EUCLID, OH (WOIO) – In June of 2014, St. John of the Cross Parish will close its school and enter into a partnership with…
Browns players teamed up with area teachers Tuesday afternoon to help them “shop” for free school supplies. All of the teachers who joined the players are from low income areas where students often don’t have what they need to succeed in the classroom. The supplies that were up for grabs were donated to the […]
Kid President believes we’re all teachers and we’re all students. What are you teaching the world? Who are you learning from? Share this with a special teacher in your life!
Grace Wang almost went to law school. But after spending a year volunteering with children, she fell in love with them and decided to become a teacher. “I come in every single day and I have a chance to help Damien and Stayvon and Javier and all these people who I love and care […]
An eastern Ohio school district will allow some employees to carry guns on school property beginning this fall. The Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District board recently approved a policy authorizing employees designated by the board and superintendent to carry guns. The (Dover-New Philadelphia) Times-Reporter says the district released few details of the plan that […]
The Chicago school system, the nation’s third largest, is in big financial trouble, with a billion dollar deficit coming up, falling enrollment, and a recent massive teacher strike over a contract dispute. After a heavily protested meeting where multiple people had to be thrown out, the Chicago Board Of Education voted 4-2 to close 49 schools […]
CEO Eric S. Gordon and CTU President David Quolke announce that the Cleveland Teachers Union and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District have reached a Tentative Agreement. Representatives of both sides of the bargaining talks say the agreement will help transform Cleveland’s schools and will build on a culture of collaboration that began last year […]
Pastor Rick Warren and son Matthew Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth between 10 and 19 years of age. However, suicide is preventable. Youth who are contemplating suicide frequently give warning signs of their distress. Parents, teachers, and friends are in a key position to pick up on these signs and […]
No deal was able to be reached before midnight between Strongsville teachers and the board of education leaving only one outcome: a strike. The teachers have claimed unfair terms in their contract negotiations with the Strongsville City Schools Board of Education. On Sunday, teachers were outside city hall chanting and cursing at community members […]
Black History Month is upon us and several resources are bridging the gap between Black History and American History. Whether you are a parent or an educator there are a variety of websites and services offering lesson plans, study guides and interactive timelines reflecting back into the African-American experience. Here are six tools you can […]
Should teachers be armed inside the classroom? It’s a debate that’s been going on for years, but now ignited by the tragic school shootings in Connecticut. The idea of arming teachers is hitting closer to home, as hundreds of Ohio teachers sign up for free firearm training courses. The Buckeye Firearms Association near Columbus announced […]
Parents who take an active interest in their child’s work and school well-being are one of the biggest contributors to a students’ success. Make it a priority to meet the teacher. Go to your child’s school open house or meet-the-teacher day. Even though time may be short, a few simple steps can show your interest […]
