
News and resources: CMSD mergers and closings
When schools close, who decides? Cleveland’s elected school board debate echoes Chicago’s
The closure of 50 schools in Chicago ignited the fight for an elected school board. In Cleveland, a similar debate is emerging.
CMSD closings, recent deaths of two young girls focus of Collinwood meeting
Cleveland City Council Ward 10 Community Meeting. March 4, 2026. Documented by Tommy Oddo
CMSD school closures shape Cleveland Teachers Union election
School closures have kicked up discontent amongst teachers. Now they’re voting on the leadership that’s supposed to steer them through the storm.


