OH: Early Childhood Education
Congress proposes slashing funding for Head Start programs
More than 3,000 Ohio children could lose access to Head Start programs under budget cut proposals now being considered by Congress. From birth …
New advisory board helps Ohio parents increase advocacy
Ohio parents say they're concerned about the childcare crisis, mental health and gun violence, among other issues that have prompted some to join a …
Ohio schools experiment with 'sensory rooms,' post-pandemic
By Nathalia Teixeira for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration…
In Ohio, Pushback Grows Against Holding Kids Back Based on a Single Reading Test
After Ohio's State Board of Education passed a resolution urging the General Assembly to eliminate the requirement for third-grade students who have n…
Ohio Governor Signs Budget Including No-Cost School Meals
More Ohio students who qualify for reduced-priced meals will now be able to eat breakfast and lunch at school, even if their families cannot pay for …
Rebuild Rural America Act Could Counter Economic Decline in Rural Ohio
Rural Ohio towns could see boosts in economic development projects, and investments in workforce development, emergency preparedness and water and …
Child Care Crisis a Barrier to Economic Mobility for Ohio Families
Ohio ranks 29th among states in overall child well-being, according to the latest Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book. Child care …
Ohio’s Childcare Providers Struggling to Keep Doors Open
Ohio's child care providers said they are struggling to stay in business due to drops in attendance with no help in sight from the state or federal go…
Ohio Education Leaders Support Free School Meals for All
Education officials in Ohio want state leaders to invest in free school meals for all students. Pandemic-era federal waivers enabling schools to …
New Afterschool Program Dollars Available for Ohio Families
Nearly six in 10 parents in a recent poll said they are more worried about their child's emotional well-being than they were before the pandemic…
Looking Beyond Classroom to Improve Student Success
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new bill would help schools in Ohio look beyond the classroom to improve student success. The Full-Service Community School …
Pandemic Exacerbates Food, Housing Struggles for Ohio Families
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- New data reveals what many policy experts have feared for months: The pandemic has taken a serious toll on the well-being of Ohio's …