WDTN TV

College athletes outperform in class

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:48 GMT

The NCAA's latest graduation numbers show nearly four out of five student-athletes earn their diplomas on time, an all-time high, and federal statistics show athletes are still more likely to graduate on time than other students.

Gym class up for debate in Dayton

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:21:57 GMT

School district considers whether to waive the class for some students who meet certain requirements.

8th grader suspended for Bengals cut

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT

A young Cincinnati Bengals fan has been penalized for clipping -- getting the football team's stripes and "B" insignia cut into his hair.

Ohio follows national course standards

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:43 GMT

Ohio school officials say the state will be one of the first to follow strict new national curriculum standards being coordinated among 48 states.

Students learn lessons from the pros

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:09:45 GMT

It's vital evidence that could send people to jail. Now, local students practice collecting it beside the pros.

Megan O'Rourke reports on criminal justice students and the hands-on lessons they learned.

OSU plans international offices

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:36:45 GMT

Ohio State University, the largest university in the U.S., wants to expand its international reach through satellite offices, starting in China, India and Brazil.

Students cash-in at H.S. credit union

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:30:07 GMT

A credit union gives some Bellbrook High School students a crash course in finance at school. Dan Edwards shows you how these student are cashing in, in this 2 NEWS School Patrol report.

Sick students force schools to close

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:49 GMT

Health department officials told the superintendent the best way to cut down he spread of the flu is to have five days off.

Kindle lightens load, but flaws remain

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:09:52 GMT

It's an experiment that has made back-to-school a little easier on the back: Amazon.com gave more than 200 college students its Kindle e-reading device this fall, loaded with digital versions of their textbooks.

College tuition is up sharply amid reces

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:54:03 GMT

With the economy struggling, parents and students dared to hope this year might offer a break from rising college costs. Instead, they got another sharp increase.

Ohio educ. Web site marks 1M downloads

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:23:51 GMT

"Ohio on iTunes U" is part of a program launched by Apple Inc. in 2007 through its iTunes online music store as a free resource for students, teachers and others.

College application fees waived

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:15:24 GMT

From Oct. 12-15, high school seniors in Indiana don't have to pay college application fees. Thirty eight colleges in the Hoosier State are waiving the fees through a new program called College Go! Week.

DPS deadline for H1N1 vaccine

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:12:43 GMT

Time is running out for parents of Dayton Public Schools students to get their kids signed up for the H1N1 vaccine.

UD eyes former NCR headquarters

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:59:20 GMT

University spokeswoman Teri Rizvi said Monday that the talks center around NCR's red brick, multistory headquarters building and the surrounding 105 acres.

Career center addition caters to adults

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:25:53 GMT

Superintendent Boggess has seen a 30 percent increase in enrollment this year and said as the number of baby boomers increases so will the demand for these high-tech positions.

Public colleges see enrollment increase

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Preliminary fall head count numbers filed with the state show enrollment gains for many public universities and community colleges throughout Ohio.

US students lag in foreign languages

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:58:35 GMT

American students are falling far behind their international counterparts in learning second languages, creating economic disadvantages for U.S. businesses and raising national security concerns.

Ohio colleges see enrollment jump

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:26:17 GMT

Despite the economic recession, enrollment is up at many of Ohio's public, four-year universities.

Colleges giving tuition leeway to vets

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:03:24 GMT

Ohio's public colleges are giving a break to veterans whose tuition payments under the new GI Bill have been delayed.

Ropes course challenges students

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:58:54 GMT

The Rock and Rope challenge hopes to teach Ferguson Middle School seventh graders to reach higher by scaling a 30 foot rock wall while walking the tight-rope.

Students visited by "Everyday Hero"

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:44:43 GMT

Englewood students get a lesson in perseverance from a mystery hero.

Antioch College restoration to begin

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:18:06 GMT

Renovation and restoration projects are in the works as an alumni group takes over Antioch College with hopes of reopening it as an independent school in two years.

MVCTC students lead Habitat project

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:11:38 GMT

The construction begins at the beginning of each school year when the heavy equipment and masonry students build the foundation. The house is finished by spring when it is moved to its permanent location where its new owners will help with its completion.

'Watch dogs' prowl school halls

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:04:58 GMT

Extra security for one school comes in the form of watch dogs, but not the four legged kind.

Obama addresses students in school

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:13:48 GMT

In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation's students to take pride and ownership in their education — and stick with it.

Antioch turned over to alumni group

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:32:07 GMT

Antioch University has turned over Antioch College in Ohio to an alumni group, a further step toward creation of a new, independent school.

Students use river to connect to region

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:31:44 GMT

University of Dayton and City of Dayton leaders hope connecting students to the Great Miami River will he;lp them connect to the region.

Ohio schools short of nurse staffing

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:44:02 GMT

Schools in Ohio fall short of national standards for nurse staffing levels, raising concerns should either state see a swine flu outbreak.

State releases school achievement data

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:28:54 GMT

A record 116 Ohio school districts have been rated excellent and overall student achievement returned to a 10-year high last year, but the statewide graduation rate fell to its lowest in five years, the state's latest rankings show.

OSP: Speeding causes most teen crashes

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:19:37 GMT

The patrol says crashes with teen drivers at fault led to about 28,000 injuries and 212 deaths.