/news/tags/ohio-schools Ohio schools en-US Copyright Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:38:04 GMT /news/community/2022-08-17/morning-headlines-cleveland-working-to-end-police-consent-decree-and-more Mayor Justin Bibb says officials are working as "quickly" as possible to end the seven-year-old decree signed after a federal investigation found a pattern of excessive force by officers; Ohio's schools are struggling to fill teaching positions as more people are quitting the profession due to high college costs and being targeted by extremist politicians ... and more stories. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:38:04 GMT /news/community/2022-08-17/morning-headlines-cleveland-working-to-end-police-consent-decree-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/education/2022-02-03/more-ohio-k-12-schools-could-soon-benefit-because-of-philanthropic-donation The Community in Schools program could be extended to more schools with these new dollars. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:03:58 GMT /news/education/2022-02-03/more-ohio-k-12-schools-could-soon-benefit-because-of-philanthropic-donation Jo Ingles /news/education/2021-09-20/ohio-school-board-members-are-being-threatened-over-curriculum-in-protests-driven-by-politics And sometimes school board members are being threatened over what people think they are teaching. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:59:22 GMT /news/education/2021-09-20/ohio-school-board-members-are-being-threatened-over-curriculum-in-protests-driven-by-politics Jo Ingles /news/education/2021-09-04/school-districts-want-flexibility-from-ohio-lawmakers-to-deal-with-unexpected-covid-issues Schools have had to close because COVID has caused bus driver and teacher shortages, as well as high absentee rates among students. Sat, 04 Sep 2021 09:05:00 GMT /news/education/2021-09-04/school-districts-want-flexibility-from-ohio-lawmakers-to-deal-with-unexpected-covid-issues Jo Ingles /news/education/2021-08-24/northeast-ohio-school-districts-vary-on-mask-requirements-as-school-begins Northeast Ohio students start returning to school this week, just as the delta variant has turned the state into a COVID-19 hotspot. Whether students will be required to wear masks in the classroom depends on which district they attend. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:05:36 GMT /news/education/2021-08-24/northeast-ohio-school-districts-vary-on-mask-requirements-as-school-begins Afi Scruggs /news/government-politics/2021-08-19/democratic-challenger-to-dewine-says-he-should-order-masks-in-schools Nan Whaley says the governor has that power, even though a new law would allow legislators to vote to overturn it. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:35:01 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-08-19/democratic-challenger-to-dewine-says-he-should-order-masks-in-schools Karen Kasler /news/health-science/2021-08-12/top-doc-urges-covid-concerned-parents-to-send-kids-to-school-in-masks Dr. Bruce Vanderhhoff says masks are a good way to prevent COVID spread. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 03:38:45 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-12/top-doc-urges-covid-concerned-parents-to-send-kids-to-school-in-masks Jo Ingles (Statehouse News Bureau) /news/health-science/2021-07-27/state-health-department-recommends-vaccines-for-students-teachers-returning-to-classroom In addition, it is recommending anyone who is not vaccinated wear face mask, and schools should continue other established methods to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:00:51 GMT /news/health-science/2021-07-27/state-health-department-recommends-vaccines-for-students-teachers-returning-to-classroom Andy Chow /news/education/2021-07-22/what-ohio-teachers-think-about-going-back-to-school-next-month-with-covid-cases-trending-upward According to their unions, teachers want to have a say in what safety measures, including face masks, will be required. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:09:01 GMT /news/education/2021-07-22/what-ohio-teachers-think-about-going-back-to-school-next-month-with-covid-cases-trending-upward Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-07-19/new-bill-would-ban-or-limit-mask-mandates-in-ohios-schools-and-businesses Under the proposed bill, only local health departments would have the authority to require masks for entry. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:51:16 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-19/new-bill-would-ban-or-limit-mask-mandates-in-ohios-schools-and-businesses Jo Ingles