By reflecting on our past, we prepare the next generation for the future. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Americans have an opportunity to reflect on the institutions that have sustained our republic since its founding. Among the most important is education. From the earliest frontier schoolhouses to today’s diverse learning…
by Frank O’Linn Secretary for Education and Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland A quick perusal of the news lately, not to mention the public comments at some recent school board meetings, finds plenty of people convinced that the state has reduced its investment in public education. There is no mention that…
In Ohio, two pieces of legislation — Ohio HB715 and Ohio SB443, the Take the Dough, We Gotta Know Act — are being promoted as measures to bring “accountability” to private schools that participate in the state’s scholarship programs, including EdChoice, EdChoice Expansion, and the Cleveland Scholarship Program. At first glance, the concept of accountability…
At School Choice Ohio, we continue to be inspired by the stories students share about how their education has shaped who they are becoming. Through our 2026 SCO Essay Scholarship Contest, students from across Ohio reflected on what their education means to them as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school. Angelia…
At School Choice Ohio, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to find the educational environment that helps them thrive. Through our 2026 Essay Scholarship Contest, students across the state shared powerful, personal reflections on what their education means to them. Londen, a senior at Lima Central Catholic High School, was selected as one of…
At School Choice Ohio, we are proud to celebrate students whose educational journeys reflect the power of finding the right fit. Joseph Lepi was selected as one of three top essay winners in our 2026 SCO Essay Scholarship Contest, where students were invited to share what their education means to them as they prepare to…
If your child will be starting kindergarten in the 2026–27 school year, congratulations! This is an exciting milestone—for your child and for your family. It also marks an important decision point: choosing the school environment where your child will begin their formal education. The good news? In Ohio, parents have choices. And the earlier you…
A Mission Rooted in Faith and Partnership Last month, members of the SCO team had the privilege of visiting Romero Academies — the network of Catholic schools in Cincinnati’s urban core, including Resurrection and Annunication. What we saw was more than a thriving academic community; it was a living ministry—where faith, family, and education come…
As part of our #IAMEDCHOICE campaign, members of the School Choice Ohio team recently visited Romero Academies in Cincinnati—specifically their Resurrection and Annunciation campuses—and what we found there tells a very different story from the one opponents of educational choice continue to push. At Romero Academies’ Resurrection and Annunciation campuses, educational opportunity is alive and…
School Choice Ohio is proud to announce the launch of the I AM EDCHOICE campaign — a bold, statewide effort to celebrate families who benefit from Ohio’s scholarship programs and to push back against the misinformation surrounding educational choice in our state. At its core, this campaign is about students, parents, and educators. Their voices….
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA)—a historic federal tax credit program championing school choice for millions across the country. Ohioans, already familiar with the power of school choice through our state scholarship programs as well as scholarships through scholarship granting organizations, have even more to celebrate. The program…
A recent news story by Toledo station 13abc that highlighted Kim Crowley and her twin sons, Austin and Ashton Nichols was truly inspiring. The story made me question what factors contributed to such a successful education for the recent graduates of St. John’s Jesuit. I quickly learned it all came down to partnership and hard…
