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Hundreds of families receive free school supplies at an Athens giveaway
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Hundreds of families were able to save money and get free school supplies at a back to school event on Saturday. The Southeast Ohio Rainbow Alliance… Read More
![The Ohio Statehouse behind trees](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_5029-e1563469035156-900x422.jpg)
A controversial Republican bill that targets higher education has been added to a state budget proposal
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Among the many last-minute provisions tucked into the Ohio Senate budget bill proposal is one that would significantly alter how higher education institutions deal with diversity,… Read More
![A sign outside the old Chauncey School.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Chauncey-14-e1687382270485-900x422.jpeg)
An old Chauncey school is becoming a restaurant and brewery, with a nod to its history
By: Morgan Anderson
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CHAUNCEY, Ohio (WOUB) — As Brooke and Austin McDonough have been renovating the old Chauncey School, they’ve come across all sorts of surprises. “We’ve been finding random rooms,” Brooke said. Like… Read More
![Ohio University's Cutler Hall on the first day of the semester.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OU-Image-scaled-e1599491277344-900x422.jpg)
Ohio University says it’s on track to set a new record for freshmen enrollment in the fall
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Fall freshmen enrollment at Ohio University is on track to be even higher than last year’s record, the board of trustees was informed at its meeting… Read More
![Athens High School is seen in in The Plains, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Athens-high-school-900x422.png)
A $21 million bond issue to pay for the new Athens High School is in the works
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents may see a bump in their property taxes as the Athens City School District plans to float a new $21 million bond issue this… Read More
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End of nationwide federal free lunch program has some states scrambling
By: Ivy Winfrey | John Daley | NPR
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WASHINGTON D.C. (NPR) — During the height of the pandemic, the federal government made lunch free to all 50.6 million public school students nationwide. That program expired Sept. 30, leaving… Read More
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As school starts, teachers add a mental-health check-in to their lesson plans
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As the new school year begins, teachers at many schools across the country are adding a new component to their routines: a mental health check-in with… Read More
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Federal vaccination mandate poses challenges for local Head Start programs
By: David Forster
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WOUB Digital · Federal vaccine mandate poses challenges for local Head Start programs ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The federal Head Start program has ordered any adult who interacts with… Read More
![A classroom is seen at the new East Elementary school, in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/081021_NewSchools_064-scaled-e1629925951933-900x422.jpg)
Whether To Send Kids Back To Classroom A Tough Call For Many Parents
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This was the first day back to school in the Athens City School District. But not every child is going back into the classroom. Last year,… Read More
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Pay No State Sales Tax This Weekend For Back-To-School Items
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Going back to school will be different this year but there’s one thing that won’t change. Ohioans will still be able to take advantage… Read More
![A row of desks in a classroom with a backpack hanging up on the back wall](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/school-desk-e1471549255189-900x422.jpg)
School Supplies, Clothes Eligible for Ohio Sales Tax Holiday
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As students prepare to head back to class, buyers get a bit of a break on certain school supplies and clothing during Ohio’s annual sales tax… Read More