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Columbus City Schools Layoffs 2026: 299 Jobs Cut in Budget Plan
Columbus City Schools layoffs in 2026 will affect 299 positions after the Board of Education approved a major staffing reduction plan on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. District leaders said the cuts are part of an effort to reach more than $50 million in savings amid rising costs and state funding pressure. Why Columbus City Schools Is Cutting Jobs The Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to eliminate 299 positions across the district. Offi
Columbus City Schools Layoffs 2026: 299 Jobs Cut in Budget Plan
Columbus City Schools layoffs in 2026 will affect 299 positions after the Board of Education approved a major staffing reduction plan on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. District leaders said the cuts are part of an effort to reach more than $50 million in savings amid rising costs and state funding pressure. Why Columbus City Schools Is Cutting Jobs The Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to eliminate 299 positions across the district. Offi
Ohio lawmaker proposes excused mental health days for students
As the school year approaches in Ohio, a new proposal aims to give students a much-needed tool to address their well-being: mental health days. With only three weeks left before classes resume, state senator Willis Blackshear Jr. has introduced a bill that would allow Ohio students to take up to three excused absences each academic year specifically for mental health reasons. The initiative is designed to remove the stigma surrounding mental wellness and treat it with the same importance as p
Ohio lawmaker proposes excused mental health days for students
As the school year approaches in Ohio, a new proposal aims to give students a much-needed tool to address their well-being: mental health days. With only three weeks left before classes resume, state senator Willis Blackshear Jr. has introduced a bill that would allow Ohio students to take up to three excused absences each academic year specifically for mental health reasons. The initiative is designed to remove the stigma surrounding mental wellness and treat it with the same importance as p









