StateImpact Ohio

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Redlining created a legacy of school districts with the greatest needs and little resources, according to Piet van Lier. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/redlining-racism-still-hurt-property-values-and-in-turn-school-funding.

Cuyahoga County recommends that universities and K-12 schools transition to remote learning between holiday breaks. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-northeast-ohio-universities-k-12-schools-shift-to-remote-learning.

A Senate and House Bill would make reforms to the state's school funding model, which has been deemed unconstitutional. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-ohio-school-funding-reforms-with-oea-president-scott-dimauro.

For some districts, the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic made passage of their levies all the more urgent. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-northeast-ohio-school-districts-reflect-on-levies-after-mixed-results.

Issue 73 would cover construction costs for two new secondary campuses that would both house a middle and high school. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/parma-city-schools-promotes-issue-73-for-construction-consolidation-plans.

For student-athletes on Akron's Kenmore-Garfield High School, getting to play football this year is an issue of equity. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akron-student-athletes-chase-football-and-college-dreams-despite-covid-19.

Oberlin College and Kent State University make COVID-19 case numbers available to the public on an online dashboard. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/qa-local-universities-re-open-campus-attempt-to-control-covid-19.

The pandemic has heightened concerns about educational equity at Northeast Ohio's K-12 schools. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/pandemic-heightens-concerns-about-academic-equity-in-northeast-ohio-schools.

Administrators worked on back-to-school plans they hope will keep students and staff from COVID-19. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-k-12-schools-welcome-students-back-with-safety-top-of-mind.