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.

Government
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
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