Ohio
KIDZ BOP added to Ohio State Fair concert list
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The live performance schedule for the Ohio State Truthful is now full as officers introduced that KIDZ BOP will open the truthful on July 27.
The youngsters group will kick-off the greater than dozen concert events the truthful can have indoors on the Celeste Heart.
Additionally added have been three free occasions that embody performances from the All-Ohio State Truthful Band & Youth Choir, The Drifters, and the Sale of Champions.
The Truthful will happen this summer season over 12 days, from July 27 to August 7.
Tickets for the KIDZ BOP live performance will go on sale Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Those that buy live performance tickets earlier than going to the Truthful will get Truthful admission.
Full Ohio State Truthful Live performance Schedule
- Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30pm: KIDZ BOP LIVE 2022
- Thursday, July 28 at 7pm: Toby Keith with particular visitor Alex Miller
- Friday, July 29 at 7:30pm: Foreigner – The Biggest Hits
- Saturday, July 30 at 7pm: Nelly with particular visitor Breland
- Sunday, July 31 at 1pm: All-Ohio State Truthful Band & Youth Choir
- Sunday, July 31 at 7:30pm: Dru Hill and Raheem DeVaughn
- Monday, August 1 at 7pm: Zach Williams with particular visitor We the Kingdom
- Tuesday, August 2 at 1pm: The Drifters
- Tuesday, August 2 at 7:30pm: Scotty McCreery
- Wednesday, August 3 at 7pm: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
- Thursday, August 4 at 7pm: Ice Dice
- Friday, August 5 at 7:30pm: Willie Nelson with particular visitor Noah Guthrie
- Saturday, August 6 at 7pm: Lakeside / Con Funk Shun
- Sunday, August 7 at 2pm: Sale of Champions Livestock Public sale
Ohio
Ohio bill would require school districts to create released time for religious instruction • Ohio Capital Journal
Two Republican lawmakers are trying to strengthen an existing Ohio law by requiring — instead of just allowing — school districts to create a policy letting students to be excused from school to go to released time religious instruction.
State Reps. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, and Gary Click, R-Vickery, recently introduced House Bill 445 and it has had one hearing so far in the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee.
“The correlation between religious instruction, schools, and good government are embedded in our constitution,” Click said in his written testimony. “You will notice that HB 445 does not establish which religion but merely acknowledges the opportunity for religious instruction. This opportunity is open to all faiths.”
May vs. shall
Ohio law currently permits school district boards of education to make a policy to let students go to a released time course in religious instruction.
HB 445 would require school districts to create a policy and changing the wording of the existing law in the Ohio Revised Code from “may” to “shall.”
“While many schools have taken advantage of the permissive language of the law, some school boards have been less accommodating,” Click said. “Regardless of their intentions, their failure to implement a sound policy in this matter results in a denial of both the students’ and parents’ constitutional right to the free exercise of religion.”
Cutrona agreed with his co-sponsor.
“Words have meanings and they really do matter,” he said. “So the difference between a little word like may versus shall can make all the difference in the world.”
Released time religious instruction must meet three criteria which would remain the same under the bill: the courses must take place off school property, be privately funded, and students must have parental permission.
The United States Supreme Court upheld released time laws during the 1952 Zorach v. Clauson case which allowed a school district to have students leave school for part of the day to receive religious instruction.
State Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, R-Ashtabula, questioned why this bill is needed if the law is already in place.
“My experience has been that if the federal law requires it, school districts are usually very hesitant to violate federal law or federal practice,” she said during a recent committee hearing. “I’ve just wondered why you want to see that change also in the state law if it’s already required in practice.”
Click said he knows nearly a dozen school districts that have denied religious instruction programs like LifeWise Academy, an Ohio-based religious instruction program that teaches the Bible.
“I believe that when we clarify this language, it will make a more broad statement that this is not only constitutional and legal, but it is something that needs to be done in the state of Ohio to accommodate parents and their children,” Click said.
LifeWise Academy
Click mentioned LifeWise Academy in his testimony.
“(LifeWise founder) Joel Penton began to organize and create an efficient model that provided training for instructors, character-based bible curriculum, and a platform that is reliable and reputable for participating schools,” Click said. “…While this opportunity is not limited to LifeWise, they have formulated the model program for release time for religious instruction.”
LifeWise was founded in 2018, launched in two Ohio school districts in 2019 and today enrolls nearly 30,000 students across more than 12 states. The program will be in more than 170 Ohio school districts by next school year — more than a quarter of the state’s school districts.
LifeWise, which is non-denominational, supports the bill.
“It gives parents the freedom to choose character-based religious instruction for their children during the school day, in accordance with Supreme Court rulings,” Penton, the founder of LifeWise, said in a statement.
However, there has been pushback to LifeWise.
Freedom From Religion Foundation Legal Fellow Sammi Lawrence wrote a letter to more than 600 Ohio school districts urging them not to allow LifeWise from taking place in their district.
“Per its own words, LifeWise’s goal is clear: they seek to indoctrinate and convert public school students to evangelical Christianity by convincing public school districts to partner with them in bringing LifeWise released time bible classes to public school communities,” Lawrence said.
Online petitions against LifeWise have also sprung up before the program comes to a school district.
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Ohio
Ryan Day: Ohio State Has Learned from Last Season’s QB Situation
Say what you will about Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, but the man learns from his mistakes.
During a radio appearance on Wednesday, Day was asked about the Buckeyes’ battle to find a starting quarterback. Day said he does not want the search to carry into the season like it did last year, regardless of the winner.
“The way that it turned out last year, it kind of went into the first couple of games of the season,” Day said. “That’s not ideal. I wouldn’t like to do that again this year. But it will come down to playing the best players. We don’t have time to not play the best players, so they’ll be in competitive situations. May the best man win.”
Day took two starting quarterbacks into the first few weeks of the 2023 campaign: junior Kyle McCord and then-sophomore Devin Brown. This decision proved not ideal for the Buckeyes, as neither Brown nor McCord played with much confidence during that period.
Now entering his sixth year as head coach of the Buckeyes, Day knows how important the quarterback position will be to the success of his team. Every other unit will have to perform as well, but the signal-caller is where that all begins.
“It will be a huge part of our season – the quarterback play and how well the quarterback plays,” Day said. “We know that. We know how important the offensive line play will be. We know how important the quarterback play will be. We’re not shying away from that. The defense will be strong, and how well they play late in the season will be critical, but it always comes down to the quarterback.”
Ohio
Ohio 4-H launches CareerNext to empower youth for tomorrow’s workforce – Ohio Ag Net | Ohio's Country Journal
Ohio 4-H announces the debut of CareerNext: Are You Ready?, an innovative online course designed to equip young individuals with the skills and confidence needed to excel in tomorrow’s workforce.
As the career landscape rapidly evolves, Ohio 4-H recognizes the need to prepare youth for forthcoming challenges and opportunities. CareerNext stands as a comprehensive program integrating practical knowledge, interactive modules, and real-world scenarios to empower participants to explore various career paths, hone critical skills, and make informed decisions about their future.
“CareerNext marks a significant milestone in our commitment to nurturing the personal and professional growth of Ohio’s youth,” said Kirk Bloir, state 4-H leader. “By furnishing participants with essential skills and knowledge, we empower them to carve their own paths and thrive in the swiftly evolving job market.”
Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, the outreach program of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
Key features of the online course include interactive learning modules covering resume building, interview techniques, post-secondary education, and financial literacy. Participants also gain from expert guidance, flexible learning options, hands-on activities, and resources for career exploration.
“In today’s fast-paced world, adaptability and resilience are paramount for success,” said Margo Overholt-Seckel, program manager, Ohio 4-H Pathways to the Future. “CareerNext not only equips participants with practical skills, but also fosters critical thinking, creativity, and a growth mindset, all essential qualities for navigating the complexities of the modern workplace.”
Ohio 4-H remains dedicated to empowering youth to become confident, capable, and compassionate leaders. With CareerNext, Ohio 4-H reaffirms its commitment to providing transformative learning experiences that prepare youth for success in an ever-changing world.
For more information about CareerNext: Are You Ready?, visit go.osu.edu/careernext.
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