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Contract trouble at Springboro Schools

Jill Drury — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:09:42 GMT

The Springboro Education Association announced in a written statement Wednesday evening to "grant authority to their negotiations team to file a ten day strike notice if current negotiations do not result in a contract settlement."

Xenia schools delay Thurs. after threat

Jill Drury — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:46:57 GMT

District leaders posted a statement on the school district's web site Wednesday that says a threat was found scrawled on the back of a bathroom stall door in the girls' restroom.

Freedom Schools offer summer reading

Staff Reports — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:01:26 GMT

The schools are run by the Children's Defense Fund. They are designed to improve reading during summer vacation.

Greenon Schools get technology boost

Rob Sneed — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:40:28 GMT

The Greenon Local School District just received 76 new computers.

Savings Race 5: The Spitlers

Holly Samuels — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:36:03 GMT

It is the final countdown for our Savings Race families.

DECA success story crosses cultures

Marsha Bonhart — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:37:31 GMT

Hadil Issa received her degree from the University of Dayton's School of Engineering earlier this month. Hadil could not speak English when, as a child, she came to the United States from Palestine

2nd count kills contested school levy

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:53:25 GMT

With all the votes in, a contested school levy in Brookville ultimately went down in defeat.

Students debate teachers with guns

Staff Reports — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:52:38 GMT

Students at Richard Allen School took the stage at the Dayton Convention Center for a debate.

Centerville school honored as wild site

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:29:02 GMT

A small recognition ceremony was held on May 2, 2013 to dedicate Centerville Primary Village South as an official WILD School Site.

Huber schools cut 34, want to save ROTC

Jill Drury — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:09:39 GMT

The school board voted to eliminate 34 more positions for the next school year. The cuts are part of a plan implemented two years ago. Each year a levy failed, the board agreed to more cuts.

Tecumseh Schools will try again

Rob Sneed — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:27:24 GMT

Tecumseh school district could face a possible state takeover.

Dayton schools name Jones treasurer

Jill Drury — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:54:26 GMT

Jones will officially join the district July 1, replacing Stanley Lucas, who retired in November 2012.

Fairborn school levy failure means cuts

Megan O'Rourke — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:36:39 GMT

Despite desperate pleas from school officials, Fairborn residents turn down an 11.7 mill property levy that would have saved the district from cuts.

Split decision for area school levies

Jill Drury — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:09:31 GMT

In an a time of tight budgets, voters rarely say yes to more taxes, but there were some success stories.

Teens promote violence prevention

Staff Reports — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:46:56 GMT

150 children joined Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck at the Dayton Masonic Temple for a pizza party.

4 girls receive Erica Baker Scholarship

Jill Drury — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:38:34 GMT

The Baker family said it was difficult choosing just one girl, that they decided to split the money up among four.

Beavercreek Schools talking August levy

Jill Drury — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:48:18 GMT

The levy would amount to $10.9 million. Districts leaders estimate the millage at 6.7 mills.

Security tight for Obama at Ohio State

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:10:43 GMT

Ohio State University officials say security at Sunday's graduation ceremony at Ohio Stadium will be tighter than usual thanks to the commencement speaker -- President Barack Obama.

New Carlisle divided over Tecumseh levy

Rob Sneed — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:06:02 GMT

At risk is a state takeover, music classes cut, more staffing cuts and between 50 to 60 percent of students at Tecumseh High School could lose bus transportation if the levy fails on May 7.

Nearly 100 years old and coming down

Pam Elliot — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:50:51 GMT

A nearly 100-year-old school building is coming down in Cedarville despite emotional attachment by some in the community.

Savings Race 5: Christy Carson

Dan Edwards — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:48:04 GMT

Our final visit with Christy Carson finds that she's already saved $25,000 for college.

Northmont history team tops in nation

Jill Drury — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:47:35 GMT

The high school team competed in the National History Bowl in Washington, D.C. this past weekend.

Dayton teen suits-up as Marshall mascot

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:07:45 GMT

A panel of university judges chose both Ben Heil and Drew Navy to fill the role of Marco following auditions Sunday at the Memorial Student Center.

Here come the judges to Logan County

Rob Sneed — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:06:45 GMT

Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor wanted to hear what the students had to say about the high court's rulings.

Vandalia schools cut 46 staff members

Stacy Porter — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:50:22 GMT

The cuts take effect this fall as part of a $4.2 million cost cutting measure.

Huber adds levy to August ballot

Jill Drury — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:06:42 GMT

Superintendent Susan Gunnell says it will be a 5.95 mill levy. Gunnell says this is the district's fourth attempt at additional funds from taxpayers.

Volunteers teach safety, non-violence

Staff Reports — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:53:27 GMT

The Westwood Collaborative Network held an event Thursday evening at the Westwood pre-K through 8 school on Oakridge Drive.

Vandalia-Butler names superintendent

Jill Drury — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:37:37 GMT

The Board of Education selected Brad Neavin to lead the district. he succeeds Christy Donnelly, who retires June 30.

Fairborn schools cut 45 positions

Jackie Sprague — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:57:06 GMT

2 NEWS was the only team there working for you as the board voted to make the cuts.

Fairborn teachers put to the test

Jill Drury — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:26:52 GMT

Police say the old style of school safety was simply to put the classroom on lock down. Now, they say it's a matter of taking action.