StateImpact Ohio

The state Senate failed to pass a bill to overhaul Ohio's "unconstitutional" school funding model. So what happens now? Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/q-a-the-future-of-ohios-fair-school-funding-plan.

Redlining created a legacy of school districts with the greatest needs and little resources, according to Piet van Lier. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/redlining-racism-still-hurt-property-values-and-in-turn-school-funding.

Cuyahoga County recommends that universities and K-12 schools transition to remote learning between holiday breaks. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-northeast-ohio-universities-k-12-schools-shift-to-remote-learning.

A Senate and House Bill would make reforms to the state's school funding model, which has been deemed unconstitutional. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-ohio-school-funding-reforms-with-oea-president-scott-dimauro.

For some districts, the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic made passage of their levies all the more urgent. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-northeast-ohio-school-districts-reflect-on-levies-after-mixed-results.

Issue 73 would cover construction costs for two new secondary campuses that would both house a middle and high school. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/parma-city-schools-promotes-issue-73-for-construction-consolidation-plans.

For student-athletes on Akron's Kenmore-Garfield High School, getting to play football this year is an issue of equity. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akron-student-athletes-chase-football-and-college-dreams-despite-covid-19.

Oberlin College and Kent State University make COVID-19 case numbers available to the public on an online dashboard. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-local-universities-re-open-campus-attempt-to-control-covid-19.

The pandemic has heightened concerns about educational equity at Northeast Ohio's K-12 schools. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/pandemic-heightens-concerns-about-academic-equity-in-northeast-ohio-schools.

Administrators worked on back-to-school plans they hope will keep students and staff from COVID-19. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-k-12-schools-welcome-students-back-with-safety-top-of-mind.

Chamar Peterson claims he was denied a coaching job and forced out of the Painesville Schools because he is transgender. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/former-coach-sues-painesville-schools-over-transgender-discrimination.

A majority of classes will be online, with in-person sessions reserved for those needing face-to-face instruction. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/university-of-akron-will-use-hybrid-learning-model-for-fall-semester.

The survey found differences in success based on income, grade level and access to technology. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cmsd-survey-family-income-student-age-impacted-remote-learning-success.

The Ohio 8 Coalition has raised concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on the equity gap in the state's schools. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-ohios-urban-school-districts-worry-equity-gap-will-widen-in-the-fall.

Akron Public Schools administrators are developing coronavirus-related safety procedures for student and staff. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akron-schools-make-covid-19-plans-thats-about-204000-masks-a-week.

The new CEO will replace Greg Ring who temporarily took over the job in January after CEO David Hardy Jr. was ousted. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/lorain-city-schools-ceo-finalists-will-field-questions-in-online-forum.

Cleveland State University staff will be furloughed for four weeks and will receive a 6 month long, tiered pay cut. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-state-issues-furloughs-temporary-pay-cuts-due-to-covid-19.

High school seniors across Northeast Ohio were dealt a blow to the end of their school year and all the related events. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/class-of-2020-dealing-with-senior-year-loss-it-just-really-sucks.

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights District lost it's levy bid. Lakewood, Willoughby-Eastlake pass new levies. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/voters-ok-5-school-levies-but-cleveland-heights-university-heights-fails.

Horizon Science Academy Cleveland High School is educating its students virtually during the COVID-19 outbreak. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/how-one-cleveland-high-school-keeps-students-connected-during-quarantine.

High school spring sports schedules were delayed because of Gov. Mike DeWine's school closure order. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/ohsaa-has-a-springs-sports-plan-ready-if-schools-reopen.

The survey aimed to determine the need for technological assistance as the district shifts to online learning. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cmsd-survey-finds-majority-of-families-lack-computers-for-remote-learning.

Northeast Ohio colleges and universities are looking further into the year when it comes to classes and programming. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/local-universities-look-beyond-spring-semester-for-coronavirus-response.

CMSD says food is available for anyone under 18 regardless of school district. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cmsd-will-feed-kids-while-schools-are-closed.

The University of Akron, Kent State, Case Western Reserve University and Baldwin Wallace will provide online instruction Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/ohio-universities-suspending-face-to-face-classes-amid-coronavirus-concerns.

State law requiring universities to certify student debt with attorney general's office hurts students of color most Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/report-ohios-student-debt-law-is-punitive.

Michael R. White Elementary to merge with Stonebrook Montessori Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/michael-r-white-elementary-stonebrook-montessori-will-merge.

More than 1,400 students in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District are using EdChoice vouchers Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/edchoice-has-cleveland-heights-university-heights-schools-in-limbo.

Universities in Northeast Ohio are restricting any school-sponsored travel to China, based on federal guidelines Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/fearing-coronavirus-ohio-universities-restrict-travel-to-china.

Universities in Northeast Ohio are taking precautions to protect students and staff from coronavirus. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-universities-prepare-for-potential-coronavirus-outbreak.

In its first year, Say Yes Cleveland provided roughly $635 thousand dollars for tuition. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cmsd-students-college-enrollment-up-with-help-from-say-yes-scholarships.

Ring replaces embattled CEO David Hardy, who was appointed in 2017 when the Academic Distress Commission took over. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/greg-ring-appointed-interim-ceo-of-lorain-city-schools.

The settlement with the Ohio Department of Education will focus on literacy and use of assistive devices. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/settlement-orders-ohio-to-improve-education-for-students-with-disabilities.

Before the cameras, Mentor police relied on bus drivers to report drivers who illegally passed them. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/citations-for-passing-stopped-mentor-school-buses-up-900-with-cameras.

The recommendation comes after the district received vocal feedback from community members who opposed the closure. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-schools-ceo-recommends-delaying-collinwood-closure.

Board members gave a presentation on the current budget and the forecast for the next five years. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/willoughby-eastlake-officials-parents-discuss-changes-after-failed-levy.

Cuyahoga County voters approved two of the three school tax levies on the ballot. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/election-2019-mixed-results-for-local-school-levies.

Parents at the three Shaker Heights Elementary schools are eligible to send their kids to non-public schools. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/3-shaker-heights-schools-appear-on-ohios-underperforming-schools-list.

President Gary Miller spent his first formal day on the job mingling with students on campus at lunch. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/new-university-of-akron-president-spends-his-first-day-meeting-students.

Social services are offered to Cleveland public school students. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/say-yes-cleveland-offers-support-services-at-16-schools.

Superintendent Steve Thompson expressed his disappointment that voters didn't pass levy but it will be on Nov. ballot. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/two-school-levies-rejected-by-voters-in-special-election.

Gov. DeWine's 17-point plan calls for expanding tip line program so students can report suspicious activity. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/saferohio-tip-line-part-of-dewines-plan-to-reduce-school-gun-violence.

The levy will make up for a $8 million short fall due to the loss of tax revenue in the Willoughby-Eastlake School Dist. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/willoughby-eastlake-school-levy-on-aug-6-special-election-ballot.

Tuition assistance from Say Yes To Education makes it possible for some CMSD grads to head to college this fall. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cmsd-grads-head-to-college-with-help-from-say-yes-to-education-dollars.

Benton-Carroll Salem Schools don't get funds in the nuclear plant bailout, but they won't lose the plant's tax revenue. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/energy-bill-deal-spares-davis-besse-plant-and-local-schools-for-now.

The program provides matching funds for Dolly Parton Imagination Libraries, sending free books to kids under 5. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/ohio-governors-imagination-library-gets-5-million-in-state-budget.

Ohio now has statewide, K-12 standards for social-emotional learning programs Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/ohio-expands-social-emotional-learning-standards-to-all-grade-levels.

Ohio high school students would have to pass two tests instead of seven and earn two diploma seals to graduate. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/changes-to-graduation-requirements-included-in-senate-budget.

Ohio high school students would have to pass two tests instead of seven and earn two diploma seals to graduate. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/graduation-requirement-changes-included-in-senate-budget.

Wilberforce and Central State University want to merge operations to increase efficiency Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/ohios-two-historically-black-universities-merging-some-operations.

Lincoln-West School of Science and Health graduates its first class of students this year. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/100-college-acceptance-for-first-graduates-of-cmsd-metrohealth-high-school.