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Suburban Youngstown District Says Open Enrollment Creates Segregation
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Of the 600-plus public school districts in Ohio, more than three-quarters have open enrollment policies. That means they accept and educate students who live outside of their district boundaries. Open… Read More

Ohio BOE Delays Resolution To Alter State Report Cards
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Ohio Board of Education members will wait until the fall to consider a resolution that proposes some drastic changes to the state report cards for schools and school districts, but… Read More

CDC: Illicit Drug Use Down Among High School Students, But Still A Concern
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The national Centers for Disease Control said illicit drug use is down among the nation’s high school students, but drug use is still a concern based on findings in its… Read More

Incoming College Students in Ohio Face Higher Tuition
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Students who plan to attend a number of Ohio colleges or universities this fall will face higher bills as governing boards across the state approve tuition increases. The Youngstown State… Read More

Ohio Colleges Still Accepting Applications For Fall Semester
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As high school seniors across Ohio prepare to walk across that stage to collect their diplomas, many have already chosen their next steps after high school, but a number of… Read More

Ohio BOE Considers Delaying Overall Grade On State Report Cards
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State Board of Education members will vote this week on whether to ask for a delay in the implementation of the final phase of the state’s A-F grading system. The… Read More

Report: Employers Hiring Fewer College Graduates in 2018
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Across Ohio, colleges and universities are celebrating their spring commencements this month, with some like Ohio State University celebrating the largest graduating classes in their history, but a report from… Read More

Ohio Colleges, Universities Pledge To Protect Protesting Students’ Admissions
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At least 14 Ohio colleges and universities have joined with more than 200 of their counterparts nationally, vowing to defend the admissions of students who are disciplined for participating in… Read More