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FedHock board warns staff, public about social media conduct
The board issued a formal verbal warning to Superintendent Jason Spencer and an informal one to district staff — about social media use.
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Students, community brace for elimination of DEI at Ohio University
With Senate Bill 1 moving through the Ohio Legislature, students, faculty and community members are preparing for major changes at Ohio University, including the loss of OU’s Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, and Pride Center.
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Photo Gallery: Community members gather to protest Senate Bill 1 (Updated)
Around 70 community members gathered in front of Cutler Hall on Ohio University’s College Green on Wednesday afternoon to protest Ohio Senate Bill 1.
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Why Ohio university presidents stayed quiet on controversial bill
Lobbyists for Ohio’s public universities advised higher education leaders not to challenge Republican lawmakers on a controversial anti-DEI bill.
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Federal Hocking superintendent has rocky job history
Before he became FedHock superintendent last summer, Jason Spencer worked for five school districts in 10 years and left two of them under a cloud.
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FedHock superintendent called out for Facebook comment
Jason Spencer’s Facebook posts — including a comment about teacher pay made using the district’s account — have upset and alarmed some district residents.
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Photo gallery: Ohio University students protest Senate Bill 1
Ohio University students staged a walkout on Feb. 27 to protest Ohio Senate Bill 1.
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City schools info session addresses impact of LGBTQ+ legislation
In response to Ohio’s ‘bathroom bill’ and House Bill 8, Athens City Schools held an info session on Wednesday to discuss with parents the impacts of these bills on its schools and students.
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Photo gallery: ‘Divest from Death’ protest
The Athens Justice Coalition launched its “Divest from Death” campaign on Wednesday, Feb. 26 with a protest outside Cutler Hall on Ohio University’s campus.
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Ohio University faculty cast ballots in union election
Voting is now underway following a last minute, anti-union push from the Ohio University administration.
