http://wcbe.org en http://wcbe.org/post/sb-5-encouraged-teachers-run-statewide <P>This time last year, Ohio airwaves were flooded with political ads urging people to vote for or against Senate Bill 5. That was the state law that would have curbed public employees ability to collectively bargain, and it lost -- big. After that election many teachers decided they want to become a more direct part of the legislative process. And StateImpact Ohio’s Ida Lieszkovszky&nbsp;reports they’re now hoping to switch their classrooms for the Statehouse. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:43:10 +0000 Ohio Public Radio and Ida Lieszkovszky 24788 at http://wcbe.org http://wcbe.org/post/house-approves-education-changes-cleveland-plan <p>The&nbsp;Ohio House&nbsp;has approved an education plan for the City of Cleveland giving Mayor Frank Jackson&nbsp;more power&nbsp;over the school&nbsp;district. It&nbsp;also makes&nbsp;major changes&nbsp;for teacher layoffs&nbsp;and recalls by&nbsp;using an evaluation process&nbsp;instead of strict seniority.&nbsp;State representatives are weighing in. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:59:41 +0000 Mike Foley 17149 at http://wcbe.org