Columns

A call to vote from a lazy millennial: part 2

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Back in January, I wrote a column begging for people to register to vote. I wrote about how you have a voice in how...

Protecting from charter school fraud

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Education answered my call to strengthen oversight of Ohio’s charter schools and ensure that our tax dollars are...

A legendary creative teacher

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It takes a special person to be a good teacher in a rural school. Unlike the great city amalgamated and homogenized institutes of lower...

Pink-purple cake for Julia

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My day today looks like an interesting one. I never know what to expect out of my days, or what may come up that...

Don’t drink the Cool-Aid

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There are many first bad-impressions or first bad-experiences that somehow we will never forget.For athletes it is often the first time you get your...

Walking a mile in a teacher’s shoes

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The school year is in full swing with teachers back in their classrooms. Some folks might mistakenly believe that teaching is an easy job....

Don’t spend nest egg on grandkids

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Dear Grandparenting: When someone asks how many grandchildren I have, it’s all I can do to keep from saying “too many.” My little rascals...

What to say to a friend in need

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The text message that popped up didn’t contain a single swear word or insult.I knew immediately that something was wrong.I’ve known Shawn since the...

Protecting Ohio students from for-profit scams

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For too long, bad actors in the for-profit college sector have been allowed to prey on students, leaving them unable to secure the good-paying...

Getting along in large family

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Family traditions are an interesting subject. The Amish as a whole have large families. My father-in-law, for example, comes from a family of 16...

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