/news/learning-curve Learning Curve is WKSU’s reporting initiative examining the past, present and future of K-12 public education in Ohio. en-US Copyright Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:44 GMT /news/education/2021-06-18/northeast-ohio-schools-businesses-working-together-for-practical-education The relationship between businesses and schools in Ohio has often been contentious as they regularly spar over school tax bills, abatements and exemptions that affect the pocketbooks of both sides. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:44 GMT /news/education/2021-06-18/northeast-ohio-schools-businesses-working-together-for-practical-education Patrick O'Donnell /news/education/2021-05-26/federal-relief-pandemic-aid-totals-150m-for-akron-public-schools-how-will-it-be-spent The coronavirus pandemic has changed just about everything for school districts in the last year – including funding. Districts across Ohio and the country have received millions of dollars in federal aid – first, as many switched to virtual instruction and now, as they bring kids back to the classroom and recover from a year of disruptions. Wed, 26 May 2021 14:47:15 GMT /news/education/2021-05-26/federal-relief-pandemic-aid-totals-150m-for-akron-public-schools-how-will-it-be-spent Jenny Hamel /news/education/2021-05-25/cmsd-weathered-substitute-shortages-this-year-hopeful-for-an-easier-fall Now that more people are getting vaccinated for COVID-19, the school district expects recruiting for substitutes and regular teachers to be more successful. Tue, 25 May 2021 09:03:57 GMT /news/education/2021-05-25/cmsd-weathered-substitute-shortages-this-year-hopeful-for-an-easier-fall Jenny Hamel /news/education/2021-05-21/ohio-family-rides-pandemic-online-learning-wave-all-the-way-to-finland If you have to log into math class from the kitchen table, can the table be in Helsinki? A Cleveland-area mom said yes. Fri, 21 May 2021 19:07:18 GMT /news/education/2021-05-21/ohio-family-rides-pandemic-online-learning-wave-all-the-way-to-finland Tony Ganzer /news/education/2021-05-19/medina-high-seniors-party-at-the-parthenon-with-pandemic-prom-precautions This year’s high school seniors know full well how the pandemic robbed the Class of 2020 of so many in-person senior traditions, the culmination of 12 years of work, play and friendships made. So this year’s Medina High School seniors did not take for granted the fact that they were getting a prom – even if the dance looked a little different. Wed, 19 May 2021 18:00:11 GMT /news/education/2021-05-19/medina-high-seniors-party-at-the-parthenon-with-pandemic-prom-precautions Jenny Hamel /news/education/2021-05-07/tutoring-vital-for-refugee-students-in-cleveland-impacted-by-pandemic The pandemic disrupted schooling for kids, teachers and parents alike. For resettled refugee families, there can be added complications. 16. Fri, 07 May 2021 20:21:49 GMT /news/education/2021-05-07/tutoring-vital-for-refugee-students-in-cleveland-impacted-by-pandemic Tony Ganzer /news/education/2021-05-07/whats-next-for-richmond-heights-seniors-graduating-under-pandemics-cloud Local high schools are dusting off recordings of Pomp and Circumstance, preparing to graduate the Class of 2021. Even more so than the previous graduating class, these seniors are heading out into the world after an academic year completely overshadowed by COVID-19, impacting their choices for life after receiving their diploma. Fri, 07 May 2021 12:50:58 GMT /news/education/2021-05-07/whats-next-for-richmond-heights-seniors-graduating-under-pandemics-cloud Jenny Hamel /news/education/2021-05-06/more-cleveland-students-were-enrolling-in-college-then-covid-19-hit The Say Yes to Education college scholarship and student support program was supposed to be a game-changer for the Cleveland school district, and for a city in need of better-educated residents. It hasn’t worked out like organizers hoped. Thu, 06 May 2021 20:23:47 GMT /news/education/2021-05-06/more-cleveland-students-were-enrolling-in-college-then-covid-19-hit Patrick O'Donnell /news/education/2021-04-28/new-coalition-backs-proposed-school-funding-reform-plan A coalition of progressive groups is coming together to support a bipartisan school funding plan that’s been put into the budget after languishing in the state legislature. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:17:18 GMT /news/education/2021-04-28/new-coalition-backs-proposed-school-funding-reform-plan Jo Ingles /news/2021-04-19/k-12-school-funding-what-ohio-can-learn-from-other-states If House Bill 1 – known as the Fair School Funding Plan – passes, many of the changes would have Ohio following in the footsteps of states already touted for their education funding models, including New Jersey and Wyoming. Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:55:18 GMT /news/2021-04-19/k-12-school-funding-what-ohio-can-learn-from-other-states Jenny Hamel