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Student art shines at the 2025 Urban Bright Arts-in-Education Exhibition
PHOTO BY EDIE LE BOUTON Thursday, May 22, 2025; Urban Brights Arts-in-Education Exhibition, Art House, 3119 Denison Avenue: Art House Executive Director Laila Voss provided a tour of the art created by children in the Urban Brights Arts-in-Education program. PHOTO BY EDIE LE BOUTON Thursday, May 22, 2025; Urban Brights Arts-in-Education Exhibition, Art House, 3119…
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Programs offer leadership training
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (CDCLP) Community Development leaders from the Cleveland area participate in a session on real estate. The CDCLP is looking for leaders interested in joining its 2025 cohort. (Plain Press July 2025) If you are passionate, committed and dedicated to taking an active role in improving…
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Cleveland Public Library hosts Curious Garden Party (photo)
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Saturday, May 10, 2025; 325 Superior Avenue, The Curious Garden Party, Cleveland Public Library’s the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Main Library’s architectural and cultural legacy: Andrianna Rodriguez and Kendall Davis (age 9) took a trip downtown to join in this whimsical Alice in Wonderland-themed celebration.
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John Marshall students’ efforts lead to City Council resolution creating Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights
(Plain Press June 2025) Students from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District presented a proposal for a Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights to Cleveland City Council’s Workforce, Education, Training, & Youth Development Committee at its April meeting. The CMSD high school students, and Advanced Placement Environmental Science scholars from John Marshall’s School of Civic & Business…
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Newton D. Baker school to close at the end of this school year
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, April 15, 2025; Board of Education Work Session, Garrett Morgan High School, 4600 Detroit Avenue: Prior to the vote to close Newton D. Baker School, CMSD Board of Education Member Jerry Billups asks about the levels of support that will be available to families moving to new schools. PHOTO BY…
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Menlo Park Academy Receives Auditor of State Award for Exemplary Financial Reporting
Menlo Park Academy has been honored with the prestigious Auditor of State Award for achieving a “clean” audit report, recognizing its commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparent financial practices. The school, located at 2149 W. 53rd in the former Joseph & Feiss Building, is Ohio’s only tuition free public school exclusively serving gifted children…
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Benjamin Franklin School students celebrate Black History Month with vocal and musical production
PHOTO BY GREG CZNADEL Wednesday, February 26, 2025; Vocal and musical production in celebration of Black History Month, Benjamin Franklin School, 1905 Spring Road: Seventh grade student Jeanette sings Hit the Road Jack. by Greg Cznadel (Plain Press April 2025) I had a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Black History Month on February 26th. …
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Cleveland Metropolitan School District shares plans and budget woes
PHOTO BY CHUCK HOVEN Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) Board of Education Meeting, Memorial School, 410 E. 152nd Street: CMSD Chief Executive Officer Warren Morgan outlines some measures that could be used to reduce a projected negative cash balance of $96 million in the 2028 fiscal year. by Chuck Hoven …
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CMSD’s Clara E. Westropp School of the Arts partners with DANCE EVERT Artist Tom Evert
PHOTO COURTESY OF DANCE EVERT Clara E. Westropp School of the Arts students demonstrate the “Triangular Sit” pose during performance with Tom Evert of Evert Education. by Jennifer Morrison-Garza (Plain Press February 2025) Cleveland Municipal School District’s Clara E. Westropp School of the Arts is partnering with Tom Evert of DANCE EVERT, through an…
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Legal Aid may be able to help students struggling with schoolwork, suspensions
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press February 2025) Being a parent is not an easy job, but it becomes more complicated when a child is having problems in school. If a child is struggling with schoolwork, continuous suspensions or other issues, they may need additional support. Requesting an evaluation for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)…
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