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Lancaster, Ohio - Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education Director Steve Dackin recently visited Medill Elementary School in Lancaster City Schools to witness the district's impressive results from a rigorous literacy and phonics program. Lancaster City Schools has long emphasized l

The recommendations from the group, formed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, did not include mandatory seat belts for all school buses.

The first governor-appointed director of the agency that replaces the Ohio Department of Education is getting settled in that role.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio lawmakers didn’t pass many bills this year. In fact, they moved the fewest number of bills since 1955. But that doesn’t mean lawmakers didn’t mak

Ohio lawmakers didn't pass many bills this year for several reasons, but did make some big changes to state policy in the two-year budget.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An elected member of the State Board of Education is stepping down at the end of this year. The departure of Christina Collins comes amid a lawsuit over maj

After three years on Ohio’s state school board, Christina Collins of Medina has tendered her resignation, effective at the end of this year.

Steve Dackin has been confirmed as the next director of Ohio's overhauled education department after clearing the state Senate in a Wednesday vote.

Ohio's recently revamped education department has a new director. A state Senate vote Wednesday confirms Steve Dackin as the director of new Department of Education and Workforce. Dackin has already been appointed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, but required the final confirmation from upper chamber lawmakers. Dackin says he is both honored to lead the department, and to work with the governor to shape education in the state for students, families and the future workforce. The new director&...

Ohio's recently revamped education department has a new director. A state Senate vote Wednesday confirms Steve Dackin as the director of new Department of Education and Workforce. Dackin has already been appointed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, but required the final confirmation from upper chamber lawmakers. Dackin says he is both honored to lead the department, and to work with the governor to shape education in the state for students, families and the future workforce. The new director&...