Carrying out Ohio’s ambitious literacy reforms spelled out in the newly adopted state budget legislation will be a heavy lift. The legislation requires Ohio districts and charter schools to adopt curricula that aligns to the science of reading starting in fall 2024. Backed by a large ...

As a mom with four school-aged kids, my heart is aching for the children and families of Youngstown City Schools. For many, sending your child to school is bigger than any one day in the classroom. It’s the promise of an equitable future. When you’re just trying to survive your morning ...

As I held the shovel in my hand with the hardhat on my head, standing next to Lordstown Mayor Arno Hill and other important dignitaries, I had not yet fully grasped the monumental significance of the symbolic event. I am referring to the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Trumbull Energy ...

We face an epic question in the Aug. 8 special election. Do we keep our power as voters to make important decisions about our lives and vote a resounding “no” on Issue 1? Or do we place our full trust in lobbyists and politicians in Columbus? Ohio has a proud history where 50 percent plus ...

On Election Day, Aug. 8, Ohio voters will go to the polls to vote on Issue 1 to protect the integrity of the Ohio Constitution. A vote “yes” is necessary to protect our constitution from out-of-state special interests that are well funded and have been unable to win elections at the ballot ...

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill in Congress, “Community News and Small Business Support Act,” would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. For too many newspapers, help can’t come soon enough. ...