This week on the show:
We met the mayor of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Speaking of mayor, we learn about former Cleveland mayor Carl Stokes - a Black political barrier breaker.
Our very own broadcast engineer tells us about her job.
And a school in North Dakota sees the impact of a four day school week.
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In 1967, Cleveland elected Carl Stokes for mayor, which made him the first African American mayor of a major city!
Known for his hands-on leadership, he expanded opportunities for women and black residents and inspired future generations of leaders.
Now, imagine you were the mayor of your city. What is one thing you would want to change or improve, and why?
Students can use our inbox form online or send us an email to newsdepth@ideastream.org to send in their mayoral agendas.
In 2024, the Surrey public school district of North Dakota shifted to a four鈥慸ay school week.
Students and staff say the schedule change has improved academic performance and even their mental health.
For our poll this week, we鈥檇 like to know what you think: Should schools switch to a four-day week?
You can choose between: Yes, we could have more energy to tackle our school work. Or No, it could be too hard to switch.
