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Northeast Ohio: School districts facing tough times

Northeast Ohio: School districts facing tough times

CLEVELAND -- Many area school districts asked voters for more money this November election day, but it appears many voted their wallets in this tough economy.

Massillon: High school student wins seat on school board

Massillon: High school student wins seat on school board

MASSILLON -- Administrators in one Ohio school district will now have to answer to a high school senior elected to the school board.

Ohio school supt. pleads guilty in theft case

CLYDE -- A former schools chief accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from his northwest Ohio district has pleaded guilty to 10 felonies.

Ranks of millionaire college presidents up again

A new study says at least 23 heads of private colleges and universities earned a total of more than $1 million each in fiscal 2008.

Beachwood: Maltz Museum $100,000 'Stop The Hate' contest deadlines upon us

Beachwood: Maltz Museum $100,000 'Stop The Hate' contest deadlines upon us

BEACHWOOD -- The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage's annual "Stop The Hate/Youth Speak Out" $100,000 essay contest for middle school and high school students is underway. Deadlines: Wednesday (Nov. 4) for grades 6 through 10; Dec. 16 for grades 11 and 12.   

Ohio State University plans international offices

Ohio State University plans international offices

COLUMBUS -- Ohio State University, the largest university in the U.S., wants to expand its international reach through satellite offices, starting in China, India and Brazil.

College enrollment up, largely at 2-year schools

More young Americans than ever are in college -- especially community college, according to a new report.

Ohio: Economy impacts children after school

Ohio: Economy impacts children after school

CLEVELAND -- Nearly one-third of school age children in Ohio go home to an empty house after school. 

Stimulus dollars boost programs for homeless students

Stimulus dollars boost programs for homeless students

CLEVELAND -- Thousands of students come to class everyday with no real home waiting for them when the final bell of the day rings.  They are homeless, and they are still coming to class each day thanks in part to stimulus funds, which are boosting local programs.

Local high school students explore Internet safety

Local high school students explore Internet safety

PARMA -- Teenagers are more connected with technology now than ever before, but with that comes a risk.

Ohio leads in preschool budget cuts

Ohio leads in preschool budget cuts

A report has found that Ohio cut more from its preschool programs than any other state this year.

Spooky Science Nights at the Great Lakes Science Center

Spooky Science Nights at the Great Lakes Science Center

CLEVELAND -- There's some spooky stuff happening at the Great Lakes Science Center, just in time for Halloween.

WRHS: New exhibit explores history of racism, courage to change

WRHS: New exhibit explores history of racism, courage to change

CLEVELAND --The exhibit "Choosing To Participate" opens to the public Thursday (Oct. 22) at the Western Reserve Historical Society in University Circle.

'Grants for Grads' not a completely new program

'Grants for Grads' not a completely new program

COLUMBUS -- A program to give down payment aid to Ohio's college graduates is only slightly more generous than assistance already available under a different name.

Regina HS to close: FAQ

Regina HS to close: FAQ

SOUTH EUCLID -- As Regina High School prepares to close its doors, there are still lmany questions.

Ohio math scores outperform national average

Ohio math scores outperform national average

COLUMBUS -- Ohio students have scored higher than the national average and most other states on national math assessment tests.

Northeast Ohio: Schools dealing with high absentee rates

Northeast Ohio: Schools dealing with high absentee rates

CLEVELAND -- Many area school districts are reporting large numbers of students out sick.

Students appeal to Oprah and LeBron to save Regina High School

Students appeal to Oprah and LeBron to save Regina High School

South Euclid -- As news trickled out over the weekend that Regina High School was closing after this year, families of underclassmen began scrambling for a new school.

Hunting Valley: University School closes Upper School campus

Hunting Valley: University School closes Upper School campus

HUNTING VALLEY -- University School officials have closed the school's Upper Campus here the rest of the week (Oct. 14-16), due to the unusual number of illnesses, according to the school's website emergency bulletin.

Job data to show stimulus aided teachers, laborers

WASHINGTON -- State officials say President Barack Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan has spared tens of thousands of teachers from losing their jobs.

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