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StateImpact Ohio

StateImpact Ohio is a collaboration among WCPN, WKSU, WOSU and NPR. Reporters Molly Bloom and Ida Lieszkovszky travel the state to report on the state of education in Ohio, where it’s heading and how it affects you. Read their reports on this site and listen to them on public radio stations across Ohio.

• Recent StateImpact Ohio Features:
• Fordham: This Ed Reform Thing Could Blow Up in Our Face Ohio schools aren’t ready for major changes the state has mandated, according to the results of a survey of superintendents conducted by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. And the rapid... (more)
• Cleveland School District Moves Towards Performance Pay Last night the Cleveland school board unanimously agreed to what city and union officials are hailing as a groundbreaking teacher contract for Ohio. Union members will vote later this month.... (more)
• EdisonLearning, K12 Inc. Among National Companies Looking To Open New Online Charter Schools In Ohio Dan Honda / Contra Costa Times/MCT/Landov David Vasconez is running radio ads in Ohio for his company’s new online charter school. He’s working on a sponsorship deal with a minor league... (more)
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Statehouse News Bureau

The Statehouse News Bureau provides educational, comprehensive coverage of legislation, elections, issues and other activities surrounding the Statehouse to Ohio's public radio and television stations.

NPR Headlines

• North Korea Fires Another 'Short-Range Projectile' Like the missiles on Saturday, the projectile missed neighboring countries.
• Boom Or Bust? Saving Rhode Island's 'Superman' Building Developers want the state and city's help to turn the iconic building into luxury apartments.
• Reports: Yahoo Board Approves $1.1 Billion Purchase Of Tumblr The deal for the blogging site is designed to attract younger users to the ailing Web portal.
• On Sunday News Shows, Obama Official Plays Defense Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer said Republicans are trying to make political hay with the scandals.
• Police Accidentally Killed Hofstra University Student Police shot Andrea Rebello, 21, while they were trying to free her from a man holding her hostage.

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