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Blame is swirling and educators and parents are protesting cuts and school closures at CMSD, but the district's challenges go back decades.

The petitioners, upset by recent decisions by the board including major layoffs, hope an elected school board will bring more accountability to Cleveland schools.

A 1978 James Ford Rhodes High School graduate says he is giving each grad $500, to give back to the community and schools that helped him become successful later in life.

Cleveland leaders discussed challenges facing public education as they discussed the district's Building Brighter Future plan and employee layoffs Tuesday at the City Club of Cleveland.

CMSD's International Baccalaureate program is being moved to John Hay High School as the district consolidates schools, but not all the teachers are going with it.

CMSD is consolidating buildings and laying off staff. The district says it's in a difficult spot due to state funding has not kept up with rising costs.

The layoffs for teachers, administrators and others were approved despite the audience protesting and booing the board and district leaders.

The cuts for administrators, teachers and others come as the district plans to close 29 schools starting in the fall to reign in its overall budget.

The news of teacher layoffs comes as the district says it will announce details of layoffs for all staff groups on Tuesday, amid a major consolidation plan.

The layoffs for an undetermined number of teachers, administrators and others come as CMSD prepares to close 29 schools for the academic year beginning in fall 2026.