Ohio Federation of Teachers

More than 600 library employees including librarians, customer service specialists and others, wants better working conditions and more input on library policies.

Some employees at the Columbus Metropolitan Library are working to unionize about 600 workers. The Ohio Federation of Teachers is the union employees would join.

Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed one measure that Ohio school officials said would have left many districts in financial chaos.

Seven Ohio school board members are alleging that a Republican-backed overhaul of how the state oversees K-12 education — including decisions on academic standards and school curricula — violates the state's constitution, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.

The Center for Christian Virtue is putting up billboards around Columbus, telling parents they can use Ohio EdChoice scholarships to move their students out of Columbus City Schools.

A nationwide teacher shortage is being felt across central Ohio, with substitute teachers also in short supply.

The bill would do away with the requirement that students who don't pass a third grade reading test must be retained and repeat the grade.

Labor unions and community organizations are partnering to give away more than 40,000 free children’s books to Ohio educators and families. The event is sponsored by the Ohio Federation of Teachers, the Central Ohio Labor Council, St. Stephen’s Community House, First Book, and the American Federation of Teachers.

The deputy superintendent at the Ohio Department of Education who was expected to take over the reins on an interim basis when current Superintendent Paolo DeMaria retires in late September has resigned. That leaves educators watching carefully to see what happens.

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has questioned the need for a legislative ban on transgender girls competing in sports.