Ohio Education Bill Expands Student Supports While Exempting Classical Schools from Reading Mandate
Ohio lawmakers approved Senate Bill 19, requiring schools to provide free academic interventions for students struggling in math and reading. The legislation also exempts Ohio’s classical schools from the state’s science of reading requirements, a change drawing attention from educators and policymakers.
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Ohio Bill Tells Students: Graduate, Get a Job, Get Married, Then Have Children
Ohio lawmakers passed a bill requiring schools to teach the “success sequence” (graduate high school, get a job and marry before having children) as part of graduation requirements.
Pride in the CLE Beams with Community, Defiance and Pride
Hundreds gathered downtown for Pride in the CLE 2026, celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility, community and resilience while navigating political tensions and protests.
Movies and TV Shows Casting in Ohio Right Now: Auditions Open in Cleveland, Columbus and Beyond
Looking for acting opportunities in Ohio? Discover current casting calls for movies, TV shows, short films and student productions hiring now.
The Retirement Gap: Why Black Women Face Greater Financial Risks Later in Life. According to New Research
Retirement accounts have become America’s largest source of wealth, but new research shows many Black women face significant barriers to building retirement security. Here’s what the findings mean and what can be done to close the gap.
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Ohio’s Online Gambling Boom Raises Concerns as Most Profits Flow Out of State
Online gambling is generating billions in Ohio but new data reveals a troubling reality: the social costs are rising while most of the profits leave the state. Lawmakers weigh next steps, while communities are left navigating the impact.
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Getting Schooled About Cannabis- with Danielle Ware from the Cleveland School of Cannabis
Shana talks with Danielle Ware to discuss what the Cleveland School of Cannabis offers to students. They discuss programs offered, how Issue 2 impacts the school, the opportunities gained from classes, and how people can get involved.
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Robin Wilson of Clean Home Design talks to us about how we create a welcoming and memorable feeling for our friends and family when they visit our home…
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