/news/tags/cleveland-metropolitan-school-district Cleveland Metropolitan School District en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:27:37 GMT /education/2026-04-29/students-teachers-worry-about-the-future-of-cleveland-schools-ib-program 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. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:27:37 GMT /education/2026-04-29/students-teachers-worry-about-the-future-of-cleveland-schools-ib-program Conor Morris /education/2026-04-28/cleveland-teachers-blast-school-leaders-state-funding-system-as-district-lays-off-hundreds 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. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:59:38 GMT /education/2026-04-28/cleveland-teachers-blast-school-leaders-state-funding-system-as-district-lays-off-hundreds Conor Morris /education/2026-04-14/cleveland-school-board-approves-300-plus-layoffs-as-protest-breaks-out-during-board-meeting The layoffs for teachers, administrators and others were approved despite the audience protesting and booing the board and district leaders. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:50:37 GMT /education/2026-04-14/cleveland-school-board-approves-300-plus-layoffs-as-protest-breaks-out-during-board-meeting Conor Morris /education/2026-04-13/cleveland-schools-ceo-outlines-deep-cuts-of-more-than-400-full-time-staff 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. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:39:39 GMT /education/2026-04-13/cleveland-schools-ceo-outlines-deep-cuts-of-more-than-400-full-time-staff Conor Morris /education/2026-04-10/almost-300-educators-are-receiving-layoff-notices-today-cleveland-teachers-union-says 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. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:00:23 GMT /education/2026-04-10/almost-300-educators-are-receiving-layoff-notices-today-cleveland-teachers-union-says Conor Morris /education/2026-04-02/cleveland-schools-says-it-will-announce-layoffs-in-the-next-two-weeks 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. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:46:21 GMT /education/2026-04-02/cleveland-schools-says-it-will-announce-layoffs-in-the-next-two-weeks Conor Morris /education/2026-03-15/cleveland-teachers-union-elects-new-president-as-school-mergers-loom The new president, a librarian who's worked at the district for 25 years, will represent educators as the district moves forward with a building consolidation plan. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:15:37 GMT /education/2026-03-15/cleveland-teachers-union-elects-new-president-as-school-mergers-loom Conor Morris /education/2026-02-25/how-many-families-will-stay-at-cleveland-schools-as-buildings-close School officials say now is the time for families to choose their school for next year, but only 50% of those affected by the consolidation have signed up so far. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:08:54 GMT /education/2026-02-25/how-many-families-will-stay-at-cleveland-schools-as-buildings-close Conor Morris /education/2026-02-25/cleveland-pastors-message-to-students-dont-miss-school-his-motivational-tour-draws-debate A prominent Black pastor's visits to CMSD schools are raising concerns about separation of church and state at a district struggling to address chronic absenteeism. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:10:00 GMT /education/2026-02-25/cleveland-pastors-message-to-students-dont-miss-school-his-motivational-tour-draws-debate Conor Morris /education/2026-02-10/akron-cleveland-schools-forecast-major-budget-cuts-on-the-horizon School boards in Cleveland and Akron discussed financial forecasts this week that show major cuts will be needed to avoid running out of cash in the next three years. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:34:21 GMT /education/2026-02-10/akron-cleveland-schools-forecast-major-budget-cuts-on-the-horizon Conor Morris