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Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter

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Paul, a former City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps member based in a charter school, covered K-12 education for Signal Cleveland until August, 2023. Paul joined us from Cleveland Documenters, where he focused on creating infographics and civic tech to make public information more accessible. Paul is also a musician, photographer and graphic designer.

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All 62 CMSD Salutatorians and Valedictorians from the class of 2023 pose for a photo with the school board and outgoing CMSD CEO Gordon.
Posted inEducation

A spotlight on Cleveland Schools’ top 2023 graduates

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford May 25, 2023October 18, 2024
The John Marshall High School Marching Band
Posted inEducation

CMSD summer arts camps pave the way for more music in schools

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford May 20, 2023October 18, 2024
Warren Morgan, the next CEO of Cleveland Schools spoke briefly about his 100-day plan during his announcement in May, 2023.
Posted inEducation, News

Warren Morgan’s 100 day plan for Cleveland Schools

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford May 18, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inNews

West Side Market pressure cooking (Weekly Chatter)

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterPaul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele and Paul Rochford May 14, 2023May 15, 2023
Warren Morgan, CMSD's new CEO speaking to the school board at his appointment in May.
Posted inEducation

Students react to appointment of Warren Morgan as new CEO of Cleveland Schools

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford May 10, 2023October 18, 2024
YMCA staff member in blue logo shirt colors with student in dark blue t-shirt.
Posted inEducation

State scholarship program for youth enrichment doubles grant money, adds Greater Cleveland YMCA

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford May 3, 2023October 18, 2024
MetroHealth System's new CEO, Dr. Airica Steed began her term in December 2022.
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Weekly Chatter: Unionization push at health board, Bibb meets Bill Clinton, MetroHealth loses money, labor leader name disappears

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterCandice Wilder, Health ReporterStephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice ReporterPaul Rochford, K-12 Education ReporterOlivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Candice Wilder, Stephanie Casanova, Paul Rochford and Olivera Perkins May 1, 2023April 30, 2023
John Marshall senior Chaviel Davis led the crowd in chants as students marched out of the school building.
Posted inEducation

John Marshall High School students walk out to protest gun violence

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford April 25, 2023October 18, 2024
The two finalists for CMSD CEO are Dr. Warren Morgan (left) and Dr. Rocky Torres (right).
Posted inEducation

Cleveland school board names finalists to replace CEO Eric Gordon

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford April 20, 2023October 18, 2024
Zhariya Phillips, an 11th grader at Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation welcomed Mayor Bibb to the stage at the 2023 State of the City address.
Posted inEducation

Cleveland schools get spotlight in Mayor Justin Bibb’s second State of City address

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford April 20, 2023October 18, 2024

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