State Education News

Local schools look at a different disaster plan (Columbus Dispatch)

The staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary did what they were supposed to do: The principal and school psychologist tried to stop the gunman when he blasted his way into the building…Read more...

Overseer of state’s colleges to retire (Columbus Dispatch)

After nearly 30 years of public service, Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro will retire on Feb. 1 to spend time lecturing about one of his passions: the problem of wrongful imprisonment…Read more...

Attendance probe holds up teacher bonuses (Columbus Dispatch)

Potentially hundreds of Columbus City Schools teachers are waiting on bonuses until after a state audit of the district’s data reporting is complete…Read more...

Train, arm teachers for defense (Marion Star)

Having responsible adults with guns in schools should be part of a comprehensive effort to protect children from tragedies, according to the chairman of the Ohio’s gun lobby…Read more...

Cleveland State University criminologist says schools are still the safest place (WEWS)

The mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown…Read more...

Fiscal panel OKs contract (Youngstown Vindicator)

The current contract between the city school district and its teachers union was approved by the state fiscal commission before going to the school board for approval…Read more...

State Commission isn't ready to approve a new district treasurer (Youngstown Vindicator)

Liberty school board is ready to bring on a new district treasurer, but the state-appointed commission needs more time before giving its OK…Read more...

Local Education News

Cleveland school students can succeed in college, officials say (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

More Cleveland students will head to college ready to succeed and will leave campus with their degrees if members of a strong, evolving partnership have their way…Read more...

Bullying prevention an on-going task for schools (Hamilton Journal-News)

The battle against bullying is a daily, on-going activity, according to local educators…Read more...

Editorial

Youngstown school system’s problems continue (Youngstown Vindicator)

In what universe is it acceptable in this day and age for one of the most troubled school districts in the state of Ohio to have one of the most expensive health insurance plans? …Read more…