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Suspensions, expulsions on rise in Ohio schools, report finds
Ohio's Black students are more likely to face excessively harsh discipline practices such as expulsion and suspension, according to a recently …
Ohio mom finds reward in raising adopted daughter with special needs
This month is National Disability Awareness Month, and in Ohio, parents who've adopted kids with special needs say living with a disability isn't …
School-based health centers expand care access for Ohio kids
Children's advocates are pushing for the expansion of school-based health care to help improve health and learning outcomes for Ohio kids. Dr…
New Ohio children’s services model aims to promote family healing
A first-of-its-kind social work model aims to provide struggling Ohio families with personalized attention and resources. Mike Kenney - director of …
Experts: Parents should do homework on smart toys for kids
The "smart toy" market is now a more than $16 billion industry, and is expected to double by 2027. This holiday season, experts are warning parents …
Report: School censorship laws hurt education profession
Education experts are worried censorship laws could have profound long-term impacts on the teaching profession. Research from the National Education …
Ohio has billions in unspent reserves as child well-being measures drop
Math and reading proficiency among Ohio's students have stalled since the pandemic, and more students are qualifying for free or reduced-price school …
Construction apprentice careers in demand in Ohio
State data shows there are more than 21,000 active apprentices in Ohio - including carpenters, cement masons, construction laborers, and electricians…
Ohio agencies work with churches to strengthen supports for foster children
More than 3,500 foster children are available for adoption in Ohio, and state agencies are connecting with local faith congregations to help recruit …
Ohio borrowers navigate student-loan payment restart riddled with errors
A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds the repayment process for federal student loans has been filled with errors…
As more children go missing in Ohio, advocates push for change
By India Gardener / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. According to Attorney …
Ohio children are being harmed by toxic chemicals
Children of color and from low-income families in Ohio and across the nation are not only exposed to more dangerous toxic chemicals including lead…