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Bedford schools release statement after 14-year-old suspect connected to online threat apprehended
Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:47:44 GMT
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'Though there was no credible threat, we refuse to take these things lightly.'
Bedford schools forced to close Tuesday due to unspecified threat, part of growing trend nationally
Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:09:52 GMT
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The Educator's School Safety Network says minus virtual learning, they've seen threats go up each year since 2013.
Security concerns at Akron Public Schools continue after 7th-grader found with gun, locking down 2 buildings
Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:31:21 GMT
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No one was hurt, but the incident is just the latest in a series of episodes that have brought the safety of APS into question.
Glenville's high school football team celebrates first-ever state championship Monday at Ginn Academy
Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:28:10 GMT
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The Tarblooders, who became the first team from CMSD to take home the title, were greeted with applause Monday morning.
Akron teachers, school administrators headed to federal mediation as safety at schools is called into question
Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:10:58 GMT
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The mediation will predominately surround how to prevent and combat school safety and student behavior, the Akron Education Association's president said.
EDWINS culinary students run 'Taste of Home' dinner service as capstone event before graduation
Created: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:30:40 GMT
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The five-course menu along with wine pairings was chosen, prepared, and served by the soon-to-be graduates.
CMSD: Glenville High School in Cleveland closed Thursday due to staff absences
Created: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:34:08 GMT
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The closure also meant no remote learning for students.
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'Akron Public Schools are not safe': Teachers sound alarm after another student is stabbed
Created: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:06:43 GMT
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The union president says teachers are afraid to go to work, and that a majority of students feel the same way with fights breaking out constantly.
Education Station: Northeast Ohio nonprofits showing kids the 'art' of giving
Created: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:39:21 GMT
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Kids 4 Human-KIND is teaming up with DIY art studio Cre8 Sparks to make gift boxes for children in shelters and hospitals, showing kids that giving is year-round.
Read more: Education Station: Northeast Ohio nonprofits showing kids the 'art' of giving
Ohio awards nearly $58 million for security upgrades to over 700 schools: See if your child's school is on the list
Created: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:08:57 GMT
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The list includes many schools within Northeast Ohio that are each receiving up to $100,000 for safety improvements like security cameras and automatic door locks.
Kristina Johnson to step down as Ohio State's president
Created: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:30:48 GMT
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Johnson's tenure as the university's president will come to an end in May 2023.
Read more: Kristina Johnson to step down as Ohio State's president
2 Cuyahoga Community College professors accuse school's former president, others of 'campaign of retaliation' in new lawsuit
Created: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:30:37 GMT
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The pair allege then-President Dr. Alex Johnson helped conspire to make them 'persona non grata' on campus after their participation in a media interview.
Education Station: Statewide Hackathon competition won by Northeast Ohio team
Created: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:13:14 GMT
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An 8-student team hailing from Cleveland, Lorain and Warrensville Heights took 1st place in this year's mobile app-building competition.
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Ohio State wins 41st annual Blood Battle competition against rival school
Created: Sat, 26 Nov 2022 04:07:57 GMT
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This is the first year Ohio State has beaten Michigan since 2017.
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Cleveland Board of Education picks search firm to assist in selecting new CEO to replace Eric Gordon
Created: Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:43:11 GMT
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Gordon announced in September that he will step down when the school year ends on June 30, 2023.
Education Station: World-renowned Cleveland magician Rick Smith Jr. gives back to area schools
Created: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:52:32 GMT
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This week, Harvey Rice in Cleveland was treated to a spectacular magic show as part of Smith's 'Magic Gives Back' program to benefit school districts nationwide.
The Ripple Effect: Walsh University students start water bottle company that gives back
Created: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:12:31 GMT
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With the motto 'Take a drink, give a drink,' Ripple Water Bottles is helping to provide clean drinking water with every bottle sold.
Read more: The Ripple Effect: Walsh University students start water bottle company that gives back
3News Investigates: Ethics questions swirl around Lake County commissioner
Created: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:27:47 GMT
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Republican John Plecnik, already working two full-time jobs, admits using his county office for a third job paying him $9,000 for teaching a 9-week Zoom class in NC.
Read more: 3News Investigates: Ethics questions swirl around Lake County commissioner
Cleveland schools announce ‘major gift’ worth $20 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott: How the district plans to spend the money
Created: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:10:33 GMT
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With the money, district CEO Eric Gordon says they are planning to create the CMSD Get More Opportunities Fund.
‘A place where sisterhood thrives’: 3News’ Hollie Strano reveals special connection to Beaumont School in Cleveland Heights
Created: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:27:25 GMT
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'The school, for me, is very special.'
'We will not stay silent any longer': What's next after Akron teachers vote to reject fact-finder's recommendations for new agreement by 99%
Created: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:38:43 GMT
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'Through their vote, Akron educators sent a strong and unified message that they will continue to put student and staff safety first.'
Prepare, adapt and overcome: What it takes to be The Best Blind Band in the Land
Created: Sun, 20 Nov 2022 16:22:17 GMT
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The words "prepare, adapt and overcome" are proudly on display in the band room, for all who come here.
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Curbing the odds of Alzheimer's for those at greater genetic risk
Created: Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:08:34 GMT
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Cleveland Clinic researchers are studying whether high-intensity cycling can prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
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Cleveland State University unveils $650 million master plan featuring new arena, expanded student housing
Created: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:23:26 GMT
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The 10-year, $650 million master plan is highlighted by the addition of a 5,000 to 7,000-seat multi-purpose arena that would replace the aging Wolstein Center.
Cleveland State University changing name of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, named for former chief justice who owned slaves
Created: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:23:02 GMT
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"His ownership of slaves and his beliefs and actions relating to slavery are contrary to the values of our University and a disservice to our community."
Baldwin Wallace announces scholarship program aimed at aiding teacher shortage
Created: Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:04:29 GMT
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The program will eliminate tuition costs for a limited number of students.
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iAlert school closings and delays: See the list
Created: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:11:10 GMT
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Check this list to see if your school is closed today.
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A Knox County teacher is fighting for her life after suffering a stroke at school
Created: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:44:04 GMT
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She's a glue to her family and a best friend for her two daughters. Now, the family waits for a miracle in a hospital.
Read more: A Knox County teacher is fighting for her life after suffering a stroke at school
Fentanyl vaccine potential ‘game changer’ for opioid epidemic, UH researchers say
Created: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:26:36 GMT
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Over 150 people die every day from synthetic opioid overdoses, including fentanyl, which is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Read more: Fentanyl vaccine potential ‘game changer’ for opioid epidemic, UH researchers say
Education Station: Strongsville teen creates communication board for preschoolers with autism
Created: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:26:44 GMT
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Billy Williams' Eagle Scout project is a game-changer for non-verbal and verbally-limited children with autism. Children communicate by pointing to how they feel.
Ohio State Board of Education to vote on amended anti-LGBTQ legislation
Created: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:58:54 GMT
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The resolution would urge for the removal of a federal rule change seen as supporting of trans and other LGBTQ+ individuals in anti-discrimination laws.
Read more: Ohio State Board of Education to vote on amended anti-LGBTQ legislation
Understanding the lawsuits slowing down student loan forgiveness
Created: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:02:13 GMT
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The application is currently paused because of court orders blocking the student debt relief program.
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Retired US Navy vice admiral challenges Northeast Ohio medical students
Created: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:25:02 GMT
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Dr. Forrest Faison, the Navy's 38th Surgeon General spoke at NEOMED for the VITALS series about the health of our veterans.
Read more: Retired US Navy vice admiral challenges Northeast Ohio medical students
Federal court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan
Created: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 03:52:14 GMT
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District Court Judge Mark Pittman, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, said the program usurped Congress' power to make laws.
Read more: Federal court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan
Education Station: Cleveland to host annual 'Hackathon' mobile app competition for first time
Created: Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:58:37 GMT
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TECH CORPS' 'Hackathon' competition teaches 9th through 12th grade students to code and create an app that solves a real-world problem.
OHSAA investigating controversial ending of Strongsville-Walsh Jesuit girls soccer game
Created: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:59:49 GMT
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Chaos broke out on the field after a controversial penalty kick call at the end of a high school soccer tournament game last weekend.
Read more: OHSAA investigating controversial ending of Strongsville-Walsh Jesuit girls soccer game
Cornell frat parties on hold after druggings, assault reported
Created: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:03:18 GMT
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Leaders of the Ivy League university in upstate New York said this week that all of the incidents occurred at residences affiliated with registered fraternities.
Read more: Cornell frat parties on hold after druggings, assault reported
Kent elementary school teacher named Ohio Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Created: Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:42:51 GMT
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Shawn Bates is a P.E. teacher at Longcoy and Holden Elementary Schools in Kent.
Read more: Kent elementary school teacher named Ohio Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Ravenna Police: Individual identified in Rootstown in connection with 'swatting' incidents in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas
Created: Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:04:57 GMT
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No students were found to be in danger from any of the incidents.
Community remembers Geauga County teacher who was killed in motorcycle crash after hitting deer
Created: Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:39:07 GMT
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'We are devastated by this loss.'
