Ohio’s State Board of Education names new superintendent
The Ohio State Board of Education selected Philip Wagner as the next superintendent of public instruction, replacing Paul Craft and overseeing educator licensure and board operations.
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Ohio State University president Ted Carter resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Ted Carter resigned as Ohio State University president Saturday after admitting he gave a woman inappropriate access to university leadership and resources. The Board of Trustees accepted his resignation Monday; no interim president has been named.
Freedom From Religion Foundation asks Ohio school district to stop religious time on school property
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking Elmwood Local Schools to stop allowing LifeWise Academy to operate on district property during the school day, citing constitutional concerns.
Hundreds of Ohio State University students call on university to remove Wexner name from buildings
Students and community members urged Ohio State to remove Les Wexner’s name from campus buildings over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, citing accountability and justice concerns.
32 Ohio High School Athletic Association student-athletes have name, image, or likeness deals
Ohio House Bill 661 would ban NIL deals for high school and middle school athletes, as supporters cite guardrails and opponents warn of lost opportunities and student migration.
Ohio GOP bill would tie state university funding to compliance with new anti-diversity higher ed law
An Ohio House bill would link university funding to compliance with Senate Bill 1, prompting debate over diversity bans, academic freedom, and state oversight of higher education.
School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost
States are expanding school choice programs as demand grows and a new federal tax credit looms, raising concerns about public school funding and accountability.
Ohio State University has received nearly 300 requests to remove Wexner name from buildings
Ohio State University has received nearly 300 requests to remove Les Wexner’s name from campus buildings over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as officials say the matter remains under formal review.
‘It’s obviously unconstitutional.’ Vouchers Hurt Ohio speaks out against new Republican bill
An Ohio bill would withhold funding from districts suing over EdChoice vouchers. Critics call it unconstitutional retaliation as voucher costs top $1 billion.
Ohio Republicans introduce bill to ban NIL deals for high school and middle school athletes
Ohio House Bill 661 would prohibit middle and high school athletes from signing NIL deals, reigniting debate after a court ruling allowed student-athletes to profit from endorsements.
Ohio Republican threatens public school funding for local districts that stand up for themselves
Ohio spent $1.09 billion on private school vouchers in FY2025 as districts challenge EdChoice in court and lawmakers consider a bill to withhold funding from participating schools.
Click voted to cut Tiffin schools funding after failing to send tax dollars to his church
Rep. Gary Click backed a property tax cap costing Tiffin City Schools $1.2 million annually after authoring failed legislation to fund nonchartered religious schools tied to his church, without state oversight.
Ohio Supreme Court rules school district-wide email list is public record
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Xenia Community Schools must release an email distribution list tied to a superintendent’s newsletter, reinforcing that such lists are public records under state law.
Ohio GOP lawmakers to formally pledge support for dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Republican Ohio lawmakers plan to introduce resolutions supporting dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, using model language from a right-wing policy group. Teachers unions warn the move would destabilize supports for 90% of Ohio students.
Economists say Ohio’s education system doesn’t match employer demands
A panel of economists found that Ohio's education system doesn't align with employer needs, limiting job growth. Ohio dropped from 5th to 21st in K-12 rankings as billions were diverted from public schools to private alternatives.
LifeWise Academy raised more than $39 million last year, but profit dropped to $11.1 million
LifeWise Academy raised $39.2 million in fiscal year 2024-25 but saw profits drop $6 million. The controversial religious program now operates in 260+ Ohio school districts after spending $208K on lobbying.
Gary Click pushes corporate-backed program that could raise property taxes in Ohio
State Rep. Gary Click is promoting a federally enacted tax-credit scholarship program backed by ALEC, a policy critics say diverts funding from Ohio public schools and increases pressure on rural districts.
Ohio lawmakers introduce bills to limit school vouchers, ban 17 year olds from getting married
Ohio lawmakers introduced bills to limit school voucher eligibility to families earning under $500,000, make Election Day a state holiday, and ban marriage for 17-year-olds. Bills must pass by the end of 2026.
Central Ohio high schools students protest ICE, teacher unions condemn ICE activity near schools
High school students across central Ohio staged walkouts after recent ICE detentions, as educators and advocates warn immigration enforcement is disrupting schools and harming students.
What are the statuses of Ohio’s education bills in the legislature?
Several Ohio education bills advancing at the Statehouse would bring religious displays, anti-abortion videos, and new social curricula into public schools.
