Columbus City Schools’ facilities master plan looks to the future for the district’s buildings

Columbus Dispatch reporters Sheridan Hendrix, Megan Henry and Michael Lee discuss the Columbus City Schools’ facilities master plan and what the future of the district’s buildings is.

Back from winter break amid COVID-19 surge

K-12 schools are back in session after winter break and many universities are set to resume classes next week, but with the new Omicron variant causing a spike in COVID-19 cases, this new semester has been anything but normal.

School Boards a Big Issue on the Ballot

Reporters Sheridan Hendrix and Megan Henry talk to returning guest and fellow USA Today Network reporter Anna Staver about Election Day 2021, the school board winners and losers on this November’s ballot, and some updates at Ohio’s State Board of Education.

Ohio’s State Board of Education

Reporters Sheridan Hendrix and Megan Henry talk to returning guest and fellow reporter Anna Staver about how the Ohio State Board of Education recently repealed an anti-racism resolution and replaced it with one condemning any teachings that "seek to divide."

Breaking down COVID-19 protocols in Columbus City Schools and the impact on district nurses

Columbus Dispatch education reporters Sheridan Hendrix and Megan Henry discuss the current protocols that Columbus City Schools has in place to help curb the number of positive coronavirus cases. Next, we talk about nurses in the district and how they have more responsibilities due to COVID-19 and …

Discussing COVID-19 vaccine mandates among Ohio’s college campuses

Columbus Dispatch education reporters Megan Henry and Sheridan Hendrix discuss which college universities have required coronavirus vaccines on their campuses, speculate how these schools might enforce these vaccination mandates, and talk about if there are any know exemptions so far.

The Learning Pod: A look back at Alissa Widman Neese's years covering education

On this episode of the Learning Pod, Dispatch education reporter Alissa Widman Neese, Sheridan Hendrix and Megan Henry reflect back on Alissa's career at The Dispatch. 

The Learning Pod: Dissecting the 2021 back to school season

On this episode of the Learning Pod, Dispatch education reporters Alissa Widman Neese, Sheridan Hendrix and Megan Henry discuss the 2021-22 back to school season. Next, we talk about what school districts are doing regarding masking polices, COVID-19 protocols, and vaccinations for those are eligib…

The Learning Pod: What is critical race theory?

On this episode of the Learning Pod, Dispatch education reporters Alissa Widman Neese, Sheridan Hendrix and Megan Henry discuss three words that have recently ignited a national debate regarding K-12 education: critical race theory. What is it? What isn't it? And what impact could the uproar have w…

The Learning Pod: What the new Ohio budget means for the school funding formula

Columbus Dispatch education reporters Sheridan Hendrix and Alissa Widman Neese speak with special guest Anna Staver on the latest episode of The Learning Pod. During this podcast we talk about how Ohio’s budget has been passed and what this means for the new school funding formula. Finally, we talk…