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Elementary students working in a Cincinnati classroom, illustrating how administrative staff growth impacts instructional time and student support.

Administration Staff Growth Threatens Student Outcomes in Cincinnati Schools

The rise in administration staff at Cincinnati Public Schools reflects a troubling shift. The expansion of administration staff is overshadowing investment in teachers and students in Cincinnati. Background on administration staff growth The growth in administration staff has captured national attention. Across U.S. public schools, the number of administrators grew far faster than either student…

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Cincinnati public safety

“Where Are All the Police?”: Cincinnati’s Public Safety Strategy Going Into 2026

If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question: “Where are all the police?” A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…

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Short-Term Rental

As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…

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youth violence prevention

Expanding a Proven Model: Youth Violence Prevention Efforts Come to Cincinnati

Jordan Johnson is leading a new effort focused on youth violence prevention in Cincinnati , using a model from Indianapolis that has already saved lives. Originally launched in Indianapolis, this youth violence prevention program has delivered measurable success by embedding community members directly into neighborhoods impacted by gun violence and juvenile crime. Now, Johnson…

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