Schools & Education

• Two Bills on Workforce Partnerships, EV Charging Stall as Ohio House Returns

  Both measures—one offering tax incentives for employer-college partnerships, the other banning free EV charging at state agencies—received no committee assignments after their Aug. 27 introduction.

• Dublin Property Taxpayers Fund Local Schools While State Voucher Spending Tops $1 Billion

  Local property taxes cover 76% of Dublin City Schools' revenue as state foundation funding barely grows and Ohio's voucher budget surpasses $1 billion a year.

• State Expands PFAS Foam Destruction, Awards $8.8 Million for School-Route Safety — but Dublin Isn't on Either List Yet

  Ohio has destroyed over 13,500 gallons of toxic PFAS foam and funded 17 school-safety projects, but Dublin's fire stations and schools aren't included yet.

• Dublin Families Hit New Kindergarten Age Cutoff as 2026-27 Registration Opens

  A new Ohio law ties kindergarten eligibility to the first day of school, pushing Dublin's cutoff from Sept. 30 to Aug. 20 and leaving some families scrambling.

• Dublin City Schools Welcomes Staff Back to All 25 Schools, Students Return August 20

  New superintendent Dr. Jennifer Schwanke oversees her first opening day as the district completes major roof, HVAC and school expansion projects over the summer.

• National Weather Service Investigates Possible Tornado Strike in Dublin During August 11 Storms

  Surveyors did not confirm a tornado in Dublin, but the derecho knocked out power to over 130,000 customers days before school starts Aug. 20.

• Dublin High School Football Season Kicks Off This Week as Jerome Hosts Westerville South

  The Aug. 21 opener marks coach Mark Crabtree's second season leading Jerome and gives families a shared gathering just one day after Dublin students return to school.

• One Dublin Provides Free Backpacks and School Supplies for Families in Need

  About 23% of Dublin City Schools students are considered economically disadvantaged, and the nonprofit is helping families who cannot cover basic supplies despite living in a high-income city.

• Dublin Jerome Golf Programs Dominate State Competition
• Former Teacher Gets Nearly 30-Year Sentence Upheld for Grooming Students — A Reminder for Dublin Schools