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The Struggle at Schoolnew

Are new policies at Cleveland's most diverse high school helping Hispanic students or leaving them further behind?
Cleveland Scene  |  Eric Sandy  |  06-10-2015  |  Education

Why Are More Americans Failing the GED?new

Nearly 500,000 fewer Americans will pass the GED in 2014 after a major overhaul to the test. Why? And who's left behind?
Cleveland Scene  |  Daniel McGraw  |  12-19-2014  |  Education

Lost in Wilberforcenew

America's oldest historically black private college is on the verge of losing its accreditation. Can it be saved?
Cleveland Scene  |  Sam Allard  |  08-22-2014  |  Education

Academic Emergencynew

The election promises either a brighter future or state control for Cleveland's schools.
Cleveland Scene  |  Lee Chilcote  |  11-01-2012  |  Education

How Do You Pass No Child Left Behind When You Don't Speak English?new

Due to a simple law, the entire staff at Cleveland's Joseph Gallagher School may soon be fired because some 11-year-old named Nzeyimana can't use the word "prowl" in a sentence.
Cleveland Scene  |  Bradley Campbell  |  04-18-2008  |  Education

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

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

Bait & Switchnew

Cleveland kids still cursed by Barbara Byrd-Bennett's incompetence.
Cleveland Scene  |  Lisa Rab  |  05-25-2007  |  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

Mired Universitynew

Myers University, Cleveland's oldest business school, just can't do business.
Cleveland Scene  |  Joe P. Tone  |  03-02-2007  |  Education

School of Hard Rocks at the School of Rocknew

Teaching kids to rock is harder than it looks.
Cleveland Scene  |  Rebecca Meiser  |  03-02-2007  |  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

Bribery Warehousenew

The FBI uncovered corruption in Cleveland schools, but officials did nothing.
Cleveland Scene  |  Pete Kotz  |  04-03-2006  |  Education

Golden Yearsnew

While Cleveland axes hundreds of teachers, "retired" administrators rake it in.
Cleveland Scene  |  Lisa Rab  |  02-27-2006  |  Education

System Failurenew

New tales of teachers being paddled and foot fetishists being promoted emerge from a troubled charter school in Ohio.
Cleveland Scene  |  Chris Maag  |  10-18-2005  |  Education

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