Educators say Ohio school waiver to close or convert buildings to charters bypasses public input

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Critics of a plan that would allow Ohio to close low-performing schools or convert them to charter schools say it is a monumental policy change that should be debated before the Ohio ...
The New York Times

Ohio State recruiting takeaways: Na’eem Offord flip stings, but Ryan Day’s class a success

Amid all the frustration following Ohio State’s loss to Michigan, the Buckeyes solidified what should be another top-five recruiting class Wednesday as the early signing period began. The class is led ...
Cleveland.com

Is the Ohio middle class shrinking? It depends on who you ask.

WASHINGTON — Ask two experts on Ohio’s economy whether the American middle class is shrinking, and you’ll get two very different answers. Both will have data to back them up. “The good news is we’re ...
The New York Times

What are the 5 biggest questions for Ohio State football’s 2026 recruiting class?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State had no time to relax after its national championship run. It quickly turned around and got on the road to recruit for the 2026 recruiting cycle, and now with a new coaching ...
WLWT

Ohio cellphone ban takes effect as students return to class

Ohio's school cellphone ban took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and will generally prohibit students from using devices during the school day. Ohio's school cellphone ban took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and ...
Cleveland.com

Ohio’s shrinking middle class in 2026: 7 things to know

WASHINGTON - Few phrases carry more weight in American political life than ‘the middle class.’ Politicians invoke it constantly, economists argue about it endlessly, and most Americans identify with ...