Whole milk back on school lunch menus, under bill on its way to Trump
A bipartisan bill headed to President Trump’s desk would allow whole and 2% milk back in school lunch programs, reversing long-standing federal restrictions on dairy options.
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More than 100 Ohio school districts add LifeWise Academy in 2025 after religious release law passed
LifeWise Academy now operates in more than 260 Ohio school districts after a new release-time law, but parents and advocates warn of bullying, religious pressure, and conflicts with family beliefs as the program rapidly expands.
Strauss survivors protest outside Ohio State Trustees meeting
Survivors of former OSU doctor Richard Strauss protested a Board of Trustees meeting, citing conflicts of interest and the university’s reluctance to fully resolve remaining abuse cases as mediation continues.
State auditor questions more than $17 million in spending at now-closed Ohio community college
A state audit says Eastern Gateway Community College mishandled $17 million in Pell Grant aid and failed basic financial controls before its 2024 closure, prompting ongoing state and federal investigations.
LifeWise’s big red bus is driving thorny questions about church and state
As LifeWise Academy grows in Ohio schools, parents and educators raise concerns about student pressure, lost class time, and blurred church–state boundaries, even as lawmakers push mandatory access for religious instruction.
Ohio Senate passes bill to help students with academic interventions, including high-dosage tutoring
Ohio’s Senate unanimously passed a bill offering free intervention services for students scoring below proficient on state tests, with new requirements targeting math improvement as learning loss persists.
Ohio bill would add political parties to school board races, reduce State Board of Education seats
Ohio lawmakers advanced a bill to add partisan labels to school board races and eliminate all elected State Board of Education seats, shifting the entire board to governor appointments and prompting renewed debate over education governance.
Ohio House passes bill that allows schools teach positive impacts of religion on American history
The Ohio House passed HB 486, allowing schools to teach the “positive impacts” of Judeo-Christian religion on U.S. history, drawing Democratic concerns over church-state violations despite sponsors’ claims of historical focus.
Ohio House passes bill requiring public schools show ‘Baby Olivia’ video to students in grades 5-12
The Ohio House passed HB 485, requiring schools to show an anti-abortion fetal development video critics call medically inaccurate, despite objections over science, age-appropriateness, and ideology.
Ohio Senate passes bill that lists Ten Commandments as ‘historical document’
The Ohio Senate approved a bill requiring classrooms to display selected historical documents, including the Ten Commandments, despite constitutional concerns and Democratic pushback.
Ohio college students and faculty grappling with changes on campus from new higher education law
Students and faculty across Ohio report chilled speech, reduced diversity resources, and shrinking academic programs as the state’s new higher education law reshapes campus life.
Tiffin City Schools superintendent announces resignation
Tiffin City Schools Superintendent Jerry Nadeau announced he will step down Dec. 8 to focus on family health and time together. Board President Larry Kisabeth praised his leadership and work on the district’s recent levy victory, calling his tenure marked by collaboration and student-focused progress.
Ohio Head Start programs suffer, close as federal government shutdown rolls on
As the Trump administration’s government shutdown continues, Ohio’s Head Start programs are running out of money. Two centers have already closed, and more are set to follow — leaving hundreds of teachers unpaid and more than 1,000 children without care or early education. Advocates warn the closures will deepen the state’s child care crisis.
Why families in my Ohio district still choose public schools in an era of choice
As school choice reshapes public education, one Ohio district is defying the odds. Worthington Schools has grown to record enrollment by focusing on innovation, community ties, and personalized learning — showing that public schools can thrive, not just survive, in a competitive education landscape.
States, donors and schools scramble to keep Head Start centers open — for now
As the federal government shutdown drags on, Head Start centers in 18 states have shut down, cutting off early childhood education and vital services for thousands of low-income families. Some states are advancing emergency funds, but advocates warn those fixes are temporary and that the closures are devastating working parents and farmworker communities.
Here’s a look at Ohio preliminary enrollment numbers for public universities and community colleges
Preliminary data show more than 313,000 undergraduates are enrolled at Ohio’s public universities and community colleges this fall, with enrollment holding steady despite new restrictions under Senate Bill 1. The law bans DEI programs, limits faculty rights, and tightens oversight of classroom discussions — prompting concern from educators and students across the state.
Special education enforcement would be up to states under Trump plan
Trump administration fired nearly all employees enforcing special education law as part of plan to dismantle Education Department. Advocates fear states lack resources to protect 7.5 million students with disabilities.
Tiffin City Schools levy passes with strong community support
Tiffin voters approved a 0.75% earned income tax levy Tuesday, ensuring stable funding for Tiffin City Schools’ daily operations and student programs. The measure passed with 58.3% support, marking the district’s first new operating revenue in over a decade.
Thousands of preschoolers could lose access to Head Start due to shutdown
WASHINGTON — Funding for scores of Head Start programs hung in the balance as the government shutdown continued Monday without an end in sight. Unless a deal is reached to…
Ohio Senate passes ‘success sequence’ bill, which would require schools teach when to have kids
Ohio schools would be required to teach students to graduate high school, get a job and get married — in that order — before having a baby, according to a…