An empty desk and chair sit in a vacant school hallway, representing the impact of 2026 Cincinnati Public Schools job reductions and budget cuts.

Cincinnati school cuts proposal could eliminate more than 100 jobs next year

Cincinnati school cuts could reshape staffing and student services across the district next school year. The discussions intensified after district leaders proposed eliminating more than 100 positions to close a major budget gap. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is considering sweeping staffing reductions as officials work to address a projected $58 million budget…

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A child with a book sitting on a parent's lap in a warm, cozy room, highlighting home learning and family bonding.

Ohio kindergarten readiness crisis pushes new statewide education reforms

Ohio kindergarten readiness data shows that about 60% of children are not fully prepared when they enter school, prompting new education and early childhood initiatives. Ohio educators and child development experts say many children begin kindergarten without the literacy, communication, and social skills needed for classroom success.  State leaders, hospitals, nonprofits, and school districts are…

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Empty school classroom with wooden desks and backpacks, illustrating Ohio’s statewide attendance dashboard launch.

Ohio attendance dashboard launches statewide to track student absenteeism

Ohio’s attendance dashboard is now live across the state as officials roll out a new system to track student absenteeism in real time. The attendance dashboard gives schools, families, and policymakers access to updated attendance trends across Ohio districts. How the attendance dashboard tracks student absenteeism The attendance dashboard provides weekly updates on student attendance…

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