Cleveland Metropolitan School District

The Department of Education had warned districts statewide to brace themselves because results are down this year.

Teachers and students in Northeast Ohio say what is being taught is American history, which can be uncomfortable and complicated.

During Cleveland his annual State of the Schools address, he says the public health crisis has created opportunities for CMSD.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District welcomed students into the classroom full-time on Monday, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. For many parents and guardians who dropped off students after more than a year of remote learning, it was exciting to see their children greet old friends and teachers. However, with COVID-19 and the Delta variant looming, their joy and excitement was expressed through a twinkle in their eye, rather than a smile on their face, as they adhere to CMSD’s mask policy for all students, staff and visitors.

The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened existing economic gaps. Some Northeast Ohio businesses and organizations are trying to bridge these inequities.

Updated: 11:33 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 The seven candidates seeking to succeed Frank Jackson as mayor of Cleveland spent Tuesday night's debate differentiating themselves on topics including public education and economic development. On the topic of public education, there was widespread consensus that more investment is needed into job preparedness and wraparound services to make the system more effective.

The school district also will continue previous COVID-19 safety measures, including social distancing, personal protective equipment and sanitation of buildings.

Leaders of Ohio’s eight largest school districts are urging lawmakers working on reconciling the difference between House and Senate passed budgets to remember how the outcome will affect many students.

The relationship between businesses and schools in Ohio has often been contentious as they regularly spar over school tax bills, abatements and exemptions that affect the pocketbooks of both sides.

The relationship between businesses and schools in Ohio has often been contentious as they regularly spar over school tax bills, abatements and exemptions that affect the pocketbooks of both sides.