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More Ohio high schoolers taking college courses, though Cuyahoga, Summit counites lag
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The number of Ohio high school students who are dually enrolled in courses to earn college credit continues to rise, although participation in Cuyahoga and Summit counties was lower than other parts of the state, according to a recent report from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Ohio’s dual enrollment program is called College Credit Plus. Students enroll in courses for free – sometimes taught on nearby college campuses, sometimes offered at the high school by teachers who meet adjunct college faculty requirements, and sometimes online. Textbooks are also free, and students earn both high school and college credits.
The latest Department of Higher Education report shows a 5.3% increase in College Credit Plus enrollment, to 80,163 students in grades 9-12, in the 2022-2023 school year. College Credit Plus began in the 2015-2016 school year, with 53,273 students, although another dual-enrollment program existed before then, dating back to 1989.
Students and families in the 2022-2023 year saved $193 million in college tuition through College Credit Plus. The report estimates over $1 billion in all has been saved in the eight years of the program.
The following was College Credit Plus participation in Northeast Ohio:
-Cuyahoga County: 9%, or 5,000 students out of 58,399 students in grades 9-12
-Summit County: 7%, or 2,012 of 26,906 students in 9-12
-Lorain County: 15%, or 2,341 of 15,112 students in 9-12
-Lake County: 10%, or 1,082 of 10,810 students in 9-12
-Medina County: 14%, or 1,308 of 9,099 students in 9-12
-Geauga County: 11%, or 510 of 4,839 students in 9-12
-Portage County: 9%, or 576 of 6,621 students in 9-12
Putnam County in northwest Ohio had the highest participation, with 33% of its students in grades 9-12 dually enrolled, followed by Washington County in eastern Ohio with 30%, and Hancock County in northwest Ohio with 29%.
Hamilton County had the lowest percent of dually enrolled students in 2022-2023, at 5%. Summit and Ashtabula counties tied for second lowest at 7%.
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Ohio Auditor Keith Faber looked at College Credit Plus in detail in August 2022 and made several recommendations for improvement.
“Despite the obvious benefits of College Credit Plus, we found that the program was not consistently promoted or used at the local school district level,” the audit said.
The audit said that nationally, dual-enrollment programs can close education gaps for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, in Ohio, these students are lagging in College Credit Plus participation.
An October study by Columbia University’s Teachers College also found that among low-income Ohio students who took dual enrollment courses, only 9% had completed bachelor’s degrees four years after high school, compared to 11% of low-income students nationally.
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Faber’s audit recommended that state K-12 education and higher education officials work to expand high-speed internet for low-income students, who often lack the ability to take dual-enrollment courses because of their internet speeds at home. It also said that districts can eliminate barriers by providing support services for low-income students who participate in College Credit Plus.
The Ohio Department of Higher Education report for the 2022-2023 year found that of the 80,163 students in College Credit Plus, 55,486 were not economically disadvantaged; 15,774 were economically disadvantaged and the family incomes of 8,903 were unknown.
Laura Hancock covers state government and politics for The Plain Dealer and cleveland.com.
Why artists are dropping out of the Great American State Fair
Musicians cancel appearances at the Great American State Fair after questions over Freedom 250 and claims the July Fourth event is nonpartisan.
As several states pull out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., questions are coming up closer to home — Is Ohio still participating?
Massachusetts and North Carolina won’t participate in the fair, according to USA TODAY. Reports also indicate that Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Oregon are also expected to skip the event, with some states citing a combination of financial and political concerns as reasons for opting out.
Here’s what we know about Ohio’s role in the event so far.
Is Ohio skipping the 2026 Great American State Fair?
Ohio has confirmed its participation with a booth titled “Ohio: The Heart of it All,” which showcases state parks and childhood development. The governor’s office began the planning process for the booth in February, shortly after the Great American State Fair was announced, said Lisa Peterson director of communications in the governor’s office.
The Great American State Fair, organized by Freedom 250, is a 16-day exposition that will be displayed on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.
Additionally, Ohio will host a stop from the “Freedom Truck,” a traveling exhibit tied to Freedom 250. The exhibit will appear at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Organizers describe the Freedom Truck as a mobile museum that visits existing fairs and community events, not a version of the Great American State Fair itself.
When does the ‘Freedom Truck’ stop in Ohio?
The Freedom Truck is scheduled to be at the Ohio State Fair from July 27 through Aug. 10, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
The exhibit includes interactive and historical exhibits about the founding of the United States, according to organizers.
The mobile museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, with the final day closing at 6 p.m.
What is the Great American State Fair?
The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event planned for June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Organized by Freedom 250, the fair is part of a broader effort to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with state exhibits, food, entertainment and cultural programming, according to USA TODAY.
President Donald Trump announced he will headline the Freedom 250‑organized Great American State Fair and hold an “America Is Back” rally, the publication reports.
America250 vs. Freedom 250: What’s the difference?
The Great American State Fair is part of Freedom 250, a Trump-backed initiative to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.
That effort is different from America250, the official, congressionally-authorized program coordinating nationwide commemorations. Meanwhile, America 250‑Ohio, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, is the official state-level partner to the national America250 effort.
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 23, 2026, results for each game:
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
48-51-60-63-66, Mega Ball: 20
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 8-8-0
Evening: 2-0-5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 7-2-9-0
Evening: 1-6-9-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 2-9-2-5-7
Evening: 2-8-6-4-9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Rolling Cash 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 7:05 p.m.
03-09-22-37-39
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TEMPE, AZ – JANUARY 02: Head coach Jim Tressel of the Ohio State Buckeyes holds the football from the trophy after the Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl at Sun Devil Stadium on January 2, 2006 in Tempe, Arizona. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-20. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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