Ohio teachers face ongoing reporting and licensing challenges
Officials say 140000 licensed Ohio teachers face about 1000 professional conduct complaints annually with around 85 licenses revoked or suspended. About 70 percent of allegations are reported, while 30 percent raise concerns about informed action and student safety. Education groups urge local handling of unsubstantiated claims to avoid harming reputations. Background checks are supported but educators resist routine renewals.
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J.C. Benton
Ohio Department of Education
Benton
National Association of Teacher Certification Directors
Ohio
Tom Mooney
Ohio Federation of Teachers
Mooney
Ohio Education Association
OEA
Michelle Prader
Raga
State
Ohio bill would require reporting professional misconduct by teachers
The measure would compel school districts and public educational institutions to report allegations of professional misconduct by state licensed employees to the state education superintendent. It would cover felonies and other offenses, while proposing a five year background check exemption for those with a prior check. Proponents note prosecutors already notify state officials. the Ohio School Boards Association voices cautious support.
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Mooney
Prader
Fred Pausch
Ohio School Boards Association
Pausch
Hartford Man Turns 100 In Joyful Family Birthday Scene
Elma Hartford recalls a century of daily routines and a life shaped by work at Western Union and the Cincinnati Enquirer. The couple’s 60 year marriage frames a tale of a man who never smoked or drank, enjoys walking, gardening, and crossword puzzles, as First Baptist Church marks his milestone with 300 voices.
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Holmes High School
Covington
Keith
Cincinnati
Hartford
Western Union
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Reduced-sugar cereals offer no nutritional edge found
Experts from five universities reviewed six major sweetened cereals including Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes at the request of The Associated Press. They found lower sugar but almost identical calories carbs fat and fiber to full-sugar versions due to refined carbohydrate substitutions. General Mills Kellogg and Post cited more choices for sugar intake but offered no clear explanation for better nutrition.
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Tony the Tiger
Associated Press
General Mills
Kellogg’s
Post
OPEC’s fading clout as oil prices rise globally
OPEC’s influence wanes as crude oil climbs to record levels after a 500,000 barrel daily pledge. Analysts note reduced market share and excess capacity, with demand driven by China’s growth. Iraq’s postwar output lags, while speculation and supply margins shape prices amid no major disruptions.
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Atlanta
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
China
Mark Baxter
Southern Methodist University
Cox Maguire Energy Institute
Iraq
Abbas Alnasrawi
University of Vermont
Amy Jaffe
Rice University
Baker Institute
Saudi Arabia
U.S
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EIA
Antonia Juhasz
Foreign Policy In Focus
Congress approves Senate bill on Terri Schiavo case
Congress acts to allow federal court review of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube dispute. The measure aims to protect her rights and permits injunctive relief, potentially reinserting a feeding tube, with the White House planning a prompt signing by President Bush.
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Congress
Jim Davis
D-Fla
House
Dennis Hastert
Bill
Barney Frank
D-Mass
Tom DeLay
Washington
Schiavo
Terri Schiavo
Senate
Bill Frist
R-Tenn
Terri
White House
Bush
Steny Hoyer
Remembered Bell's High School Track Coach Praises Career
Bell's high school coach Bob Mucha recalled Bell's exceptional talent and life lessons. Carter spoke of Bell's influence and daily four mile runs even after a 15 year NFL retirement. Bell's brother Sean described the athlete as a guiding mentor at his service in Columbus.
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Bell
Bob Mucha
Mucha
Carter
NFL
Sean
Columbus
Sean Bell
Troubled Water
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