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A pair of Barberton High School students test their virtual reality technology.

Ohio Professors, Teachers Pushing Limits Of Technology In Classrooms

Teachers and professors have been working for decades to integrate the latest technologies from computers to laptops to tablets for reading electronic…

'Just In Case,' Ohio Schools Stock Overdose Reversing Drug

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an advisory, encouraging more Americans to carry the overdose reversing drug naloxone. It comes in the form of an injection or a nasal spray, known as Narcan, and is regularly carried by firefighters, EMTs and police officers, but the antidote is also becoming more and more common in Ohio schools. In Lisbon, Education is More Than English and Math Students at David Anderson Junior and Senior High School in Lisbon, Ohio, file into the auditorium on a Thursday morning.

A boy in a jacket shakes a handful of hay, which flutters to the ground in a large field.

Watkins High School students plant prairie as part of Licking Co. Meadows for Monarchs project

Private property owners, four schools, a church and Licking County seeded a total of 32 plots, ranging in size from 50 square feet up to several acres.

A young boy stands in a classroom. His t-shirt reads "Smiles for Food" with a smiley face.

Granville middle schoolers tackle passion projects and learn problem-solving along the way

Teacher James Browder says his Experiential Learner Mastermind, or ELM, class asks students to tackle big projects they care about. Because the students choose the projects, they're driven to succeed.

When 'Just Say No' is Not Enough: How Schools Can Teach Kids About Opioids

A generation ago, the battle to teach kids about drug abuse used scare tactics and the “Just Say No” campaign. In this installment of our series,...

Pedestrians cross a road in Singapore's Chinatown district. The country's leaders rolled out a sweeping new policy aimed at shoring up birth rates.

Singapore is scrambling to stabilize birth rates. Experts see lessons for the U.S.

Singapore has unveiled a national initiative built entirely around its collapsing birth rate. Some demographers say the plan includes policy ideas that could help American parents.

Retired Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster Jeff Rimer in the booth before calling a Blue Jackets game

Retired Columbus Blue Jackets broadcaster shares five decades of memories in new book

Jeff Rimer spoke with WOSU Morning Edition Host Stu Osborne about the book and offered a preview of the upcoming Blue Jackets season.

Ohio Voter Guide: What To Know About The 2022 Election

WOSU's Ohio Voter Guide can help you to navigate Ohio’s 2022 election, including information on how to vote, and a rundown of what you can expect on your ballot.

Daisha Smith says she only realized she had been sued over her hospital bill when she saw her paycheck was being garnished. "I literally have no food in my house because they're garnishing my check," she says.

When Hospitals Sue For Unpaid Bills, It Can Be 'Ruinous' For Patients

When patients can't afford to pay their medical bills, many hospitals offer a payment plan — or free or discounted care. But some try to collect by suing patients and garnishing their wages.

2020 Electoral Map Ratings: Biden Has An Edge Over Trump With 5 Months To Go

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has an advantage over President Trump in the states likely to tip the presidential race, but he's still short of solidifying 270 electoral votes needed to win.

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