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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

• French President Signs Same-Sex Marriage Into Law Fending off a legal challenge from the main opposition party, Francois Hollande made it official.
• Toronto Mayor Blames Newspaper For Cocaine Video The Toronto Star says it's seen a video that appears to show Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
• Why The IRS Scandal Is Built To Last The IRS scandal may outlast the others thanks to a combination of factors.
• Dozens Injured In Connecticut Train Derailment Authorities say one commuter train derailed, colliding with another near Fairfield.
• Need A Tattoo Translated? Forget The British Foreign Office It's just one of the bizarre requests received by overseas diplomatic officials in the past year.

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