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New School Initiatives to Begin Soon
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Schools in Cleveland reopen in just a few weeks, and that means the start of several new initiatives introduced by CEO Eugene Sanders last spring. Uniforms and single-gender schools are just some of the changes we'll see. Sanders gathered community and school leaders yesterday in an effort to rekindle support before the start of school. ideastream Education reporter Dan Bobkoff was there.

Feagler 11,29
Feagler & Friends: Friday, July 20, 2007

Commissioners Hear From Public About Medical Mart
Regional News Stories: Friday, July 20, 2007
Cuyahoga County Commissioners heard from citizens about the proposed sales tax hike yesterday. The increase would raise $42 million annually to fund a convention center linked to a medical mart. A lot of details remain to be explained or worked out. But, supporters said if the tax increase or another source of public funding doesn't come through soon, there's a big chance the project would go to another city. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy tells about the public hearing.

Crisis in Lorain
The Sound of Ideas: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Tension is growing in Lorain. Facing a $14 million deficit, the school board laid off a third of its teachers. Now, some Lorain teachers want to fire the board. Wednesday morning on The Sound of Ideas, we'll explore both sides of the crisis facing the Lorain City School District. It led to the layoff of 246 teachers, and the education of nearly 9,000 students is at stake. You're invited to join the conversation - it starts at nine on 90.3.

A Story of Two Teachers
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
We're going to introduce you to two teachers this morning. Cal Eyman and Libbie Thompkins are next door neighbors on a quiet residential street in Euclid. Both are veteran high school teachers, and they often find themselves comparing notes over the fence in their yards. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has more.

ACLU Considering Suing Cleveland School District
Regional News Stories: Friday, July 13, 2007
First it was parents upset their neighborhood schools were going to be converted into single-gender academies. Now, the head of Cleveland's schools has a new opponent: the ACLU. ideastream education reporter Dan Bobkoff has more.

One Year In for Cleveland Schools’ Sanders
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Running the Cleveland Municipal School District could be one of the hardest jobs in Northeast Ohio. One year ago next week Dr. Eugene Sanders took on that challenge, facing rapidly-declining enrollment, graduation rates now well below 50 percent, students living in poverty and fearing for their safety at school. As Sanders enters his second year on the job, where do things stand? ideastream Education reporter Dan Bobkoff takes stock.

Cleveland Schools CEO Eugene Sanders
The Sound of Ideas: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
It's been a full year since Cleveland Schools CEO Eugene Sanders began to challenge the status quo with his ideas for reinvigorating the largest school system in Ohio. What's been accomplished thus far? Has the revolution been successful? And why should it matter to people who have no child enrolled in a city school? Eugene Sanders will be in studio for the entire hour to talk about the present and future of a system he insists will one day be regarded as premiere. Join us for The Sound of Ideas Tuesday morning at nine on 90.3.

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Resources

Webliography: Classroom Discipline

Funding

Funding for the coverage of education topics comes from the Ferro Foundation; The GAR Foundation; The George Gund Foundation; and The Cleveland Foundation.