February 2008
Smart options (editorial) »
Early-college programs offer welcome alternatives for the right students
2/21/2008
The Columbus Dispatch
Skipping some of high school to take college courses isn’t for every teenager, and Gov. Ted Strickland’s proposed Seniors to Sophomores initiative won’t change that. But for those who are ready, the program could provide a higher-ed head start, as well as a golden financial […]
Most Children Still Live in Two-Parent Homes, Census Bureau Reports »
By Sam Roberts
2/21/2008
The New York Times
The American family may be under stress, but most children still live in two-parent households, the Census Bureau reported Wednesday.
Over all, 7 in 10 children live with two parents, about two-thirds live with two married parents, and about 6 in 10 live with both biological parents, according to the latest […]
Northeast Ohio private, charter schools seek talent at Diversity Career Fair »
2/19/2008
Scott Stephens
The Plain Dealer
Thirteen schools - both private schools and publicly funded charter schools - have formed a unique partnership to recruit top talent and diversify their teaching and school staffs.
The schools are taking part in the first-ever Diversity Career Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at University School’s Shaker Heights Campus, 20701 Brantley […]
Empty housing costing millions »
Vacant properties degrade quality of life, study says
2/19/2008
By Alan Johnson
The Columbus Dispatch
Abandoned houses and vacant lots are sapping the life from Ohio’s urban neighborhoods and costing $64 million a year, according to a report released today that studied the problem in Columbus and seven other cities.
The cost could be 10 times as much, according […]
The Proposed Columbus City Schools Levy: A Nonpartisan Guide for Community Leaders »
Columbus City Schools is planning to place an operating levy on the November 2008 ballot. The district will face critical academic and financial decisions as it crafts a proposal…
