Cleveland Public Schools have gotten a lot of press lately for both their dismal college graduation rates and their innovative small schools transformation. Cleveland Schools see about 30% of students in the state graduate from college in 10 years or less. One approach to the problem is transforming the massive high schools to smaller ones with 500 students or less. But the truth is that the success or failure of students in the Cleveland Schools starts long before high schoo…
Millions In Cuts For Cleveland Schools
The Cleveland Board of Education approved a new budget with millions of dollars in cuts. The cuts are so drastic that there are some employees of the Cleveland Schools who dont know if they have jobs next school year. Some non-instructional union employees, such as cleaners, custodians and clerical workers, will most definitely see job cuts. Other non-union jobs are also at risk.
Choices And Charters In Cleveland Schools
If youre looking for the latest and most innovative educational trends, you need look no further than Cleveland Schools. Charter schools, schools that are run privately, can be either non-profit or for-profit organizations, and can sometimes be selective of the students they accept. Charters in Cleveland schools often receive district money to run the school.
Cleveland Schools Open Applications for New Magnet School
John Hay High School is poised to host the two newest additions to the Cleveland Schools long list of academically challenging magnet schools. Rather than focusing on only one discipline, John Hay High School will develop two completely separate programs for specially selected students.
Cleveland Schools Aim for Healthy Students and Teachers
Eighty-three students and teachers from seven Cleveland Schools are participating in a program designed to increase health and self-confidence. The eleven week Motivating Movement Through Marathoning Challenge is a joint program between Cleveland Schools and the Cleveland YMCA.