Local Education News
- Watching over Lorain's schools; Academic Distress Commission appointed to help district recover (Lorain Morning Journal)
- Cleveland school district avoids state control based on Cleveland plan already in place (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
- Medina superintendent Randy Stepp offers his side of contract, education payment controversy (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
- Strongsville City Council considering resolution urging end to teachers strike (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
- The superintendent will explain the Revitalization/Choice Plan changes (Youngstown Vindicator)
- Connie Hathorn seeking retirement and rehiring as superintendent (Youngstown Vindicator)
- Brighter Tomorrow Plan: School, citizens plan for future (Canton Repository)
- New strategy for intruders to be enacted (Findlay Courier)
- Veterinary program teaches care (Marion Star)
- Students, public say goodbye to Niles school (Warren Tribune Chronicle)
- King CLC opening likely to be delayed due to moisture problem (Akron Beacon Journal)
- Carey board OKs teacher contracts (Findlay Courier)
- Huntington School Board cuts one position, trims four more (Chillicothe Gazette)
The Academic Distress Commission that will oversee Lorain City Schools education improvements includes three Lorain County Community College employees, the former director of REACHigher in Lorain County and a former associate state superintendent…Read more…
The Cleveland schools will not fall under the control of a state academic distress commission.…Read more…
The following letter was sent to area media outlets earlier today by Medina Schools superintendent Randy Stepp following the Medina School Board's decision to place him on paid administrative leave.…Read more…
According to Strongsville City Council, the now six-week old teachers strike has "undoubtedly irreparably" harmed students, and it will go on the record saying that a special meeting called for 5 p.m. April 9.…Read more…
Youngstown parents and students are invited to meet with Superintendent Connie Hathorn this week to learn more about new program options for the 2013-14 school year.…Read more…
City schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn will retire and is seeking re-employment to the post. The school board will conduct a public meeting on the issue of Hathorn’s proposed employment as a retiree at 5:30 p.m. June 4…Read more…
The first of four community meetings to discuss the future of the City Schools drew about 120 parents and concerned citizens to Souers Middle School Monday evening.…Read more…
A new, nationally recognized strategy for defending against violent intruders will be taught to staff and students of Findlay City Schools beginning in June thanks to the city's police department.…Read more…
The shout went out as Tri-Rivers Career Center students shuffled about, checking on lizards, tortoises, chinchillas and other animals in the veterinary science lab.…Read more…
It was a bittersweet farewell as students and teachers - both current and former - walked through the halls of old Niles McKinley High School one last time.…Read more…
Akron school officials say a water barrier that was “not properly” installed at the King Community Learning Center (CLC) will likely delay its opening.…Read more…
Carey school board approved teacher and non-teacher contracts for the 2013-14 school year.…Read more…
Faced with a projected $720,000 deficit and flat-lined funding from the state, the Huntington Board of Education began working to narrow its budget gap Monday.…Read more…
Editorial
- Listen to the police (Akron Beacon Journal)
A school safety bill beginning to make its way through the Ohio House has triggered concerns that it would encourage more school districts to arm teachers and other staff members.…Read more…