Coverage of secondary education in Ohio focuses on curriculum standards, graduation requirements and the high school experience. It encompasses developments in middle and high schools throughout the state.
A state appellate court has struck down the Ed-Choice Scholarship Program, and Ohio plans to appeal the decision.
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October 21, 2026
Belinda Glavic Grassi to Run for Ohio House SeatThe 62-year-old CPA and former school board member announces her candidacy for the District 57 seat in November 2026.
October 20, 2026
Ohio Names Top Elementary and Middle Schools for 2027U.S. News & World Report rankings recognize the state's highest-performing public elementary and middle schools.
October 14, 2026
Ramaswamy Pledged to Resume Executions in OhioThe gubernatorial nominee also proposed lowering the minimum age to purchase handguns from 21 to 18.
October 13, 2026
DeWine Signed Order Bypassing NCAA Eligibility RulesGovernor Mike DeWine authorized Ohio colleges to ignore specific NCAA eligibility restrictions for athletes who graduated in 2022.
October 13, 2026
Ohio Reported Decline in Chronic School AbsenteeismThe statewide chronic absenteeism rate dropped to 23.7% for the 2025-26 school year.
October 8, 2026
Four Lorain County Students Joined State BoardLocal high schoolers were selected for the Ohio Attorney General Teen Ambassador Board this year.
October 5, 2026
Gayle Manning Will Run for Ohio State Senate District 13The current state representative announced a campaign for the district seat in the November 2026 election.
October 1, 2026
Rep. Max Miller Declined Questions on High School AssaultThe Ohio representative refused to address alleged assault claims during a deposition for a custody dispute.
October 1, 2026
Crestwood Student Joined Ohio Teen Ambassador BoardJeffery Hansen of Mantua will serve a one-year term on the state-level advisory board through 2027.
October 1, 2026
Four County Career Center Earned Five-Star RatingThe career-technical institution received top marks on the Ohio School Report Card for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Ohio reporting spans statewide academic requirements, local program implementation, student wellbeing initiatives and graduation outcomes. The coverage extends from the state capital to the rural counties and all districts in between. State policy mandates for course credits and testing are the primary drivers of changes to classroom structure. Graduation rates and college readiness programs remain the most frequent points of interest for parents and administrators.
