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Ohio to pilot post secondary option

Strickland proposal to allow high schoolers to opt out of senior year

by Rebecca Kelley in Community

Miami University students may be seeing more young faces around campus if Ohio Governor Ted Strickland has his way. Strickland proposed during his 2008 State of the State address a "Seniors to Sophomores" program-a system where eligible high school seniors would attend an Ohio public university for free.… Post the First Comment

House attempts to decrease price of textbooks

by Katherine Kohls in Community

House attempts to decrease price of textbooks
In an effort to assist college students with the high costs of education, Congress has recently made the next step in passing a bill to help students cope with the price of textbooks. The House of Representatives voted Feb. 7 to require tighter regulations for colleges and publishers in the College Opportunity and Affordability Act.… Post the First Comment

Care center seeks local performers for concert

by Elizabeth Miller in Community

For those seeking an alternative to flowers and chocolate this Valentine's Day, the Oxford Women's Care Center is offering something a little different. At 7 p.m. Feb. 14, the Oxford Women's Care Center will be presenting, "An Evening of Music!" at Kumler Chapel.… Post the First Comment

Training for foster parents increases

by Betsy King in Community

The Ohio Senate voted 31-0 Feb. 5 to pass new legislation that will require foster parents to complete 36 hours of training instead of the previous 24. In addition to the increase in required hours, all personal information about the foster parents or potential foster parents will be kept private as long as they are not charged with any crimes.… Post the First Comment

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