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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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West Side Market historical marker
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Weekly Chatter: West Side (Market) Story, the other Land, spending MacKenzie Scott’s money

Avatar photoPaul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Mark Naymik and Paul Rochford April 17, 2023April 17, 2023
CMSD brings back its All-City Musical this year with Lin Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes' In the Heights.
Posted inEducation

They’re back! Cleveland Schools’ All-City Musical returns after three years

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford April 14, 2023October 18, 2024
This CMSD billboard is part of a rollout of a spring 2023 safety campaign.
Posted inEducation

New push to keep Cleveland students safe includes neighborhood support

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford April 13, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inEducation, News

Student Notebook: AP African American Studies

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford April 13, 2023October 18, 2024
11th graders Wayne and Joe cook shrimp scampi in the demonstration classroom.
Posted inEducation

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Paul Rochford, K-12 Education ReporterAmy Morona, Higher Education ReporterAvatar photo by Paul Rochford, Amy Morona and Najee Hall April 10, 2023October 18, 2024
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at City Hall following a day of discussions on youth mental health.
Posted inEducation

Cleveland students tell the Surgeon General they need more mental health support in schools

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford April 6, 2023October 18, 2024
Lakewood students explore maps of Cleveland from the 1960s that show racial inequities in housing, education and employment.
Posted inEducation

Lakewood students say first ever AP African American Studies course provides a clearer picture of U.S. history

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford April 3, 2023October 18, 2024
Cleveland Teachers Union President Shari Obrenski told the school board she believes teachers and school administrators were not adequately involved in the CEO selection process.
Posted inEducation, News

Cleveland Teachers Union president disappointed in CEO search process and lack of teacher involvement

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford March 30, 2023October 18, 2024
CMSD CEO Eric Gordon leaves the district at the end of June, 2023.
Posted inEducation

Want to interview candidates for the new CEO of Cleveland Schools? Now is your chance.

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford March 28, 2023October 18, 2024
CMSD's Civics 2.0 students on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse
Posted inEducation

Student activists urge state lawmakers not to opt out of federal gun ownership restrictions

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford March 25, 2023October 18, 2024

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