School board elections are incredibly important to voters because of the direct impact that these elected officials could have on a family. Given the importance of these elections, it is surprising that one Ohio law disqualifying board of education candidates from serving on the board is not more known and understood. According to Section 3313.33(B)…
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Five Big Changes Coming to Ohio Education Laws in the 2023-24 School Year that Parents Should Know
On July 1, 2023, the Ohio House and Senate approved a new 2-year state budget, which was signed into law by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on July 5, 2023. Here are the most important provisions impacting education for Ohio parents and students: PRIVATE SCHOOL VOUCHERS (aka EdChoice Scholarship): All Ohio school children will be eligible…
Beating Summer Scaries (For You, Teacher)
Hey there. I see you in your yoga pants and top knot. I know you don’t know what day it is. I’m right there with you. A fellow teacher on summer break. These last two months have been glorious for us: Unlimited pee breaks, Finishing our coffee while it’s still warm, Having more than 20…
Educators & Social Media Interactions
Many of you have heard about the teacher fired for her Twitter response to a student’s misspelling of the word tomorrow. See: http://abc6onyourside.com/news/nation-world/experts-defend-school-staffer-fired-after-correcting-students-spelling-on-twitter While the teacher’s response in the article certainly appeared to be more playful than harassing, it does highlight the inherent problem facing educators interacting with students on social media. The first rule and best rule…