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January 26, 2009
District Uses Technology For Distance Learning
Ohio lawmakers want distance learning and multimedia technology to help bridge the gap between wealthier school districts and those without equal funding.
Surprises Possible In Strickland’s Speech
A radical realignment of expectations at Ohio public schools and alternative prison time for thousands of nonviolent offenders are some of Gov. Ted Strickland’s possible surprises in his upcoming State of the State speech.
January 22, 2009
Schools Offer Students ‘Best Meal Deals’
Now is the time to act on free and reduced-price meal deals at your children’s schools.
January 21, 2009
Subdivision Bands Together To Fight Proposed Redistricting Changes
A subdivision is banding together to fight proposed redistricting changes.
January 13, 2009
CCS Security Breach May Not Be 1st
Columbus City Schools’ employees’ personal information could be at risk, and this incident might not have been the district’s first security breach.
January 09, 2009
SWCS District Asks For Taxpayers’ Ideas
Updated facilities are being weighed against educational opportunities in the South-Western City Schools district.
January 07, 2009
CCS’ Project Key Decreases Truancy
Columbus City Schools unveils the results of a program that fights truancy.
Power Outage Closes Elementary
A power outage has caused an elementary to close Wednesday morning.
December 28, 2008
Strickland: Education Cuts Possible
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is warning that schools and public universities could see significant cuts without help from the federal government.
December 22, 2008
Report: Ohio School District Funding Unfair
As Central Ohio students break for Christmas, a national education group has released a scathing report about how Ohio schools are funded.
December 17, 2008
Salt Shortages Could Affect Schools
Some schools will pay the price as communities are forced to decrease their road-salt usage.
December 13, 2008
Miami U. President Warns 100 Job Cuts Likely
The president of Miami University estimates as many as 100 employees may lose their jobs next year as the school moves to close a budget gap.
December 12, 2008
Proposed Cut Gets Bad Marks From Schools
It’s a worst-case scenario: the state cutting an additional 25 percent from the funds given to school districts on a per-pupil basis.
December 11, 2008
Ohio College Collects Supplies For Ailing District
An Ohio college has launched a fundraising program for a local school district that failed to pass its most recent levy.
December 09, 2008
Victim Assistance Program Searching For New Funding
Victims of violent crimes in one Central Ohio county face losing support services should federal funds dry up.
The possibility is so likely that victim’s advocates are speaking out in hopes of stirring a public outcry.
December 08, 2008
Meetings For School Plans Begin
School leaders believed the passage of the Columbus City School levy and bond package in November was a mandate by voters to be progressive in their future planning.
December 05, 2008
Education Officials Work To Make College Affordable
As money gets tighter, more families are struggling to foot the bill for college.
November 25, 2008
School Officer Provides Immediate Response
A parent shares a text that his or her child sent during a lockdown Monday.
November 20, 2008
No Decision On Quarter Vs. Semester
Will the Ohio State University move from a quarter to a semester system? NBC 4's Lauren Diedrich reported on the FAST FACTS.
November 18, 2008
Bill Could Help Nursing, Dental Students
State lawmakers are considering a bill that could help nursing and dental students in Ohio pay for their education.
November 17, 2008
Payday: OSU’s Gee Takes It Home
A new survey shows Ohio State's Gordon Gee is the nation's highest paid president of a public university.
November 12, 2008
Deer Crashes Into Daycare
A deer crashes through a daycare window Wednesday morning, NBC 4 reported.
November 11, 2008
Credit Card Thefts On The Rise In One Central Ohio Town
Leaving your wallet in your car or leaving your purse unattended at work, there careless acts can put your money and identity at risk.
The Grove City Police Department has received 22 reports of stolen wallets containing credit cards.
November 10, 2008
Abusive Debt Collectors On The Rise
The struggling economy hit Michelle Morrison’s family like a brick. With her husband now out of work, unemployment still weeks away, bill collectors are calling.
Governor Weighs School-Funding Plan
The stage is set for Gov. Ted Strickland's big unveiling.
November 07, 2008
Board Praises Gee, Approves $2M Salary
The Ohio State University's board of trustees approved a contract that will pay President Gordon Gee $2 million in compensation for the coming year and $1.4 million for the past year.
November 06, 2008
OSU Prepares For Cuts, Spiraling Economy
Several Ohio State University trustees have asked the school to prepare budget reduction scenarios of 10, 15, and 20 percent to get ahead of the potential impact of the spiraling economy.
November 03, 2008
School Dismisses Early For Water Issue
A school is dismissing early Monday for a utility issue.
October 31, 2008
Gov. Announces Plan For Education Reform
After holding education forums across Ohio in the last several months, Governor Ted Strickland released his proposal Thursday on what he calls a Roadmap for Academic Reforms.
October 27, 2008
Religious Leaders Call For An End To Negative Campaign Ads
A group of Ohio ministers made a plea to candidates this time last year to carry out sleaze free campaigns. The efforts of We Believe Ohio proved not as successful as they had wanted. They wanted to get all candidates in this election cycle to pledge to run clean campaigns. Just a handful in Central Ohio signed up.
