‘Getting in their own way’: What Cleveland lead advocates want to see change after city lost lead grant
Cleveland’s effort to fight childhood lead poisoning is falling short, local lead safe advocates say. Here’s why and what they want to change.
News and resources: CMSD mergers and closings
Most students saw no academic gains after Chicago’s school closures. Could Cleveland do better?
District leaders promised stronger academics and more resources. A decade later, research shows most students saw little improvement — and some fell behind.
Transforming closed Cleveland schools won’t be easy. Just ask Chicago
When Chicago closed 50 schools more than a decade ago leaders promised the buildings would be reused. Today, more than half are empty.
Old schools, new opportunities: Lessons from Chicago and Kansas City
Here’s eight things we learned from people in Chicago and Kansas City who have had struggles and successes in reusing old schools.
