/tags/ohio-federation-of-teachers Ohio Federation of Teachers en-US Copyright Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:54:57 GMT /politics-government/2023-09-19/overhaul-of-ohios-k-12-education-system-is-unconstitutional-new-lawsuit-says Seven Ohio school board members are alleging that a Republican-backed overhaul of how the state oversees K-12 education — including decisions on academic standards and school curricula — violates the state's constitution, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:54:57 GMT /politics-government/2023-09-19/overhaul-of-ohios-k-12-education-system-is-unconstitutional-new-lawsuit-says The Associated Press /news/2022-08-24/with-columbus-teachers-strike-backers-of-vouchers-urge-parents-to-enroll-kids-in-charter-schools The Center for Christian Virtue is putting up billboards around Columbus, telling parents they can use Ohio EdChoice scholarships to move their students out of Columbus City Schools. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:55:59 GMT /news/2022-08-24/with-columbus-teachers-strike-backers-of-vouchers-urge-parents-to-enroll-kids-in-charter-schools Jo Ingles /news/2022-08-18/ohio-still-doesnt-have-enough-substitute-teachers A nationwide teacher shortage is being felt across central Ohio, with substitute teachers also in short supply. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:55:59 GMT /news/2022-08-18/ohio-still-doesnt-have-enough-substitute-teachers Natasha Williams /politics-government/2022-05-25/ohio-bill-that-eliminates-high-stakes-testing-for-third-graders-is-making-headway The bill would do away with the requirement that students who don't pass a third grade reading test must be retained and repeat the grade. Wed, 25 May 2022 19:30:45 GMT /politics-government/2022-05-25/ohio-bill-that-eliminates-high-stakes-testing-for-third-graders-is-making-headway Jo Ingles /news/2022-02-22/ohio-federation-of-teachers-to-give-away-40-000-books Labor unions and community organizations are partnering to give away more than 40,000 free children’s books to Ohio educators and families. The event is sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Teachers, the Central Ohio Labor Council, St. Stephen’s Community House, First Book, and the American Federation of Teachers. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:49:19 GMT /news/2022-02-22/ohio-federation-of-teachers-to-give-away-40-000-books Natasha Williams /news/2021-08-11/ohio-teachers-eyeing-education-department-shakeup The deputy superintendent at the Ohio Department of Education who was expected to take over the reins on an interim basis when current Superintendent Paolo DeMaria retires in late September has resigned. That leaves educators watching carefully to see what happens. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:45:05 GMT /news/2021-08-11/ohio-teachers-eyeing-education-department-shakeup Jo Ingles /politics/2021-06-25/dewine-opposes-transgender-student-athlete-ban Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has questioned the need for a legislative ban on transgender girls competing in sports. Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:49:50 GMT /politics/2021-06-25/dewine-opposes-transgender-student-athlete-ban Farnoush Amiri, Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Jo Ingles /politics/2021-04-16/ohio-house-bill-sets-minimum-training-requirement-for-teachers-to-carry-guns-in-schools Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow teachers and school workers to carry guns in schools if they have the eight hours of training that comes with earning a concealed carry license. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:39:20 GMT /politics/2021-04-16/ohio-house-bill-sets-minimum-training-requirement-for-teachers-to-carry-guns-in-schools Andy Chow /news/2019-12-23/ohio-teacher-union-donates-books-supplies-for-classrooms An Ohio teachers union and a nonprofit school supplier have partnered to donate more than $50,000 for books and supplies for classrooms across the… Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:40:20 GMT /news/2019-12-23/ohio-teacher-union-donates-books-supplies-for-classrooms Associated Press /news/2019-06-07/backers-tweak-abortion-education-bill-in-ohio-house A bill in the Ohio House that would establish health education standards initially contained a provision that said schools, restaurants and health care… Fri, 07 Jun 2019 12:28:51 GMT /news/2019-06-07/backers-tweak-abortion-education-bill-in-ohio-house Jo Ingles