Education Archives – Athens County Independent

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Alexander schools cut gifted education programming, staff member

By Soleil Woolard ● K–12 Education ● December 10, 2025

The decision to eliminate funding for a talented and gifted education coordinator followed voters’ refusal to renew a 1% income tax.

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Ohio University preserves archives following closure of centers

By Haylee Leasure ● Culture ● December 10, 2025

The Ohio University Mahn Center utilizes archives from the three centers that were forced to close by state law.

Federal Valley Hocking High School with a candidate night sign.

Trimble, FedHock school boards get new faces (Updated)

By Keri Johnson & Dani Kington ● Local elections ● November 4, 2025

Voters elected challengers running for seats in the Federal Hocking and Trimble Local school districts.

Trimble, Fed-Hock and Athens-Meigs ESC see competitive elections

By Keri Johnson & Dani Kington ● Elections ● October 30, 2025

Seats on all Athens County school boards and educational service centers are on the ballot this year, but only three have more candidates than seats.

Federal, state spending cuts force tough local choices

By Eric Boll ● Government ● October 29, 2025

Area organizations worry about their ability to maintain vital services following funding cutbacks and clawbacks.

OU Baker Center escalater with UAOU supporters on one side and OU banner reading "thank a donor"

Photo gallery: United Academics of Ohio University (UAOU) cheer-in

By Al Maloney ● Higher Education ● October 29, 2025

The group and its supporters held a rally at Baker University Center Wednesday, Oct. 29, to bring awareness to ongoing efforts to secure collective bargaining rights.

Formerly detained OU professor has long history of Palestine action

By Haylee Leasure ● Politics ● October 23, 2025

Ohio University removed Tom Hayes from his course after Israeli forces detained him while he was trying to deliver aid to Gaza.

Senate Bill 1 implementation worries Ohio University professors

By Eric Boll ● Education ● September 25, 2025

Beyond its impact on DEI programs, the law mandates elimination of courses and majors, revamps tenure provisions and requires a specific course in American civics.