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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 1h

TOLEDO, Ohio - Millions of dollars in cuts for local school districts. Thursday, more than a dozen local superintendents are speaking out against Ohio House Bill 186, saying staff, extracurriculars and even bussing could be in jeopardy.
www.13abc.com/2025/10/09/l...

Local school districts weigh in on school funding formula bill

Thursday, more than a dozen local superintendents are speaking out against Ohio House Bill 186, saying staff, extracurriculars and even bussing could be in jeopardy.

www.13abc.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 1h

Ohio Looks to Cut Property Taxes – Schools Not Happy
“House Bill 186 sounds like a property tax relief bill, but for small public schools like us, this will have a devastating impact,” said Kevin O’Shea, superintendent of Otsego Local Schools
by Brian Ford
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Ohio Looks to Cut Property Taxes - Schools Not Happy - WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM

Toledo, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio lawmakers are advancing a proposal that could deliver more than $1.7 billion in property tax relief to homeowners, but school officials warn it could create funding shortfal...

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 1h

Suicide deaths rose sharply among young adults in Ohio and most other states from 2014 to 2024, a new analysis finds as federal cuts hit prevention programs
www.axios.com/local/clevel...

Youth suicide deaths surge in Ohio as federal cuts hit prevention programs

The numbers underscore the toll of the country's mental health crisis.

www.axios.com

Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 20h

🗓️ Join us tonight at 7pm as we talk school budgets, levies, and funding with John Espy, Treasurer of Loveland City Schools, and Susie Kaser from LWVO. You’ll leave this event with real insight and a toolkit to help you make informed choices at the polls.

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Election 2025
Let's Talk About School Finances & Levies.
And how our executive toolkit can help!
Topics: Budgets, Bonds & Levies, Sharing Info with Your Network.
Thursday, October 9, 7pm
Virtual Event

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 1d

A pair of Ohio Republican lawmakers want public schools and public universities to teach positive impacts of Christianity on American history. No other religion is mentioned in the bill.
by Megan Henry
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/09/o...

Ohio Republicans want public schools to teach positive impacts of Christianity on history • Ohio Capital Journal

A pair of Ohio Republican lawmakers want public schools and public universities to teach the positive impacts of Christianity on American history. No other religion is mentioned in the bill, named the...

ohiocapitaljournal.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 1d

The Ohio House voted overwhelmingly to approve two property tax related bills similar to provisions Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed in the state budget in June. Schools have raised concerns about the bills that lawmakers from both parties approved
by Karen Kasler
www.wyso.org/2025-10-09/p...

The Ohio House voted overwhelmingly to approve two property tax related bills similar to provisions Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed in the state budget in June.

www.wyso.org

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 1d

Ohio House passes property tax reforms amid calls for greater relief
Lawmakers in the Ohio House were to consider two plans that could lower your property tax bills and change how schools and local governments collect money.
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Ohio House passes property tax reforms amid calls for greater relief

Lawmakers in the Ohio House were to consider two plans that could lower your property tax bills and change how schools and local governments collect money.

www.cleveland.com

Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 1d

Cleveland State University, the University of Cincinnati and Kent State University each report double-digit declines of international students compared to last fall, according to figures reported by the schools.
by Amy Morona
signalcleveland.org/ohio-college...

Ohio colleges see drop in international student enrollment

Early data shows Kent State University, the University of Cincinnati and Cleveland State University are each reporting double-digit declines this fall.

signalcleveland.org

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 2d

Ohio lawmakers want to immediately cut property taxes for many
School district officials say House Bill 186, which would cut property taxes by $1.7 billion over three years, could force teacher layoffs.
by Andrew Tobias
signalohio.org/ohio-lawmake...

Ohio lawmakers want to immediately cut property taxes for many - Signal Ohio

School district officials say House Bill 186, which would cut property taxes by $1.7B over three years, could force them to lay off teachers.

signalohio.org

Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 2d

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A debate is unfolding inside the Ohio Statehouse over a proposed bill known as "The Charlie Kirk Heritage Act," which aims to incorporate teachings on the positive impacts of Christianity in Ohio's schools.
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Charlie Kirk bill sparks debate over teaching impact of Christianity in Ohio schools

An Ohio bill, the “Charlie Kirk Heritage Act,” would require teaching Christianity’s influence on U.S. history, sparking church-state debate.

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 2d

1 in 3 charter school students were chronically absent last year, nearly 10 points higher than the state average
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/10...

1 in 3 charter school students were chronically absent last year, higher than Ohio’s average

The rate for chronically absent students in Ohio's charter schools improved last school year from the year before but was still nearly 10 points higher than the state average and far above Ohio's goal...

www.cleveland.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 2d

Columbus City Schools Board of Education has voted to remove a requirement that the district provide busing for high schoolers as a potential cost-saving move amid district financial challenges.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

Columbus Schools board votes to remove requirement to bus high schoolers

Columbus City Schools voted to remove a requirement that the district provide busing for high schoolers as a potential cost-saving move.

www.dispatch.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 3d

Ohio voters to see overhaul of ballot language on property taxes with new state law
Beginning in 2026, Ohio will phase out three kinds of property tax levies and rework the wording voters see.
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Ohio voters to see overhaul of ballot language on property taxes with new state law

Beginning in 2026, property-tax levy questions on Ohio ballots will look different. The changes were pushed by Republican lawmakers who said they will bolster transparency and provide voters with grea...

www.cleveland.com

Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 3d

Plain Dealer Opinion
Ohio lawmakers trying to fool voters with rhetoric about school districts causing state’s property tax crisis, but that’s a dodge, aimed at diverting attention from the billions of dollars they took out of the tax system to give to the wealthy.
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Ohio GOP gave billions in taxes to the rich but refuse to admit that caused our tax crisis

How unexpected property value increases and declining state education funding created a perfect storm of homeowner anger

www.cleveland.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 3d

Ohio Republican lawmakers want public school teachers and college professors to talk about the positive influence of Christianity on American history without fear of losing their jobs or being reprimanded.
by Jessie Balmert
www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Christianity in the classroom? Ohio lawmakers want teachers to talk about positive history

Ohio lawmakers want public school teachers to talk about the positive influence of Christianity on American history without fear of being reprimanded.

www.dispatch.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 3d

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio educators will keep their voices on the retired teachers' pension fund board for now due to an appellate court upholding a temporary block on a new state law that would have eliminated them.
by Morgan Trau
www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

Ohio educators to remain on STRS as court upholds temporary block on board changes

After this court loss, the Republican House speaker wants to remove judicial power to prevent one county's judges from determining statewide law.

www.news5cleveland.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 4d

CPS to open 'Safe Sleep Lot' for students and families living in cars
by Zach Carreon
www.wvxu.org/education/20...

CPS to open 'Safe Sleep Lot' for students and families living in cars

The space will open March 1, 2026, with 12 spots located outside Taft Elementary School in Mt. Auburn.

www.wvxu.org

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 4d

School administrators are asking lawmakers not to amend a proposed property tax reform bill, House Bill 186, saying it would be a disaster for school finances and harm students.
by Denise G. Callahan
www.journal-news.com/news/schools...

Schools say Ohio House bill would be a threat to finances

School administrators are asking lawmakers not to amend a proposed property tax reform bill in the Ohio House, saying it would be a disaster for school finances and harm students.

www.journal-news.com

Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 4d

Ohio bill would require fetal development videos to be shown in schools annually
by Ava Boldizar
www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 5d

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Just over one in four Ohio students were chronically absent during the last school year. That’s about twice what the state is aiming for.
At least one education expert suggests it’s time for the state to get tougher on the issue.
by Laura Hancock
www.cleveland.com/education/20...

Ohio schools plagued with chronic absenteeism with 1 in 4 students missing too much class

Ohio law states schools must create personalized attendance plans for absent students, moving away from form letters that "have not helped move the needle" on student attendance. For 2024-2025, more t...

www.cleveland.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 5d

Ohio property tax debate pits homeowner relief against school funding
“We understand the need to bring relief to our citizens, but not at the expense of our children.”
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...

Ohio property tax debate pits homeowner relief against school funding

The debate over property tax reforms comes down to a clash between Republicans and Democrats over who should bear the burden of tax relief. Everyone wants relief, but no one agrees on who should carry...

www.cleveland.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 5d

Opinion by Thomas Suddes
Ohio homeowners are staggering under ever-higher property taxes not because of runaway school boards but because the General Assembly has slashed the state’s share of public school costs.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

What lawmakers aren’t telling you about how they’re forcing school districts to the ballot: Thomas Suddes

Statehouse flim-flam, coupled with huge legislative subsidies for “vouchers,” which help pay private school tuition for K-12 pupils, leave school boards no choice but to repeatedly ask voters for levi...

www.cleveland.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 7d

Ohio Republicans override Gov. Mike DeWine, restricting school levies
School districts will no longer be able to put emergency or substitute levies on the ballot or request an increase to a current levy.
by Morgan Trau
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/03/o...

Ohio Republicans override Gov. Mike DeWine, restricting school levies • Ohio Capital Journal

Ohio Senate Republicans have joined the House in overriding one of Gov. Mike DeWine's school-related vetoes, which restricts the types of levies that can be put on the ballot.

ohiocapitaljournal.com

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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 8d

As the state steps back, more of the responsibility for funding schools shifts onto local homeowners—through their property tax bills

Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 8d

Opinion by Jan Resseger:
“In fiscal year 1999, the state covered about 47% of the base cost of education, according to the Ohio Education Policy Institute. This fiscal year, the state will cover 38%. By FY 2027, that share is projected to drop to 32%."
janresseger.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/o...

Ohio’s State Investment in Public School Funding Continues to Decline: Erodes Adequacy and Equity

Before he retired in 2023 as the director of the Education Law Center, David Sciarra released a report defining the widely held principles of adequate and equitably distributed public school fundin…

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