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Recent Coverage
No Child Left Behind 2.0
The Sound of Ideas: Friday, March 19, 2010
While working to fix the economy, healthcare and national security, the Obama administration is also taking a run at education reform.
A blueprint released this week is aimed at changing the No Child Left Behind Act. President Obama's plan calls for more rewards and fewer punishments for schools. We'll find out what that means, what Ohio educators have to say about the plan and how it lines up with regional reforms already underway.
CASE, Temple Tifereth In Historic Partnership
Regional News Stories: Friday, March 19, 2010
Cleveland Temple Tifereth Israel is guaranteed restoration by becoming home to CASE Performing Arts Center.
School Systems Differ On Value Of Bonds
Regional News Stories: Friday, March 19, 2010
A federal allocation is set to make more than $430 million in construction bonds available to Ohio school districts.
Reporters’ Roundtable
The Sound of Ideas: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Cleveland State University is about to increase its downtown footprint, house more students on campus and renovate some of its classroom space.
New CSU president Ronald Berkman is drawing up a campus master plan and preparing for a major fund-raiser, all in his first year. State lawmakers want to know why they're paying for a Workers Compensation Council that's done little but generate controversy. And how does a city get by without 20 per cent of its police force? The city of Toledo may be about to find out. Join us for the reporters' roundtable Thursday morning at 9:00 on 90.3.
Nobel Laureate Speaks At Case Early Childhood Education Forum
Regional News Stories: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Nobel prizewinning economist makes the case that investing in pre-k leads to huge cost savings down the road.
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Funding
Funding for the coverage of education topics comes from The GAR Foundation; The George Gund Foundation; The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation; and The Cleveland Foundation.
Series
21st Century Schools
The U.S. ranks near the bottom of other industrialized nations in math and science education. Kids in much of the industrialized world are so far ahead of our kids that some experts say only a radical restructuring of how we teach math and science will close the gap.
The Governor’s Town Hall Meeting on Education Reform
Governor Strickland discussed the six principles for education reform he presented in his 2008 State of the State address as well as specific policy ideas for improving Ohio’s schools at the Idea Center® at PlayhouseSquare on August 7, 2008.
National Headlines
N.C. Schools Official Lauds Education Proposal
In NCAA Games, An Underdog Marches On
Economy Puts Squeeze On Education Promises
Parents Fight For The Right To Sell Treats At School
Professor Calls For Balance In Textbooks
Deaths Revive Cornell's Reputation As 'Suicide School'
Education Secretary: Struggling Schools Can Be Saved
More Than 40 Detroit Schools Slated To Close In June
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