Students enrolled at Ohio State Marion in autumn 2015 can start the path toward an Ohio State Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with all the needed courses offered in Marion. University administrators anticipate hiring new biology faculty and adding the necessary coursework over the next few years to allow students […]
Biology added to list of 4-year degrees completely available at Ohio State Marion
February 3, 2015 by
Governor proposes changes to public, charter school funding
February 3, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich released the basics of his state budget proposal for the next two years, raising the amount of state help for school districts and charter schools in Ohio by $700 million. But it will have some changes that can shift what each district receives. Kasich and staff announced his plan during a press […]
Over 180 named to fall term 2014 Dean’s List at Marion Technical College
January 20, 2015 by
Marion Technical College has named 183 full-time students to its Fall Term dean’s list. To qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at MTC as a full-time student. Part-time students (less than 12 credit hours) during Summer, […]
Department of Education to help military family members become teachers
January 15, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Education, acting on an executive order from Gov. John Kasich, is eliminating fees for educator licenses to recognize the contributions of military families. Beginning this year, the fees for any initial Ohio educator license, permit or certificate – or for a renewal – will be waived for candidates who are veterans […]
Harding High School open house to feature information on programs including GEAR UP
January 14, 2015 by
Area students including eighth graders and their families are invited to learn more about a major initiative to help low-income students prepare for college and other projects going on at Marion Harding High School. The high school will host an open house from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Displays from community […]
Ohio Governor promises more tax changes, crack down on charter school, more
December 19, 2014 by
Gov. John Kasich on Thursday pledged to get tough next year on Ohio’s underperforming charter schools. “We will not tolerate people coming into this state, making money at the expense of great education for our kids,” Kasich said in a year-end speech before Ohio Chamber of Commerce members. “And the legislature’s going to have to […]
Ohio school board votes to eliminate “5 of 8” rule
December 10, 2014 by
Schools won’t likely have to have a nurse anymore. Guidance counselors? They soon may not be required. Librarians? They’re on their way to being just an option. While schools still have to provide an arts, music and physical education curriculum, the state is on its way to wiping out requirements of how many of those […]
Ohio House Approves Limit to Student Testing Time
November 21, 2014 by
The Ohio House Thursday passed a bill to limit state testing of students in Ohio to four hours per subject a year. If passed by the Senate, House Bill 228 would limit the time spent on state tests next school year, but won’t be in place in time to affect testing this spring. It would […]
Three Marion Elementary Schools Achieve 100 Percent Passage of Third Grade Reading Guarantee
November 20, 2014 by
Nearly 96 percent of last year’s eligible third-graders across the state met Ohio’s new reading criteria for promotion to the fourth grade, according to data submitted and reviewed by Ohio’s school districts. Seven Marion-area schools beat that statewide percent. In fact, three schools saw 100 percent of their eligible third graders advance, including Elgin Elementary […]
Ohio House Committee Approved Bill to Eliminate Minimum Pay Scale for Teachers
November 18, 2014 by
The House Education Committee voted Monday to kill the state’s minimum pay scale for teachers in a move some members hope will let school districts create new or merit-based pay plans. If passed into law, the bill would allow districts negotiate new pay scales with their local teachers union, without the state requiring minimum pay […]
