Honesty For Ohio Education

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A polarizing initiative to alter Ohio’s education standards based on the belief that Christianity was a building block of the United States is advancing rapidly at the Statehouse. by Karan Singh cleveland.com/news/2026/03/r…

An increase in school-based health clinics is sweeping the states of Ohio and Michigan, following research that grounds positive health outcomes for children. by Kimberly Wynn toledoblade.com/news/health-an…

Ohio libraries are facing a perfect storm of funding challenges Despite overwhelming bipartisan support for library services, state funding was cut $25 million and property tax reforms could reduce local revenue streams. by Mary Frances McGowan cleveland.com/open/2026/03/o…

Ohio child care centers fear closure even with increased state funding New regulations have increased both the amount of hours required to hit reimbursement and the amount of money reimbursed, challenging some childcare providers. daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-chi…

CLEVELAND OH - Lorain City Schools announced it must cut nearly $17.5 million from its budget, eliminating 167 staff positions in it’s next budget. “It’s very frustrating and it’s scary,” said Julie Garcia, president of the Lorain Education Association" cleveland19.com/2026/03/20/lor…

Ohio’s $3 billion property tax overhaul starts Friday. What it means for your bill by Anna Staver cleveland.com/news/2026/03/o…

Opinion Ohioans deserve meaningful, targeted property tax relief But property tax relief should not be achieved on the backs of our public school students, communities, and economies. by Jeff Wensing ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/20/a-m…

Trump to move student loan debt for millions outside Education Department At first, the shift will apply only to roughly $180 billion in defaulted federal student loan debt. But it could ultimately affect the FAFSA. usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

Anxiety Is Rising Among Students. Here's How Northeast Ohio Schools Are Responding Students are tapping into layers of support and creative programs to reset boundaries and refresh their focus. by Kristen Hampshire clevelandmagazine.com/articles/anxie…

This program aims to help Ohio’s foster youth go to college. So why do so few use it? by Erin Gottsacker statenews.org/section/the-oh…

After a series of swatting incidents at schools throughout Ohio earlier this month, experts say the mental health impacts linger for students, parents and teachers alike. by Lucas Daprile cleveland.com/news/2026/03/o…

Opinion by Jan Resseger: Public School Funding Keeps Dropping across U.S., but Ohio Public School Finance Is Especially Precarious janresseger.wordpress.com/2026/03/17/pub…

A federal judge has permanently blocked several Arkansas school districts from implementing a state law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments. The displays would violate students' and parents’ First Amendment rights, he said. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Ohio law bans cell phones during the school day. Teachers and students have mixed feelings by Erin Gottsacker statenews.org/section/the-oh…

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Professors Are Changing What They Teach, Even Far from Trump’s Gaze Harvard is the White House’s biggest target, but professors all over the country have been censoring themselves, avoiding provocative topics and rewriting grants. nytimes.com/2026/03/16/us/…

Appointed or elected? Community frustration following the closures of 50 public schools in Chicago sparked a movement to return to an elected school board after decades of mayoral control. A similar debate is brewing in Cleveland. by Franziska Wild signalcleveland.org/elected-school…

Cleveland Teachers Union elects new president as school mergers loom by Conor Morris ideastream.org/education/2026…

The violent threats that forced schools across Ohio into lockdown last week were ultimately hoaxes. But for educators, the psychological impact can linger long after police give the all‑clear. by Lucas Daprile cleveland.com/metro/2026/03/…