Columbus City Schools superintendent Talisa Dixon to retire

State of play: Her departure in June 2023 after four years on the job follows several years of pandemic decision-making.

• A brief teachers strike in August over issues of facilities maintenance, class sizes and pay quickly ended in a new contract agreement after an attempt to begin the school year with online learning conducted by substitute teachers went poorly.

What they're saying: The district's statement touted Dixon's leadership during the pandemic and the launch of Columbus Promise, which offers graduates free tuition to Columbus State Community College.

• Hundreds of students from the class of 2022 applied for program funding in its first year.

What's next: Dixon, who has more than 25 years of experience in public education, did not disclose if another role is in the works.

• It's also unclear who might replace her, though the Dispatch is reporting an interim superintendent may be named as soon as next week.