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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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CMSD Chief Eric Gordon on Labor Day
Posted inNews

Cleveland school board wants community input on the selection of a new district CEO

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford January 6, 2023October 18, 2024
Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter
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5 questions with Paul Rochford

Signal ClevelandPaul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Signal Cleveland and Paul Rochford December 31, 2022December 30, 2022
Chris Ronayne and his family celebrate his election as Cuyahoga County executive.
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Filling county seats, wage gap grows and missing security

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterOlivera Perkins, Economics ReporterAmy Morona, Higher Education ReporterPaul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Olivera Perkins, Amy Morona and Paul Rochford December 26, 2022October 18, 2024
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

Student Notebook: Cleveland high school students speak out on gun violence

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford December 22, 2022October 18, 2024
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A raise for Metroparks boss, public records and student voices

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterPaul Rochford, K-12 Education ReporterStephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Paul Rochford and Stephanie Casanova December 19, 2022May 16, 2025
William Patrick Day Early Learning Center received a 5-star rating from the Step Up To Quality program
Posted inEducation, News

Ohio Senate weakens preschool quality rating system that its own research supports

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford December 16, 2022October 18, 2024
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Timeline: 25 years of mayoral control over Cleveland public schools

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford December 12, 2022October 18, 2024
Mayor Justin Bibb and Eric Gordon discuss the future of Cleveland schools at the City Club of Cleveland in December 2022.
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Mayor Justin Bibb and outgoing Cleveland schools CEO Eric Gordon discuss future of education and dismiss any suggestion of friction between them

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford December 9, 2022October 18, 2024
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Parade and rally celebrate Glenville High School football team’s state championship win (Gallery)

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education ReporterCamille Renner by Paul Rochford and Camille Renner December 8, 2022October 18, 2024
East Tech and Rhodes High school basketball teams will receive new equipment thanks to CMSD's Get New Opportunities Fund
Posted inEducation

Cleveland school district receives $20 million from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Paul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Paul Rochford November 22, 2022October 18, 2024

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