Columbus City Schools

CCS Board Backs Some Education Commission Recommendations

Jim Letizia — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:50 +0000

The Columbus school board is throwing its support behind some of the findings of Mayor Michael Coleman's education commission.

Cops Seize CCS Records

Jim Letizia — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:30:27 +0000

Columbus Police officers this morning seized records wanted by the state auditor as part of his probe of the Columbus City Schools' attendance data tampering scandal, and his probe of alleged grade changing at Linden-McKinley High School.

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.

Update: State Audit Finds Faults In Columbus City Schools

Ohio Public Radio and Jo Ingles — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:35:24 +0000

Ohio’s Auditor has released an audit on the Columbus City School district and the findings are not good news.

Yost Releases CCS Audit

Jim Letizia — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:28:35 +0000

The annual state audit of the Columbus City Schools is a mix of good and bad news.

White CCS Teachers Claim Reverse Discrimination

Jim Letizia — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:14:04 +0000

Two caucasian Columbus City Schools teachers are suing the district, claiming they are victims of reverse racism.

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.

Two CCS Principals Suspended

Jim Letizia — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:24:18 +0000

Two Columbus elementary school principals have been suspended for failing to immediately notify police and parents about alleged abuse of special-needs students.

Columbus Tutor Faces Federal Fraud Charges

Mike Foley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:18:21 +0000

A Columbus tutor faces federal charges related to a fraud scheme in which he collected money meant to help poor kids in math and reading.

Smaller CCS Budget Cuts Now Expected

Jim Letizia and Alison Holm — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:57:13 +0000

Columbus City School Board members are looking at a smaller slate of budget cuts than presented to them last week.

Bus And Sports Cuts Off The Table, Say CCS Officials

Alison Holm — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:57:04 +0000

Drastic cuts to transportation, extracurricular activities and athletics for the Columbus City Schools are off the table, thanks to some good news from the state, say district officials.

CCS Official Leaving Amid Data-Scrubbing Scandal

Jim Letizia — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:02:16 +0000

A third Columbus City Schools administrator is stepping down amid the district's data-rigging scandal.

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 Considering Expanding Pre-K With Partners

Alison Holm — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:26:58 +0000

The Columbus City Schools may turn to outside partners for help expanding pre-kindergarten classes. Alison Holm has more.

State Releases School District Report Cards

Jim Letizia — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:44:04 +0000

After a 6 month delay the Ohio Department of Education has released school district report cards for the 2011-2012 school year.

Coleman Talks Jobs And Education

Jim Letizia — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:52:53 +0000

Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman made no major promises in his 14th State of The City Speech delivered last night at South High School.

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.

Local Charters Want Piece Of CCS Money

Jim Letizia — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:03:07 +0000

Charter school operators in Columbus want to share local funding with public schools.