Columbus Education Commission

US Secretary of Education To Discuss Education In Columbus

Alison Holm — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:10:18 +0000

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is coming to Columbus later this week, to talk about recommendations to improve education.

CCS Board Suspends Search For Permanent Superintendent

Alison Holm — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:20:00 +0000

The Columbus City School boards last night voted to suspend the search for a permanent replacement for superintendent Gene Harris, who is stepping down in June, and to put that task in the hands of a new committee to be headed by the Board president and Mayor Michael Coleman. The resolution passed – but not without controversy. Alison Holm has more.

Coleman Wants CCS Board To Wait Before Hiring Superintendent

Jim Letizia — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:04:31 +0000

Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman says he will not support any permanent successor to Columbus Schools superintendent Gene Harris if the school board hires one by the summer.

Some Commission Members Want Coleman To Appoint CCS Board

Jim Letizia — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:25:56 +0000

Members of Mayor Michael Coleman's Education Commission appear divided on how the Columbus City Schools should be run.

Panel To Explore Mayoral Control Of CCS

Jim Letizia — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:23:18 +0000

Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman’s Education Commission later this month will explore whether an elected school board is the best way to run the Columbus City Schools.

CCS Board Fears Disbandment And/Or Takeover

Jim Letizia and Alison Holm — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:24:54 +0000

When the Columbus Education Commission was formed last year, it was presented as a joint effort of the civic, business, and education sectors.

Columbus Education Commission Announced

Alison Holm — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:27:04 +0000

Mayor Michael Coleman yesterday introduced the members of a new commission that will focus on improving education in Columbus.