Talawanda teachers, parents prepare for first day of school
Most of the district began classes on Wednesday, while younger students will begin Aug. 18.
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Talawanda teachers show up in force as board calls for more civility; public comment sparks IT response and police report
After a year of school board dysfunction at Talawanda, teachers showed up in force to a May 15 meeting to show support for the work the district is still doing. Scotty King, a regular commenter, called out password security concerns which resulted in an IT response.
Local preschool teacher strives to educate and protect her community
LaTricia Hillman, a member of the Oxford NAACP, has spent the past decade building her own successful preschool in Oxford, putting a strong focus on nature.
Funding education: Teacher money and parent time impact schools
Public school districts rely on millions of dollars in taxpayer funding to operate. Those budgets are subsidized by parents and teachers who donate of their time and money.
Teachers rally as community expresses outrage and support at Talawanda Board meeting
Dozens of teachers and locals showed up to a Talawanda Board of Education meeting Nov. 21, venting frustrations and offering support following multiple incidents of alleged misconduct.
Talawanda teacher on administrative leave following political social media post
The Talawanda School District is investigating a high school English teacher's conduct following a social media post about the 2024 election which appeared to be filmed on school property.
Marilyn Elzey, longtime Talawanda teacher and local activist, dies
Marilyn Elzey died on Aug. 27, 2024. She was an English teacher at Talawanda High School for decades and a major force in local activism after her retirement.