Last fall, 66-year-old Mark Bainbridge found himself taking a graduate-level course in military history, the only student in the class who was not working on a Ph.D., and assigned to read a new book each week. You might think that Bainbridge woke up in a cold sweat, having one of those nightmares where you’re back […]
Study shows benefits of higher education for older adults; free classes available through Program 60
November 15, 2017 by
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC first high school students in nation to earn FANUC 2D iRVision Certification
November 13, 2017 by
Twelve Tri-Rivers/RAMTEC Level 2 Engineering Technologies students recently became the first high school students in the nation to earn a FANUC 2D iRVision Certificate, according to Mark Edington, their Robotics instructor. This course covers Handling Tool Applications and Advance TP programming. The students had to demonstrate hands-on skills including: Advanced Control Structure, Advanced Coding of […]
State lawmakers eye bill to ban some suspensions of young students
November 13, 2017 by
Ohio could join the growing number of states and cities to ban suspensions of young students as damaging and counterproductive, under a new bill to be released this week. State Sen. Peggy Lehner, who chairs the Senate education committee, says she is astounded that Ohio schools kick kids in kindergarten through third grade out of […]
Attend a FAFSA completion workshop to get help applying for grants, loans and work-study funds
October 18, 2017 by
College students and their families can apply for federal and state financial aid for the 2018-2019 school year beginning this month. While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also know known as FAFSA, process can be confusing, The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College are partnering to offer free FAFSA Completion […]
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC hosting Manufacturing Day
October 5, 2017 by
National Manufacturing Day is Friday, October 6, 2017. Locally, Tri-Rivers Career Center and its workforce training center RAMTEC (Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) are designated hosts for this event and will open their center at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, Ohio, 11am to 5pm with activities, demonstrations, contests and displays focusing on the […]
Some State officials express disillusionment over district report cards
October 2, 2017 by
State Sen. Peggy Lehner used to be completely behind Ohio’s testing and school accountability system. “I no longer feel that way,” the chair of the Senate Education Committee told a panel in Shaker Heights this week. “I look at 20 years of federally-mandated testing…and I came to question it.” She is not alone. Ohio’s latest […]
OSU announces plan to cover full cost of tuition for Ohio Pell families
September 27, 2017 by
The Ohio State University will increase aid to provide an unprecedented affordability commitment for in-state students. The university will ensure that all in-state students who qualify for Pell Grants — a key federal program for students with financial need — receive an aid package that covers the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees. The […]
Bill would create stiffer penalties for school bullies
September 27, 2017 by
Schools need to stop ignoring bullying and take real action to stop it, say two local state legislators who have proposed separate new laws to curb the bad behavior. State Sen. Sandra Williams, a Cleveland Democrat, and State Rep. Dave Greenspan, a Westlake Republican, have different approaches to their bills. But both say they have […]
OSU announces all-time high enrollment
September 20, 2017 by
The Ohio State University says they have welcomed “the best-prepared and most diverse” freshman class in university history for autumn 2017. In addition, total university enrollment and Columbus campus enrollment hit record highs, according to the official autumn enrollment report released this week. Students come from every county in Ohio and all 50 states. The […]
September is School Attendance Awareness Month
September 6, 2017 by
With the new school year underway across Ohio, it’s more important than ever that our students be in class every day ready to learn. Missing too much school has long-term, negative effects on students, such as lower achievement and graduation rates. Think about it this way — a student is chronically absent if he or […]
