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Parma schools drop 2024 levy attempt amid county property reappraisal
Parma City School District is dropping a levy attempt for the November 2024 ballot as some residents potentially face large tax increases due to Cuyahoga County's reappraisal of property values. It’s been almost a decade and a half since the school district had a new operating levy approved, but Superintendent...
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools to tear down former Hilton Elementary on Mill Road
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District has decided to tear down the former Hilton Elementary School on Mill Road. On July 17, the Board of Education approved the demolition and assigned Architectural Vision Group Ltd. to engineer it. If you purchase a product or register for an...
FIVE STUNT Student-Athletes Selected to CSCA Academic Honor Roll
BEREA, Ohio – Five Baldwin Wallace University STUNT student-athletes have been named to the College STUNT Coaches Association (CSCA) Academic Honor Roll. In order to be recognized, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher and have completed a minimum of 24 credits at their current STUNT Institution.
Metro Athletic Conference seeks new member schools
The Metro Athletic Conference is accepting letters of interest from schools who may want to join the league in the 2026-27 school year. That would be the MAC's first year without Coventry, which recently announced its upcoming move to the Principals Athletic Conference. The MAC's members include three Portage County schools (Field, Ravenna...
Time running out to buy time at Cleveland State
The clock’s ticking at Cleveland State University. July 31 is the last work day for an unknown number of staff members who took a buyout deal offered by the cash-strapped university. A day later, full-time faculty members must indicate if they, too, want to take the voluntary buyout. It’s all unfolding just before the fall semester begins Aug. 26.
Complaint filed against Case Western Reserve University for alleged Palestinian discrimination
The Cleveland and Northern Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a civil rights complaint against Case Western Reserve University, accusing the school of discriminating against Palestinian students and their supporters. The complaint urges the U.S. Department of Education to investigate the university based on alleged...
Olmsted Falls High School receives state grant promoting local agriculture
OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio -- Olmsted Falls High School was recently awarded a $39,988 Grow Ohio Grant. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce funds are tied to the school’s urban agricultural and stability class, which makes its debut this academic year at the Bagley Road school. If you purchase...
RRHS Students Earn 166 AP Scholar Award Recognitions
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio – Rocky River High School students combined to earn a total of 166 AP Scholar Awards, recognizing their exceptional achievements on AP Exams taken in spring of 2024. In all, the Class of 2024 earned a total of 92 AP recognitions. Listed below are students represented...
Cleveland residents working in social work can get free courses at Case Western Reserve
Case Western Reserve University is offering Cleveland residents working in social work fields a free chance to boost their education. It’s through a program called “Classroom Without Walls.” The initiative is part of the university’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Here’s...
Akron school board postpones decision on hiring transportation company
After months, Akron Public Schools is still trying to decide how it will transport its most vulnerable students. A decision on the latest administration proposal to contract with Templeton Transportation LLC to transport developmentally disabled students and pupils experiencing homelessness to and from schools was postponed Monday night by the Akron Board of Education, the climax of another lengthy and emotional board meeting.
CWRU, OSU among top-tier Ohio medical schools in U.S. News & World Report: See 2024 rankings
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Three Ohio universities were ranked as a top-tier medical schools for research in the United States, according to the new 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs Rankings released Tuesday. Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University came out on top for Ohio schools....
Akron Music Institute Offers Musical Education for All Ages and Abilities in Downtown Akron
July 23, 2024, Akron, Ohio — Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is happy to announce that the Akron Music Institute is officially open and operational at 35 S Main St in downtown Akron, offering lessons on several different musical instruments for people of all ages and abilities. The addition of...
The Heartbeat of Our Neighborhoods
“Schools are the heartbeat of any community. They are not just places where children learn; they are hubs of activity, centers of community engagement and pillars of neighborhood stability. When schools thrive, communities thrive. They attract families, foster local pride and contribute to the overall quality of life.“ ~ Supt. Dr. Michael Robinson.
Lake Ridge Academy awarded $10,000 grant for business and entrepreneurship program
Lake Ridge Academy was awarded $10,000 in grant funding from the Veale Foundation for the school’s Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship Graduation Certificate program, according to a news release. The Veale Foundation is a Northeast Ohio nonprofit that provides grants for entrepreneurial development programs. The grant will go toward...
Avon college student receives aviation scholarship
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Chapter 50 awarded an aviation scholarship to Tommy Hagan, a college student from Avon, according to a news release on July 8. EAA’s Chapter 50 is located in Huron, and offers four $1,500 scholarships each year to local high school and college students who are pursuing careers in aviation. The scholarships are renewable each year for up to four years, provided the student remains in an aviation program.
Campus climate in spotlight at Hillel’s annual meeting
When most people think of antisemitic incidents, they refer to antisemitism during World War II and the Holocaust, where antisemitism involved wielding a swastika or engaging in Nazi propaganda. However, Sarah Hurwitz, author and former political speechwriter, said while people often think of antisemitism as the same now, it is...
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