MANSFIELD — The impact of House Bill 33 is already being felt in Mansfield. “(This is) a major victory for families in Ohio,” says Dr. Cy Smith MCS Superintendent. “Finally, after decades of lobbying, every student in Ohio will be eligible for a scholarship to attend the school of their choice. “Regardless of where you […]
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Local school officials react to Ohio’s expansion of EdChoice voucher program
COLUMBUS — It will soon be more affordable than ever to send a child to a private school in Ohio. Starting this fall, all Ohio families will be able eligible for public funds to use toward private school tuition, regardless of their income or where they live. The Ohio legislature broadened the state’s EdChoice Expansion […]
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Clear Fork BOE combines principal, special ed director roles
BELLVILLE — There was an audible sigh of disappointment Thursday night after the Clear Fork board of education voted to hire one person as both Bellville Elementary principal and district special education director. The board voted 3-2 to approve a three-year contract with Jonathon Burras, the current director of special education for Mansfield City Schools. […]
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MOESC receives 2023 OSBA Business Honor Roll recognition
MANSFIELD — The Hillsdale Local Schools Board of Education recently recognized Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for its strong support of the district’s schools. MOESC was honored as part of the Ohio School Boards Association’s (OSBA) 2023 Business Honor Roll program. The program gives school districts a way to say “thanks” to local businesses and recognize […]
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Hillsdale High School grad receives $2,000 CCAO scholarship
ASHLAND — A Hillsdale High School graduate received a scholarship from the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) during an Ashland County commissioners meeting on Thursday. Michael Telakowicz, a 2023 graduate, received a $2,000 academic scholarship. The money will help in offsetting tuition costs at Akron University, where he will study computer science. CCAO’s Research […]
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Husted announces Ohio high school tech internship awards
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced Wednesday that up to 535 students will be placed in tech-related internships this summer through the High School Tech Internship program. “The best way to find out if a career is for you is to try […]
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Strength in schooling: Alicia Galilei unlocks new worlds for herself through ASPIRE program
Editor’s Note This story is sponsored by Mansfield City Schools Adult Education. High school wasn’t quite right for Alicia Galilei. She tried city schools and non-traditional learning, but the hectic nature of life outside the classroom walls often became overwhelming, leading her to drop out during her ninth-grade year. Now, at 34 years old, Galilei has […]
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First students from Mansfield & Madison programs complete adult education diploma program
MANSFIELD — Students Alicia Galilei, Veronica Moore, and De’Shawn Sharpe are the first joint Mansfield Adult Education and Madison Adult Career Center students to complete an Adult Diploma Program at Mansfield City’s Adult Education — located at 150 W. Fifth St. The program, customer and office support technology (C.O.S.T) is free for anyone without a […]
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New Loudonville superintendent to prioritize communication, relationship-building, safety
LOUDONVILLE — A new face will lead Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Schools this academic year. Jennifer Allerding, a Dover native and current Jeromesville resident, is set to take over as the district’s superintendent on Aug. 1. She has spent the last three years as the superintendent at Galion City Schools, following six years there in other […]
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Empowering the future through the Richland County Youth Substance Use Coalition
Editor’s Note RCYSUC wants to empower Richland County youth, families and the community to reduce youth substance use through education, intervention, and participation. This is part 4 of a 7 part sponsored series around preventing substance abuse. April Ward, a senior at Pioneer Career and Technology Center, is on a mission to combat substance use […]