J.D. Davidson

J.D. Davidson is a veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience in newspapers in Ohio, Georgia, Alabama and Texas. He is a regional editor for The Center Square.

Culture
Transgender sports ban headed to full Ohio House

(The Center Square) – Ohio could become the 22nd state to ban transgender women from competing in women’s sports. The Save Women’s Sports Act could be voted on by the… Read More

May 12, 2023
Culture, Public Education
Religious groups welcome two bills which would give Ohio students more excused absences

(The Center Square) – Two bills in the Ohio Legislature would expand the number of days students could use as excused absences to six – three for religious activities and… Read More

May 5, 2023
Legislation
Poll: Majority of Ohioans support universal school choice

(The Center Square) – A new poll produced by a conservative Libertarian group shows most Ohioans support current legislation in the Ohio General Assembly that would expand school choice to… Read More

April 26, 2023
Public Education
Report: More Ohio students score at lowest levels on state tests

(The Center Square) – Nearly a quarter of Ohio students scored at the lowest level on state performance tests in 2022, which rose to nearly one-half in other districts, according… Read More

April 25, 2023
Public Education
Ohio state superintendent’s departure renews push to remove power from school board

(The Center Square) – Two Ohio state senators believe the recent resignation of the interim superintendent of Public Instruction opens the door to an overhaul of the Ohio Department of… Read More

April 11, 2023