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‘You have to take it’: Parents react to Cincinnati schools plan to combine schools
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Public Schools’ plan to merge several buildings ahead of the 2024-2025 school year has parents feeling like the plan is being forced on them and their kids. Board member Brandon Craig said on Thursday that parents had little choice in the district’s plan, which was...
Yellow buses no more: Cincinnati Public Schools 7th and 8th graders to take Metro in fall
Editor's note: This story has been updated with the correct number of votes for the bus plan. Seventh and eighth graders will take public transportation to and from Cincinnati Public Schools starting in the fall. ...
Mike Moroski's impact on Cincinnati Public Schools: Antiracism, COVID-19 and more
Longtime education advocate Mike Moroski stepped down from the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education Monday night to focus on his work at the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County, where he is executive director. "This has been a very difficult decision for me to make and one I’ve been considering for some...
Ft. Thomas to improve community complex with $5 million, help from school district
FT. THOMAS, Ky. (WKRC) - Ft. Thomas is getting $5 million from the state legislature and additional funds from the school district to improve the Tower Park Community Complex. The Tower Park Community Complex is made up of more than 85 acres of forest, sporting facilities, playgrounds, hiking/biking trails, and two recreation buildings used for events and activities.
Kroger offers back-to-school deals on food, supplies
CINCINNATI—Kroger Co. has launched a promotion offering back-to-school savings on school supplies and food staples as well. "Locked In Low" prices are available on hundreds of breakfast, lunch, and dinner staples, the company says, as well as on all the school supplies students need to return to the classroom.
4-day school week is promising, successful for North College Hill City Schools
NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (WXIX) - The North College Hill School District made history in 2023 after becoming the first district in Ohio to adopt a four-day school week. As the district prepares to welcome back students in less than one month, Superintendent Eugene Blalock says last year was a success when it came to teacher retention and attendance.
Rare books can't be sold at Hebrew Union College for at least six months
CINCINNATI — The rare books are safe — for now — at the Cincinnati campus of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. The school and Ohio’s attorney general have agreed to a 6-month ban on the sale, transfer and “removal from Ohio” of rare books from the Klau Library on Clifton Ave. That agreement was approved as a court order Thursday by Hamilton County Judge Megan Shanahan.
Red tape and delays are behind millions in unspent post-pandemic education funds
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the academic achievement gap widened in school districts across the country. To fill the gap, Ohio launched the Afterschool Childhood Enrichment (ACE) program — a savings account program that would reimburse parents for after-school activities. Thousands of Ohio families applied, but tens of millions...
University of Cincinnati’s Archivist Explores Troy’s Invisible Workers
While poring over nearly century-old photos documenting the University of Cincinnati’s historic excavation at Troy, archivist Jeff Kramer was struck by just how many people worked behind the scenes for years to contribute to its success. The archivist and research associate in UC’s Department of Classics created a digital...
University of Cincinnati hosting program for children who stutter
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The University of Cincinnati is hosting a weeklong program this month for children age 4 through 17 who stutter, according to a press release from UC. It states that if a child is still stuttering after 7, they probably will for life. The program, however, is not trying to eliminate stuttering but rather focuses on effective communication and confidence, according to the release.
Mason Middle School Science Teacher Named Ohio Teacher Of The Year
MASON, OH -- Alison Sears, Mason City Schools, Middle School Science, State Board District 4 was named as one of the 11 chosen to move forward to be one of the final four finalist for 2025 Teacher of the Year by The State Board of Education of Ohio. This cohort...
'It was crazy, the talent we had on that team.' MND basketball remembers 2019 state title
Before the start of the 2023-2024 high school basketball season, Mount Notre Dame introduced a modified uniform to honor its past champions. The team brought back white and blue collar trim and a paw print on the shorts to honor the 28-0 2004 state champions, the first in school history. It added...
'College Hill: Celebrity Edition' Shines a Spotlight on Xavier University’s Rich Legacy
In season 3 of “Celebrity College Hill,,” the cast, including Claudia Jordan, Nick “Swaggy P” Young, Saucy Santana, Karlous Miller, Angela “Blac Chyna” White, and Tamar Braxton, have taken their talents to Xavier University. However, they discover that attending an HBCU offers more than anticipated. These institutions have a rich history and have significantly impacted both local and global communities. HBCUs boast numerous notable alumni who have made transformative contributions to society, proving that the cast members aren’t the only celebrities with ties to these esteemed schools. Here are five of Xavier University’s most distinguished graduates.
Kentucky lawmakers question university leaders about DEI policies
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Diversity, equity and inclusion was a topic of discussion for Kentucky lawmakers Tuesday. They asked leaders at Kentucky universities how those schools are implementing DEI policies and questioned members of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. This comes after failed attempts to limit DEI policies in...
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