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Ohio Schools Face Tough New Options | Columbus News
Ohio’s education department is seeking federal approval to overhaul struggling schools with a bold, tiered strategy—starting with curriculum changes and deep academic reviews, escalating to charter conversions, outside management, or even closure if needed. Fifteen Columbus schools, some since 2018, are on the list, sparking debate over whether leadership changes alone can fix systemic issues like poverty and housing instability that plague urban campuses. Critics warn past reforms yielded mixed results, while officials stress local context will guide decisions—and admit there are no easy…
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