Regional News Stories: September 2006

Education Series: Making College Affordable in Ohio
Posted Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Many analysts looking for answers to Ohio's lagging economy say you don't need to look much farther than the state's low number of college graduates. In a recent survey, Ohio ranked 38th in the nation for adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Education experts say there are a lot of reasons for that, but the biggest one they cite is cost. As part our focus on education in Ohio, ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports that just how to make college more affordable remains an issue for debate.

Flats Development Now in Court
Posted Monday, September 25, 2006
The future of a $230 million development project in Cleveland's Flats district may hinge on a legal case scheduled to start this morning in a downtown courtroom. At issue is the right of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority to acquire private property for developer Scott Wolstein by eminent domain. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more on what's likely to happen today in Cuyahoga County Probate Court.

Rights, Responsibilities and Realities
Posted Monday, September 25, 2006
Reading and math scores are generally the first measure of student success, and what we hear about most. But area legal professionals are bringing social studies to the fore with a new program this year in the Cleveland schools. Over 700 lawyers, judges, and law students will be visiting 10th grade social studies classes across the district to teach the constitution and mentor inner-city students. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Midwest Leaders to Discuss Restoring Great Lakes
Posted Friday, September 22, 2006
This weekend, government leaders from around the Midwest will join advocates for the environment in downtown Cleveland this weekend to plot a course for restoring the Great Lakes. ideastream's Bill Rice has more.

Getting the Kids into Nature: Richard Louv Interview
Posted Friday, September 22, 2006
So the summer's almost over, the kids have enough homework to keep them inside long after dark - which itself gets earlier and earlier each day. Have you ever considered that not having the kids outside is detrimental to their health, physical and mental? Richard Louv has. He's written about the need to get kids out into nature. He's the author of seven books about nature, family, and our communities. And with a book title like: Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, you can guess our topic this morning.

Summit on Biomedical Ethics Held at Cleveland Clinic
Posted Friday, September 22, 2006
As collaborations between healthcare organizations and industry increase, the ethics of those partnerships are increasingly being called into question. This week, the Cleveland Clinic hosted a national summit on biomedical conflicts of interest. Members of the medical community from across the nation say they're anxious to repair the erosion of public trust but exactly how far to go is up for debate. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

Education Debate Wrap
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006
The two candidates for Ohio governor appeared in their second debate of the campaign Wednesday. This time they focused on just one subject - education. Even with an hour to discuss their ideas, the two men were short on specifics. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Student Reaction to Education Debate
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006
Future Ohio voters paid close attention to yesterday's debate. Lorain High School Students found themselves split on the winner and realized what concerns them about their education isn't necessarily on the candidate's political radar. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Returning Home
Posted Thursday, September 21, 2006
It can be hard enough getting by in the current economy, but that's just the beginning of the struggle for many ex-cons trying to re-make their lives after serving their time. ideastream's David C. Barnett reports on a new study that tracks the post-prison lives of men trying to start over again. It provides evidence that their success - or lack of it - can have an impact on everyone's pocketbook.

Drawing the Line on Biomedical Conflicts of Interest
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Leaders from medical institutions and journals from around the country will be in Cleveland today to talk about where their profession should draw the line on biomedical conflicts of interest. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

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