A federal judge dismissed parts of federal lawsuit filed against Hilliard City Schools by group of parents trying to ban discussions of sexual matters w/students & prevent teachers from wearing badges showing support for LGBTQ+ students.
by Bethany Bruner
dispatch.com/story/news/cou…

Friday May 3 at Noon ET
May is AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month. Join us as we explain ways to dismantle tired stereotypes and tropes, and champion AANHPI identities in our everyday lives.
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Dayton Public is considering opening an alternative school in a yet-to-be determined part of Dayton, which would serve suspended students and students who are not yet able to go into a “normal” school.
by Eileen McClory
daytondailynews.com/local/dayton-p…

The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law & victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration.
Absent from Biden’s policy, however, is any mention of transgender athletes
apnews.com/article/title-…

Opinion:
How can we make our schools nurturing for all students?
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we are all working to create a world where everyone is accepted, supported, and connected on all levels.
by Dr. Geneá G. White
daytondailynews.com/ideas-voices/v…

Honesty is excited to partner with Ohioana to usher in the **2024 Ohioana Book Festival**
Come find us and meet your favorite author!
April 20, 10:30-5pm
Columbus Main Library
Ohioana Library Association
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Judge temporarily blocks Ohio’s ban on healthcare for transgender youth
The result of a lawsuit filed against the state of Ohio the temporary restraining order will prevent Ohio HB 68 from taking effect beginning April 24.
by H.L. Comeriato (They/Them)
thebuckeyeflame.com/2024/04/16/ohi…

With race-based scholarships ‘paused,’ the backlash continues across Ohio
I and many other donors of color are wanting to know what can be done to rectify this pause in race-based scholarships in Ohio
-Tameka Ellington, former KSU professor & administrator
cleveland.com/opinion/2024/0…

BREAKING NEWS: An Ohio judge has temporarily BLOCKED a bill banning gender-affirming care for LGBTQ+ youth and prohibiting trans students from participating in athletics on teams that align with their identity.

News 5 Cleveland WCPO 9 Ohio Capital Journal
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A must read from an Ohio parent of a trans youth

Ohio judge temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The decision came weeks after American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit challenging House Bill 68 on behalf of two transgender girls and their families
by Haley BeMiller
dispatch.com/story/news/pol…

More changes coming to Mt. Healthy Schools amid fiscal emergency
Parents and teachers say the deficit and cuts shocked them. Now, more changes are on the way.
by Zack Carreon
wvxu.org/education/2024…

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Join The Education Trust & renowned leaders in education & civil rights for Can't Be Erased on Weds, April 17 at 6pm ET, an event pushing back against efforts to suppress the teaching of honest history & diversity of identities & ideas in classrooms.
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The Vandalia-Butler School District is suing the city of Vandalia for what the schools system alleges are “breaches of revenue sharing related to tax-abated properties”
The district contends that the city owes the schools system “in excess of” $10 million
daytondailynews.com/local/local-sc…

Letter to the Editor
My daughter rights are under attack. Has Mike DeWine forgotten about trans children?
Supporting our youth is imperative, but when we discuss our children, we need to include all children.

Mikael McLaren, Lancaster

dispatch.com/story/opinion/…

Some school districts say the Ohio Dept of Education & Workforce is refusing to correct data errors on recent school report cards. Because education data relies on previous reporting to show progress, districts say these mistakes will have lasting impact
cincinnati.com/story/news/edu…