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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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Students from Collinwood High School at the Call to Action Against Gun Violence Symposium in December. Civic leaders reviewed their action plans at the end of January.
Posted inEducation, News

‘Certified Nerds Against Gun Violence’ – Cleveland students develop strategies to reduce gun violence

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford February 10, 2023October 18, 2024
Monica Santana Rosen, president of Alma Advisory Group welcomes parents and community members to the session.
Posted inEducation

Clevelanders want a new district CEO who will keep schools safe and raise academic performance

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford February 8, 2023October 18, 2024
Two students in the Culinary Arts program at East Tech High School pose for a photo at the VIP Grand opening of the student-run Executive Grille restaurant.
Posted inEducation, News

East Tech High School’s culinary program gets a $5.6 million upgrade

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford February 7, 2023October 18, 2024
A student receives care from a Metrohealth physician at a school-based health clinic.
Posted inEducation, Health, News

Integrated Health Initiative for Cleveland Schools aims to establish school-based community health clinics

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford February 3, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Weekly Chatter: A builder’s lawsuit, police being less transparent and shutting out teachers

Avatar photoPaul Rochford, K-12 Education ReporterRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects Editor by Mark Naymik, Paul Rochford and Rachel Dissell January 30, 2023February 9, 2024
Security cameras
Posted inNews

Cleveland schools to add security officers and camera surveillance

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford January 27, 2023October 18, 2024
A Say Yes banner on the front of Marion Seltzer Elementary School
Posted inEducation, News

Cleveland City Council: Say Yes Cleveland’s wraparound services program needs a sustainable and reliable funding source.

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford January 26, 2023October 18, 2024
Community members listen to a presentation from Alma Advisory Group, the search firm assisting with the search for the new CMSD CEO.
Posted inEducation, News

Parents and guardians shared their priorities for a new CEO of Cleveland schools. What’s next?

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford January 19, 2023October 18, 2024
Students play on a swing set after school dismissal at Marion Seltzer Elementary School
Posted inEducation, News

Teachers, parents and students worry about safety as CMSD struggles to hire more security officers

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford January 13, 2023October 18, 2024
A screenshot of CEO Eric Gordon's Q&A with parents and guardians
Posted inEducation, News

Cleveland Schools CEO says district will work with GCRTA and Cleveland Police to improve safety and security outside school hours

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford January 13, 2023October 18, 2024

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