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East Cleveland schools tackled missed days one student at a time – and its working

by Franziska Wild October 8, 2026October 7, 2026

The small district in the cash-strapped Cleveland suburb has found success in a one-on-one approach to student attendance.

An illustration shoes a trail of money leading to a school building situated within the outline of the state of Ohio.

A new federal tax program is coming. Local public school districts will have to work hard to cash in

by Franziska Wild October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

After CMSD school mergers, Davis students keep skate club rolling

by Franziska Wild September 24, 2026October 6, 2026

Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Warren Morgan and Board of Education Chair Sara Elaqad begin the meeting at the Arnold Pinkney East Professional Center on Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025. Credit: Michael Indriolo/Signal Cleveland/CatchLight Local

After a year of upheaval, CMSD holds at 2.5 stars on Ohio report card

by Franziska Wild September 15, 2026September 17, 2026

Jimmy and Dee Haslam

How the Haslams are spending millions on education, from school choice to boosting attendance

by Nick Castele and Franziska Wild September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Two Cleveland charter schools win federal funding

by Franziska Wild September 14, 2026September 11, 2026

The "portfolio model" of organizing schools was embraced when Cleveland adopted the Cleveland Plan in 2012. Now, new options that give parents choice in the public school system are cropping up, including charter schools. Photo Illustration: Signal Cleveland.

How a decades old strategy still shapes Cleveland school choice

by Franziska Wild September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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CMSD school transfers open Sept. 8. Here’s what families need to know

by Franziska Wild September 3, 2026September 2, 2026

A student waits for his cousin to come off the school bus outside Mound School of the Arts on the first day of school at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Credit: Michael Indriolo/Signal Cleveland/CatchLight Local

Cleveland broadens its student safety effort — but shares fewer details

by Franziska Wild August 26, 2026August 27, 2026

Luciana Gilmore, the founder of FORWARD Girls Leadership Academy, stands in front of the school's seal in it's main room where students will be able to study and socialize when the school opens on Aug. 24, 2026. Future Ready helped to fund and support the opening of FORWARD girls.

What’s behind a new push to bring high quality schools to every Cleveland neighborhood

by Franziska Wild August 20, 2026August 21, 2026