Daily Digest: Columbus Worried About Image, Teachers Hope to Avoid Strike, and more
“I think we have to balance how much money we want to put in marketing.”
–Gene Harris, Columbus City Schools Superintendent
District’s image worries Columbus school board – ”The Columbus Board of Education revamped last night its priorities for a new levy, with improving the public’s perception of the district – perhaps by hiring a marketing firm – now topping the list.” The Columbus Dispatch
Brecksville-Broadview Heights teachers urge school board to sign pledge to avoid strike – “Under the pledge, teachers and support staff would forfeit their right to strike, if the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District board forfeits its right to impose a contract, a spokesperson said.” newsnet5.com
‘Hybrid’ Home Schools Gaining Traction – “Kayla and Emmy are part of the modern generation of home-schooled students, piecing together their education from their mother, a former Fayette County math teacher, other district and university teachers, parent co-ops, and online providers.” Education Week
TPS program given $100,000 by ProMedica – “The grant, announced Tuesday at the Toledo Early College High School, is start-up money for a planned four-year science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine track at the school. The ProMedica grant helps establish the medicine portion of the track.” Toledo Blade
Mom suing city over sexting case involving officer, student – “The mother of a 15-year-old girl has sued the city of Columbus and the former school-resource officer accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages with the girl.” The Columbus Dispatch