Super Sunday

July 21, 2024

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Welcome to Super Sunday! Every week, our IGPR team compiles news regarding public schools to keep you informed about the latest school trends, tips and potential concerns. 

• This week's first three articles provide information, updates and opinions on HB 445.

• The fourth article describes the details of HB 147, which would equalize high school athletic event ticket prices.

• The fifth article is the fifth in a series in which the author provides issues in K–12 education that he believes Ohio leaders should tackle in the next biennial state budget.

• The sixth is an interesting article from the Fordham Institute discussing the potential effects of Universal School Choice - if implemented, and the sixth presents the results of a recent study regarding student inattention. 

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Bill Would Require Ohio Schools to Adopt Religious Instruction Policies (And Previous Reporting) - read the full story at The Chronicle. 

What is Lifewise? Bible Study Program for Public Schools Sparks Debate - read the full story at News 5 Cleveland. 

Northeast Ohio Parents Raise Concerns About Schools Excusing Students for Bible Classes - read the full story at Ideastream. 

Ohio House Bill 147 Equalizes High School Athletic Event Ticket Prices, Heads to Gov. DeWine's Desk - read the full story at WSAZ. 

Ohio Should Keep Making Headway Toward Equitable Charter School Funding - read the full story at the Fordham Institute. 

The GOP Platform Calls for 'Universal School Choice.' What Would That Mean for Students? - read the full story at WOSU. 

Lack of Student Focus, Inattention Has Severe Impact on 25% of Public Schools, New Study Finds - read the full story at Cleveland.com.