http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:13:31 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/14/ut-lecture-examine-role-art-aids-activism/stories/20260614117 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/14/ut-lecture-examine-role-art-aids-activism/stories/20260614117#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:52:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/14/ut-lecture-examine-role-art-aids-activism/stories/20260614117 Mysoon Rizk, a professor of art history at the University of Toledo, will examine the work of artist and activist David Wojnarowicz in a Tuesday lecture. A student walks at Centennial Mall at the University of Toledo in Toledo on April 19, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/12/photo-gallery-color-run/stories/20260612095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/12/photo-gallery-color-run/stories/20260612095#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:02:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/12/photo-gallery-color-run/stories/20260612095 A color run for members in 1st through 8th grades from Clubs across the city at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo took place in Toledo on June 12. A boy runs through a cloud of color. A girl gets hit in the face with purple powder. Kids run through clouds of color. Kids run through clouds of color. A boy gets hit in the face with a cloud of color. Kids run through clouds of color. A boy tries to avoid getting color thrown on him. Girls get color thrown on them during a color run. Volunteers throw colors on kids. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/10/live-readings-teaches-history-juneteenth/stories/20260611055 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/10/live-readings-teaches-history-juneteenth/stories/20260611055#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:06:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/10/live-readings-teaches-history-juneteenth/stories/20260611055 Richard Brown, left, Crystal Harris-Darnell, and New Works Writers Series founder and artistic director Imelda Hunt, in rehearsal for 'Nat Turner’s Last Struggle.' https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/10/springfield-schools-joins-area-districts-considering-income-tax-levies/stories/20260610088 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/10/springfield-schools-joins-area-districts-considering-income-tax-levies/stories/20260610088#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:52:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/10/springfield-schools-joins-area-districts-considering-income-tax-levies/stories/20260610088 The Springfield Board of Education has begun talking about placing a new levy on the Nov. 3 ballot, but what type of levy will be in front of voters remains to be seen. Superintendent Matt Geha speaks at a Springfield Board of Education meeting on Jan. 14 at the district offices in Holland. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/08/maumee-put-new-school-levy-november-ballot/stories/20260608097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/08/maumee-put-new-school-levy-november-ballot/stories/20260608097#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:11:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/08/maumee-put-new-school-levy-november-ballot/stories/20260608097 The Maumee Board of Education is considering which new school tax to put on the November ballot. The Maumee Board of Education discussed on June 8 what type of levy to put on the November ballot. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/05/maumee-valley-alum-zuri-hall-urges-graduates-to-embrace-change/stories/20260606020 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/05/maumee-valley-alum-zuri-hall-urges-graduates-to-embrace-change/stories/20260606020#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:14:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/05/maumee-valley-alum-zuri-hall-urges-graduates-to-embrace-change/stories/20260606020 For the 48 graduating seniors at Maumee Valley Country Day School, graduation brought teary-eyed loved ones, familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” and some words of wisdom from an Emmy Award-winning media figure. Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall speaks at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall reacts to her introduction before speaking at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall speaks at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall reacts to her introduction before speaking at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall speaks at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall speaks at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall speaks at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall speaks at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. Graduates listen as Emmy Award-winning journalist Zuri Hall speaks at Maumee Valley Country Day's graduation ceremony in Toledo on June 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/03/photo-gallery-campmed/stories/20260603116 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/03/photo-gallery-campmed/stories/20260603116#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:39:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/03/photo-gallery-campmed/stories/20260603116 Students get a hands-on introduction to medicine with CampMed, a free scholarship program, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on Wednesday. Karmin Rodriguez, left, wraps Ari Cooke’s arm as they learn how to put on casts during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Med student Desiree Schafer signs Kadilyhne England’s cast during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Rosaleah Moore-Yowpp wraps Serenity Woodruff’s arm as students learn how to put on casts during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Lorelei Clapp cuts a piece of gauze while learning to to put on a cast during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Karmin Rodriguez wraps Ari Cooke’s arm as they learn how to put on casts during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. karmin Rodriguez, right, wraps Ari Cooke’s arm as they learn how to put on casts during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Haley Strine, left, Addy Hendricks, and Lorelei Clapp learn hot to put on a cast during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. Levi Kreinbrink signs Kadilyhne England’s cast during UToledo Health’s CampMed, a free, selective scholarship program that gives rising 9th graders a hands-on introduction to medicine, at UT’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center in Toledo on June 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/02/bgsu-program-designed-get-back-basics-us-civics/stories/20260602108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/02/bgsu-program-designed-get-back-basics-us-civics/stories/20260602108#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:08:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/02/bgsu-program-designed-get-back-basics-us-civics/stories/20260602108 BOWLING GREEN — James Lautzenheiser said he needed a change in his education career. Andy Schocket speaks during the CIVICS 250 Scholars Program, weeklong seminar for 30 teachers from school districts across northwest Ohio to collaborate with and gain expert insight from BGSU faculty to enhance their curriculum in American government and politics on June 2. Savitri Kunze listens during the CIVICS 250 Scholars Program at Bowling Green State University. Andy Schocket speaks. Andrea Freimuth takes notes. BGSU professor Alexander Butler listens. Teacher Brandon Brywczynski of the Fort County Career Center listens. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/01/utoledo-researchers-develop-buoys-to-prevent-algal-blooms/stories/20260526091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/01/utoledo-researchers-develop-buoys-to-prevent-algal-blooms/stories/20260526091#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:19:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/01/utoledo-researchers-develop-buoys-to-prevent-algal-blooms/stories/20260526091 University of Toledo researchers have developed floating buoys designed to slowly release algae-killing chemicals into Lake Erie before harmful blooms can spread. Yakov Lapitsky, left, and Umberto A. Kober discuss the buoys with both versions of the prototypes. Umberto A. Kober holds prototype two of the buoys. The team of researchers that created the algal buoys poses with both prototypes one and two. The team, left to right, consists of Yakov Lapitsky, Umberto A. Kober, Haniehsadat Barikbinby, and Youngwoo Seo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/01/ut-research-reveals-signs-cellular-damage-stimulant-drugs/stories/20260529089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/01/ut-research-reveals-signs-cellular-damage-stimulant-drugs/stories/20260529089#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/06/01/ut-research-reveals-signs-cellular-damage-stimulant-drugs/stories/20260529089 Drug overdose remains a growing public health problem in the United States, with more than 36 percent of deaths now involving illegal stimulant drugs, also known as uppers or speed, as they cause increased alertness and energy. Sydnee Dressel performs research in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at The University of Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/31/access-summit-ai/stories/20260321107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/31/access-summit-ai/stories/20260321107#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 19:22:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/31/access-summit-ai/stories/20260321107 The Ability Center, in partnership with Joseph, Judith, and Susan Conda, will host its Access Summit on June 17. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/otsego-junior-high-speller-cherishes-final-trip-nationals/stories/20260528093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/otsego-junior-high-speller-cherishes-final-trip-nationals/stories/20260528093#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/otsego-junior-high-speller-cherishes-final-trip-nationals/stories/20260528093 Kendall Mehl, the Otsego Junior High School student who won the The Blade’s Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee in March, came up short of the top trophy in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Kendall Mehl competes at the Scripps National Spelling Bee https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/tough-mudder-event-get-kids-outdoors-celebrates-end-school-year/stories/20260529079 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/tough-mudder-event-get-kids-outdoors-celebrates-end-school-year/stories/20260529079#comments Fri, 29 May 2026 21:05:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/29/tough-mudder-event-get-kids-outdoors-celebrates-end-school-year/stories/20260529079 Four of Kori Parker’s nine children attend Greenwood Elementary School. Kindergartner Samiya Carswell competes in a Tough Mudder event on May 29 at Greenwood Elementary School in Toledo. Fourth grader Saniya Hodges competes in a Tough Mudder event on May 29at Greenwood Elementary School in Toledo. The entire school completed obstacle courses in MUD for a focus on physical fitness and fun. Kindergarteners power their way out of mud pit. Kindergartner Rocia Castillo smile while competing. Fourth grader Bobby Fench competes. Kindergartner De’Zyre Cooke competes. With the directions to go over or under, children run the hurdles obstacle. Jacob Smithson shows off proof of participation. Doing an Army crawl through the mud to the finish line was one obstacle. A Greenwood Elementary student climbs a rope during the school's Tough Mudder event Friday in Toledo. Onlookers cheer a student climbing a rope at Greenwood Elementary School's Tough Mudder event Friday in Toledo. Lysiana Wolford, 14, left, and Emmalin Cooper, 13, are in the eighth grade at Jefferson Junior High School. They were at the Greenwood Elementary event to support the younger kids. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/27/new-partnership-gives-5th-year-students-path-into-carpentry/stories/20260521094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/27/new-partnership-gives-5th-year-students-path-into-carpentry/stories/20260521094#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 12:56:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/27/new-partnership-gives-5th-year-students-path-into-carpentry/stories/20260521094 Cooper Bradley said he had no clear plan for his life after high school. A Lathrop superintendent works with 5th Year Students. Ayinde Bishop, Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters representative, with 5th Year graduates from the class of 2026, Donovan Antoine, Aeden Dishneau, and Robert Cole. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/26/childrens-vision-program-expand-northwest-ohio-dewine-says/stories/20260526094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/26/childrens-vision-program-expand-northwest-ohio-dewine-says/stories/20260526094#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 23:28:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/26/childrens-vision-program-expand-northwest-ohio-dewine-says/stories/20260526094 COLUMBUS — The DeWine administration’s pilot program allowing children to receive comprehensive eye exams in school will expand further into northwest Ohio and across the state, Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday. Gov. Mike DeWine (left) and Dr. Mehmet Oz of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services speak with reporters at Hopewell Elementary School in Dublin on May 26. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/26/bedford-students-essay-places-third-state-contest/stories/20260526093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/26/bedford-students-essay-places-third-state-contest/stories/20260526093#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 23:09:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/26/bedford-students-essay-places-third-state-contest/stories/20260526093 TEMPERANCE — Michael Pietrowski remembers the day he almost drowned in a pool at a neighborhood block party. Annabelle Jackson, Brianna Zoltaszek, Kelsey Starr, and Michael Pietrowski at the Bedford Junior High School awards ceremony on Tuesday. Michael Pietrowski is with his mom, Heather, and father, Mark, after receiving an award in a state essay contest at Bedford Junior High School on Tuesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/23/east-broadway-elementary-school-adds-more-space-students-gardens/stories/20260522092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/23/east-broadway-elementary-school-adds-more-space-students-gardens/stories/20260522092#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/23/east-broadway-elementary-school-adds-more-space-students-gardens/stories/20260522092 Ana’leahia Leal, 14, planted a variety of plants in a raised garden bed as part of East Broadway Elementary School’s annual garden program. Shelley Jett, an eighth grade student, waters plants in the Big Green Garden at East Broadway Elementary in Toledo on May 22. Different planters holds fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, dill, and cucumbers, all planted by students in the Big Green Garden. Derek Henry, a seventh grader, stands next to his section of produce such as onions and melons he planted and is growing. Lemon, basil, and potatoes begin to sprout in the Big Green Garden. Mila Ferguson, a fifth grade student sitting in a chair, observes a section in the Big Green Garden. Various herbs and vegetables such as onions, dill, and peppers grown by students in the Big Green Garden. Jayshawn Newson, an eighth grade student, looks to first graders as they raise their hands to ask questions. Jordan Mosby, an eight grade student, presents information and his learnings about his lot of the garden to other students in the Big Green Garden. Students walk past planted flowers. Teachers Dawn Forest and Emery Urban gather around and listen with their students as Breanna Cuellar, an eighth grader, speaks about her lot. Michael Walker, an eighth grade student, smiles while taking about his lot. A first grade class listens as Jordan Mosby, an eighth grade student, explains the types of produce he is growing. Trees, flowers, fruits, and vegetables of all kinds sit planted in the Big Green Garden. Students walk around the Big Green Garden. Emily Woolever, an eighth grade student, points to a 3D printed spider, which is the mascot of the garden, to a first grade class. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/21/students-math-science-creativity-egg-drop-event/stories/20260521093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/21/students-math-science-creativity-egg-drop-event/stories/20260521093#comments Thu, 21 May 2026 21:41:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/21/students-math-science-creativity-egg-drop-event/stories/20260521093 Roman Marko took the time to decorate his carton with a photo of himself wearing his hockey helmet. Fifth grader Olivia Lukasik celebrates her egg surviving a drop from a high elevation on May 21 at Hill View Elementary School in Sylvania. Students could receive up to 30 points for creativity in the egg drop contest. Fifth grader Luci Sommerfield celebrates her egg surviving a drop from a high elevation on May 21 at Hill View Elementary School in Sylvania. Students could receive up to 30 points for creativity in the egg drop contest. Students could receive up to 30 points for creativity in the egg drop contest. Students could receive up to 30 points for creativity in the egg drop contest. Students could receive up to 30 points for creativity in the Egg Drop contest. Fifth grader Lucy Duvall expresses sadness that her egg did not survive a drop from a high elevation on May 21 at Hill View Elementary School in Sylvania. Students could receive up to 30 points for creativity in the egg drop contest. Students could receive up to 30 points for creativity in the egg drop contest. From left Hill View Elementary School Principal Chad Kolebuck, mascot Harmony Hawk, and custodian Kelly Sexton drop eggs in hand crafted containers made by fifth graders on May 21 at Hill View Elementary School in Sylvania. Fifth grader Kenton Gray celebrates his egg surviving a drop from a high elevation on May 21 at Hill View Elementary School in Sylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/20/medical-residents-become-first-responders-during-annual-field-training-day/stories/20260520090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/20/medical-residents-become-first-responders-during-annual-field-training-day/stories/20260520090#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 17:44:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/20/medical-residents-become-first-responders-during-annual-field-training-day/stories/20260520090 Kelly Scruggs got a taste of what first responders go through before a patient reaches her hospital on Wednesday. From left, Kelly Scruggs, Jun Yuminaga, both medical residents, and Sarina El-Joubeily, a physician assistant student, wait to enter a house in a SWAT simulation during Emergency Medicine Field Training Day at the Public Safety Training Center in Maumee on May 20. Medical resident Madison Sido learns how to extinguish a car fire with firefighter Chris Lechman during Emergency Medicine Field Training Day at the Public Safety Training Center in Maumee on May 20. Firefighter Matt Duplaga, left, teaches medical resident Joe McTague how to use the Jaws of Life during Emergency Medicine Field Training Day at the Public Safety Training Center in Maumee on May 20. Maumee police officers enter a building in a SWAT simulation during Emergency Medicine Field Training Day at the Public Safety Training Center in Maumee on May 20. Attendees learn how to extinguish a car fire during Emergency Medicine Field Training Day at the Public Safety Training Center in Maumee on May 20. Medical resident Madison Sido learns how to extinguish a car fire with firefighter Chris Lechman during Emergency Medicine Field Training Day at the Public Safety Training Center in Maumee on May 20. Medical resident Endrit Biba, bottom, intubates a “patient” with help from firefighter and paramedic Ryan Pearson during Emergency Medicine Field Training Day at the Public Safety Training Center in Maumee on May 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/19/tps-taps-lockwood-treasurer-role/stories/20260519109 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/19/tps-taps-lockwood-treasurer-role/stories/20260519109#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 01:49:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/05/19/tps-taps-lockwood-treasurer-role/stories/20260519109 The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education has picked Ryan Lockwood, treasurer of Springfield schools, as the district’s new treasurer. From left, Chris Varwig, Toledo Public Schools board president; Bob Vasquez, board member; Randall Parker, board vice president; Ryan Lockwood, treasurer; Sheena Barnes, board member; and Superintendent Romules Durant at Tuesday's school board meeting. Mr. Lockwood will serve as interim treasurer beginning June 1 and will become TPS treasurer Aug. 1. Ryan Lockwood, treasurer, takes notes during a Springfield Local Schools Board of Education meeting at the Everette W. Harris Administrative and Educational Complex in Holland on Jan. 6. Ryan Lockwood treasurer, left, and Sherri Koback, vice president, listen as Matt Geha, superintendent, adjourns the Springfield Local Schools Board of Education meeting at the Everette W. Harris Administrative and Educational Complex in Holland on Jan. 6.