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
Ohio Parents Bill of Rights before Ohio lawmakers

(The Center Square) – School systems would have to have policies that allow parents to be more active in their child’s education, give parents notice of sexually explicit materials and… Read More

March 20, 2023
Culture
Proposed legislation would stop diversity, equity training at Ohio colleges, universities

(The Center Square) – A bill in the Ohio Legislature would stop diversity and equity training for faculty and students at state colleges and universities. The Higher Education Enhancement Act,… Read More

March 17, 2023
Legislation
‘Backpack Bill,’ universal school choice, returns to Ohio General Assembly

(The Center Square) – A plan to allow state education dollars to be used by every Ohio parent to pay for private school or other education expenses is back before… Read More

March 15, 2023
Public Education
Ohio Senate takes another step to remove power from state school board

(The Center Square) – After failing late last year, a bill that would remove power from the Ohio Board of Education and the state superintendent is moving forward in the… Read More

March 3, 2023
Courts, Public Education
School bus driver claims union continues collecting dues despite resignation

(The Center Square) – An Ohio public school employee says his union locked him into paying dues for an entire school year against his will. Richard Koch, a bus driver… Read More

February 13, 2023