
Columbus City Schools Faces Major Budget Cuts
Columbus City Schools plans to cut 445 positions to address a $50 million budget gap, raising parent concerns about reduced resources and educational quality.
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Columbus City Schools plans to cut 445 positions to address a $50 million budget gap, raising parent concerns about reduced resources and educational quality.

A proposal to merge many of Ohio's 607 school districts is sparking debate as a potential way to lower property taxes, but education leaders warn of lost local control.

The New Richmond Exempted Village School District in Ohio is under state fiscal caution due to a projected $2.3 million deficit by 2028. A November levy seeks $5.2 million annually, with significant c

Bellefontaine School Board received a bleak funding outlook from Treasurer Joshua Wasson, projecting deficit spending by 2027-2028 due to outdated state funding formulas. The board also approved vario

Ohio receives high marks for hourly attendance tracking but faces criticism for insufficient and unsustainable investment in programs to combat its 25.1% student absence rate, which remains above targ

Ramone Davenport, former superintendent of Dohn Community High School, was fired amid fraud allegations and state investigation. His businesses also faced violence and violations.

Ross Intermediate School in Ohio will close in 2026 due to declining student enrollment and uncertain state funding, affecting around 340 students.

Ohio's charter schools are set to receive new federal funding over five years, adding to the $1 billion in state money already supporting school choice programs.

The 2025 Ohio school report cards reveal major performance gaps in Lorain County, with Avon Local Schools earning a top 5-star rating while Lorain City Schools ranked lowest in the state.