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Inside Scoop on the Tennessee Scripps Regional Spelling Bee
NewsDepth: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Scripps Regional Spelling Bees have been going on all around the country and here in Ohio during the last few days. We travel to Nashville, Tennessee where a home schooled student by the name of Clark Hubbard walked away with the trophy. Vicki Yates has the s-t-o-r-y.
Former Spelling Bee Champ Publishes “Spelling” Book
NewsDepth: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A student from Beachwood High School knows what it takes to succeed in spelling. When Scott Remer prepared for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC, several years ago, he wished there were books with advice for kids like him, but he couldn't find any. So now he has written a book titled "Words of Wisdom: Keys to Success in the Scripps National Spelling Bee," to help other kids in their quest for success. The book has lots of advice, exercises and tips for kids preparing for the Bee.
Cleveland School Board Approves Transformation Plan
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Cleveland School's CEO Eugene Sanders' "Transformation Plan" gets the go-ahead from the school board.
Entrepreneur’s Exchange To Assist Akron Businesses
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The Cleveland Based Founder's Cafe has inspired an offshoot branch in Akron.
Cleveland Has High Hopes For School Transformation Plan
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The Cleveland School Board is set to vote tonight on a transformation plan that officials say will set the district on a course for future success.
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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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