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Greater Cincinnati bike buses grow as families seek safer school commutes

Bike buses in Greater Cincinnati are gaining momentum as families look for healthier ways to get children to school. From Pleasant Ridge to Hyde Park, organized group rides are helping students and parents incorporate cycling into their morning routines. Unlike traditional school buses, bike buses consist of students, parents and volunteers riding bicycles along planned…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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Cincinnati business leaders urge CPS to delay property tax levy

Cincinnati business leaders are urging Cincinnati Public Schools to pause its proposed property tax levy, citing concerns about transparency, timing and community support. The five-year, 7-mill measure is scheduled to appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot and would generate approximately $66.3 million annually if approved. Letters from Cincinnati Regional Chamber President and CEO Brendon…

ByNina OliverioOctober 15, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) leaders met with residents Tuesday, October 13, to discuss a proposed property tax levy that will appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot. The town hall gave community members an opportunity to learn about the district’s financial challenges, the proposed funding measure and its potential impact on local taxpayers. The meeting…

ByNina OliverioOctober 14, 20260Comments

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November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Ohio voters are preparing for the November 3, 2026, general election, with statewide races, a proposed constitutional amendment and local ballot issues shaping decisions at the polls. The election will determine who holds key state and federal offices and how voters respond to proposals affecting election rules, public education and local government. Early in-person…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

Cincinnati Public Schools will host two town halls in October to explain Issue 4, a proposed property tax levy that voters will consider in the November 3, 2026, election. Superintendent Shauna Murphy and Treasurer Michael Gustin will lead the meetings to discuss the proposed five-year, 7-mill operating levy, its estimated cost to homeowners, and the…

ByNina OliverioOctober 12, 20260Comments

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CPS faces projected $44.5M deficit and must submit financial recovery plan

The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) must submit a financial recovery plan to the state after officials projected a $44.5 million deficit by fiscal year 2029 without new revenue. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce notified CPS in two letters dated Sept. 2 that the district is in a precautionary financial state because of a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 29, 20260Comments

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Bus safety experts question response after 7-year-old dies on Cincinnati school bus

Experts question how drivers and monitors should respond when a student becomes unresponsive. This is consequent to the death of a 7-year-old Cincinnati Public Schools student who died after becoming unresponsive on a school bus. What happened on the school bus? Seven-year-old Ngone Talla was riding a bus operated by First Student on Sept. 16…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 23, 20260Comments

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7-year-old Cincinnati student dies on school bus

A 7-year-old Cincinnati Public Schools student died Wednesday, Sept. 16, while aboard a school bus. This was also confirmed by Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS). The student, identified as Ngone Talla, attended Roselawn Condon School. The coroner’s office said Talla became unresponsive while in her wheelchair on the bus. It also said she had an extensive…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card

Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) recently earned a three-star rating on the latest Ohio School Report Card. This marks an improvement from the district’s 2.5-star rating in each of the previous two school years. This feat for the CPS is the first time under the…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 15, 20260Comments

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8 Greater Cincinnati schools under scrutiny after statewide review of test results

Eight Greater Cincinnati schools have been identified as having “significant testing anomalies” following a statewide review of Ohio’s spring 2026 standardized test results. In a media release, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce identified the local schools as part of a broader investigation involving dozens of schools statewide. State education officials have not said…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 4, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati bike buses grow as families seek safer school commutes

Cincinnati business leaders urge CPS to delay property tax levy

Cincinnati Public Schools leaders explain proposed $66.3 million tax levy at town hall

November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Cincinnati Public Schools to hold two town halls on Issue 4 property tax levy

CPS faces projected $44.5M deficit and must submit financial recovery plan

Bus safety experts question response after 7-year-old dies on Cincinnati school bus

7-year-old Cincinnati student dies on school bus

Cincinnati Public Schools reaches three-star rating on Ohio report card

8 Greater Cincinnati schools under scrutiny after statewide review of test results

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