, and lack of providers
A Health Policy Institute study finds nearly half of Ohio families cite insurance barriers, with out-of-network therapy costing $220 monthly versus $28 in-network.
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Ohio University receives first award from Rural Health Transformation Fund
The $10 million award is Ohio's first disbursement from a $202 million federal fund meant to offset Medicaid cuts to rural healthcare.
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Bill would give more independence to Ohio’s civic centers one year after Senate Bill 1 took effect
University professors' group warns the bill will force schools to prioritize the civic centers' funding, driving up tuition for other students.
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Ohio public school districts face teacher shortages amid reduced state funding, budget woes
A state-funded teacher scholarship program is winding down just as districts report shrinking candidate pools, while new bills propose student teacher stipends and license reforms.
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More than 110 Ohio school districts and schools have armed staff members
Ohio teachers' union argues 24 hours of training is inadequate for armed staff to make split-second decisions in active shooter situations.
