Honesty for Ohio Education

Polling shows Ohio public libraries have vast voter support • Ohio Capital Journal New polling shows Ohio voters see library services as “everyday necessities,” among the highest rated services offered at the local level.

Polling shows Ohio public libraries have vast voter support
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/03/02/p...

Ohio school district bans ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster over inclusion of rainbow, trans flags Little Miami School Board deemed the flags to be "sexuality content."

Ohio school district bans ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster over inclusion of rainbow, trans flags
Little Miami School Board deemed the flags to be “sexuality content.”
by Ben Jodway
thebuckeyeflame.com/2026/02/28/l...

Third graders in Steubenville, Ohio, are some of the best little readers in the nation. What’s their secret? An elementary school in Ohio has some of the best young readers in the nation. How they did it—and how a new law put it all at risk.

Teaching Kids to Read: How One School District Gets It Right
An elementary school in Steubenville, Ohio has some of the best young readers in the nation. How they did it—and how a new law put it all at risk.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

More local schools headed for financial challenges Local schools districts are looking at financial difficulties ahead as their most recent five-year financial forecasts show their expenses will soon be outmatching their revenues, and school treasurer...

Local schools districts are looking at a lot of red numbers in their budgets as they plan out their five-year financial forecasts, which are signaling that their expenses will soon be outmatching their revenues.
by Samantha Wildow
www.daytondailynews.com/local/more-l...

Cleveland’s school buses have ongoing safety problems CMSD's transportation problems included drivers who didn’t stop at railroad crossings or wore earbuds and mechanical issues with buses.

Safety issues with Cleveland school buses prompt state action
State officials say they have been trying for more than a year to get Cleveland schools to fix problems with district transportation including unsafe drivers and mechanical issues with buses.
signalcleveland.org/safety-issue...

Can lottery revenue replace property taxes? Not so fast While many see lottery and casino revenues as a easy solution for public school financing, the picture is a lot trickier than that for Ohio schools.

Can lottery revenue replace property taxes? Not so fast
An analysis of state lottery revenue shows that only 25 cents of every dollar spent on lottery games in Ohio goes to education.
by Cole Behrens and Kelli Weir
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

McMahon Continues Dismantling Dept. of Education. Will She Succeed? janresseger.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/m...

McMahon Continues Dismantling Dept. of Education. Will She Succeed? As someone who has advocated for responsible and equitable federal public education policy since the No Child Left Behind era, through the Race to the Top years, and through the growing rush to pri…

Opinion by Jan Resseger
McMahon Continues Dismantling Dept. of Education. Will She Succeed?
janresseger.wordpress.com/2026/02/26/m...

Lake County officials warn residents of the 'catastrophic' fate of abolishing property taxes As Ohioans decide whether to keep or abolish property tax, Lake County officials are trying to prepare homeowners for the reality that could follow.

Lake County officials warn residents of the 'catastrophic' fate of abolishing property taxes
www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...

Event poster for 'Still in the Fight: A Conversation with Retired Educators' hosted by Honesty Teams for Ohio Education, featuring a red apple and registration link.

Calling all retired educators 📣
Your wisdom, leadership, and voice are needed! Connect with fellow retired educators for a virtual discussion about staying engaged in public education. Join us on March 5th at 7pm. Register here: bit.ly/4aZEbLA

Stivers students stage ICE walkout with Dayton Public Schools’ blessing More than 200 students walked out of their seventh period class at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton Wednesday to protest recent actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Stivers students stage ICE walkout with Dayton Public Schools’ blessing
by Eileen McClory
www.daytondailynews.com/local/stiver...

UC, OSU sign agreement to cut ties with organizations that promote diversity The U.S. Department of Education says the University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University and several other universities from around the country have signed resolution agreements ending their partners...

UC, OSU sign agreement to cut ties with organizations that promote diversity
by Zach Carreon
www.wyso.org/2026-02-25/u...

Cleveland pastor's message to students: don't miss school. His motivational tour draws debate A prominent Black pastor's visits to CMSD schools are raising concerns about separation of church and state at a district struggling to address chronic absenteeism.

Cleveland pastor's message to students: don't miss school. His motivational tour draws debate
A prominent Black pastor's visits to CMSD schools are raising concerns about separation of church and state at a district struggling to address chronic absenteeism.
www.ideastream.org/education/20...

After 15 years, new levy could be on horizon for South Western Schools South Western City School District is operating under a budget deficit and may need to raise funds through a levy in coming years.

South Western City schools may need a new levy amid budget deficit
South Western City School District is operating under a budget deficit and may need to raise funds through a levy in coming years.
by Cole Behrens
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

Trump Education Department outsources more responsibilities, continuing proposed wind-down • Ohio Capital Journal President Trump’s administration took more steps Monday to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, announcing additional interagency agreements that will transfer more of its responsibilities to o...

Trump Education Department outsources more responsibilities, continuing proposed wind-down
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/24/r...

Ohio universities could lose state funding under bill tracking ex-DEI employees, SB 1 compliance
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/education/20...

CPS celebrates the trailblazing career of 100-year-old former teacher The Board of Education honored 100-year-old Sayde Dean for her contributions to the school district as a teacher and her impact on education as a whole.

The Board of Education at Cincinnati Public Schools honored 100-year-old Sayde Dean Monday night for her contributions to the school district as a teacher and her lasting impact on the education system.
by Zach Carreon
www.wvxu.org/education/20...

TPS' 4-year budget forecast shows losses Toledo Public Schools is confronting tens of millions of dollars in projected losses over the next several years, and district leaders are facing difficult ...

Toledo Public Schools is confronting tens of millions of dollars in projected losses over the next several years, and district leaders are facing difficult decisions.
by Melissa Burden
www.toledoblade.com/local/educat...

Akron schools considering $11 million in budget cuts. What we know: Akron Public Schools must cut $11 million from its budget to avoid a financial cliff. Superintendent Mary Outley outlines how she plans to do it.

Akron school leaders plan to use a combination of staffing cuts, operational changes and program reductions to eliminate an $11 million budget gap for next school year.
by Kelli Weir
www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/e...

Trump Slashes Funding for Full-Service Community Schools. Children, Parents, and Communities Suffer. Full-Service Community Schools have been a prized strategy for turning public schools into community hubs that collaboratively pull enriching after-school programs right into the public school buil…

Opinion by Jan Resseger
Trump Slashes Funding for Full-Service Community Schools. Children, Parents, and Communities Suffer.
janresseger.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/t...

Why Cincinnati districts are scared to talk about ICE response plans Some Cincinnati school districts are staying tight-lipped on their ICE response plans amid talks of increased deportations in southwest Ohio.

Why Cincinnati districts are scared to talk about ICE response plans
The move reflects wider fears among some district officials across Greater Cincinnati that ICE is using public information to target students.
by Grace Tucker
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/e...

Stephen Dyer: Vouchers’ Growth in Ohio Will Be Their Demise Stephen Dyer is a former legislator in Ohio who keeps track of the budgetary impact of school choice on the state’s public schools. Despite multiple voucher programs, 85% of the state’s…

From Diane Ravitch’s blog:
Stephen Dyer: Vouchers’ Growth in Ohio Will Be Their Demise
dianeravitch.net/2026/02/23/s...

Blue poster stating public schools are a place where everyone belongs with hashtag National Public Schools Week.

Public schools are built for every student, in every community, exactly as they are.

No matter where your family is from or how much money you have, all kids have a place in a public school.

This #PublicSchoolsWeek, let’s show up for the schools that show up for all of us. #PSW26 #WeBelieveinEdu

Central State University lays off faculty as financial woes, SB 1 hit Central State University will lay off 16 faculty members due to financial strain and Senate Bill 1, totaling 38 in three years, its faculty union said.

Central State University lays off faculty as financial woes, SB 1 hit
by Sheridan Hendrix
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

Dayton schools to consolidate preschool due to state funding changes Dayton Public Schools announced plans for next school year to consolidate preschool classrooms to Rosa Parks Early Learning Center and River’s Edge Montessori.

Dayton schools to consolidate preschool due to state funding changes
by Eileen McClory
www.daytondailynews.com/local/dayton...

Opinion:
Repeal the property tax? Let’s take that off the table
Think of practically anything you value in your community, and it’s probably supported by property taxes
by Zach Schiller.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2026...

Columbus group training teachers to help spot red flags of online trafficking Columbus-based Gracehaven is training students and teachers on human trafficking and sextortion, a growing cybercrime and scam that often targets kids.

Educators get training to recognize human trafficking, 'save lives'
Prevention training has helped schools identify and protect students who were at risk of being exploited.
by Danae King
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

OSU professor's takedown of cameraman was predictable. Look at Chase Center | Letters Letters: What free speech and open inquiry? Agitator in chief. Nothing ever happens.

Letter to the Editor
The AAUP condemns the attack on an independent documentarian who was attempting to interview former Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee. The assault raises serious concerns about press rights and safety at OSU.

Todd Wolfson
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

How Ohio public schools are adopting private schools’ tax credit strategy
A 2021 law, mostly dominated by private schools, offers donors up to $1,500 in Ohio income tax credits. Public schools are now using the funds to offset kindergarten costs.
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/open/2026/02...

Stay Tuned....
Something special is in the works with Honesty for Ohio Education, and we can’t wait to share it with you. For now, here’s a little behind-the-scenes peek at the crew capturing footage from our town hall event earlier this month.
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