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Will a New Slogan Destroy Oberlin's Hippie Soul?new
The school was a pioneer in admitting blacks and women, and now aims to fight global warming by becoming carbon-neutral, but the 2,800-student college is struggling with an identity crisis these days, created by the ultimate Oberlin enemy: a marketing consultant.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
12-21-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Finally: A School That Doesn't Settle for Failing Black Kidsnew
Brush High's strategy is simple, if seldom employed: When the population of your school district begins the rapid transformation from lily-white to majority black, don't panic. Ignore the parade of evidence that suggests you're doomed, and instead, play offense.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
10-01-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Bait & Switchnew
Cleveland kids still cursed by Barbara Byrd-Bennett's incompetence.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
05-25-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
The Edge of Reason at Case Western Reservenew
A professor's failed climb up the ivory tower ends in accusations of a hoax.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
05-18-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
What's That Smell?new
Eugene Sanders promised a new era. So why is he giving work to Nate Gray's buddies?
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
10-20-2006 |
Education
Tags: Education
Golden Yearsnew
While Cleveland axes hundreds of teachers, "retired" administrators rake it in.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
02-27-2006 |
Education
Tags: Education
