As students return to the classroom, public education leaders discuss challenges facing districts
Public Education Challenges
It's the start of school for many districts in the state, but many public schools are facing unprecedented challenges as they work to educate today's young minds.
There is greater support on a statewide level for school choice than ever. Ohio projects it will pay private schools $1.26 billion in the 2026-2027 school year in taxpayer-funded vouchers.
Public school advocates claim the state underfunds public schools and a coalition of Ohio public schools is suing over the constitutionality of EdChoice vouchers.
On a federal level, President Donald Trump established a…
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