The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has recently implemented a new policy that emphasizes biological sex and restricts LGBTQ+ expression and identity among students in its schools. The policy, grounded in scripture and Church doctrine, enforces the use of pronouns aligned with an individual's "God-given biological sex" and mandates the use of facilities corresponding to one's biological sex. It also limits participation in single-sex programs accordingly, prohibits same-sex attendance at social events, requires records to reflect biological sex and legal names, restricts...
Gov. Mike DeWine introduced Ohio's new Teacher Apprenticeship Program on Aug. 15, aimed at addressing educator shortages and creating an additional pathway into teaching. The program, developed in partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, Ohio Department of Education, and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, offers a unique approach to help individuals, such as teacher aides and bus drivers, obtain teaching licenses, emphasizing practical experience and mentorship.
On Aug. 16, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, alongside Cleveland officials, announced increased state support to aid local authorities in addressing a recent crime surge in the city. Various state agencies, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP ), Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center, Ohio Investigative Unit, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and the Ohio Department of Youth Services, will collaborate with the Cleveland Division of Police and other local and federal entities on a sustained violence reduction initiative.
Yesterday afternoon, Mayor Justin M. Bibb, KeyCorp CEO Chris Gorman, Cleveland City Council President Blaine A. Griffin and leaders from CHN Housing Partners and LISC Cleveland celebrated a $2.5 million philanthropic grant from KeyBank to amplify the city’s recent $15 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investment to support new home repair programs.