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CPS reassignment of bilingual social workers draws concerns before new school year

Community members raised concerns Monday about changes to Cincinnati Public Schools’ bilingual social worker positions. The concerns came during the district’s final Board of Education meeting before students return Wednesday, Aug. 19. The district has four English Language Learner, or ELL, social workers. They previously worked across multiple school buildings to provide specialized support to…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County Democrats endorse CPS levy ahead of November vote

The Hamilton County Democratic Party has endorsed the Cincinnati Public Schools levy ahead of the November election. The party’s executive committee approved the endorsement during a special meeting Aug. 13. The vote comes less than three weeks after Democrats urged CPS to reconsider its original tax proposal. The party’s earlier concerns focused on the district’s…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

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CPS strategic plan enters final review as Cincinnati Public Schools seeks community feedback

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is asking parents, students, educators, staff, and community members to provide final feedback on its proposed four-year strategic plan before the Board of Education considers adopting it next month. District leaders hosted several public town halls on Wednesday and encouraged residents to participate through additional in-person and virtual meetings as well…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

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Record freshman class pushes University of Cincinnati enrollment past 55,000 this fall

The University of Cincinnati is preparing to welcome the largest freshman class in its history as orientation sessions continue in Clifton ahead of the fall semester. University officials expect total enrollment to exceed 55,000 students this fall, extending more than a decade of steady growth and setting another institutional record. According to university leaders, the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools town halls invite community input on new strategic plan

The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is inviting students, families, educators, alumni, and community members to participate in a series of public meetings this week. The district is working to finalize a new strategic plan. District leaders say the meetings are designed to collect community feedback before the Board of Education adopts a roadmap. This roadmap…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools budget cuts move forward as board weighs levy options

Cincinnati Public Schools has voted to eliminate more than 100 positions as district officials work to close a budget gap estimated at roughly $58 million. The decision comes after months of debate over spending priorities, staffing levels, and potential new revenue sources. According to reporting by WVXU, administrators initially recommended cutting approximately 140 positions across…

ByNina OliverioJune 23, 20260Comments

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CPS Safe Sleep Lot: Are Cincinnati Public Schools Doing Too Much?

Cincinnati Public Schools just opened a new CPS Safe Sleep Lot for homeless families — the first of its kind in Ohio. At the same time, teachers joined May Day protests tied to national politics. For local taxpayers, this overlap raises a blunt question: Are Cincinnati Public Schools doing too much? When Schools Become…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 2, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County Democrats endorse CPS levy ahead of November vote

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Cincinnati Public Schools town halls invite community input on new strategic plan

Cincinnati Public Schools budget cuts move forward as board weighs levy options

CPS Safe Sleep Lot: Are Cincinnati Public Schools Doing Too Much?

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