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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 Oliverio5 days ago0Comments

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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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Cincinnati assistant principal charged with sexual battery

An assistant principal at Aiken New Tech High School has been charged with felony sexual battery. This came after Cincinnati police accused him of engaging in unlawful sexual conduct with a 16-year-old student, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hamilton County Municipal Court. Steven Barton, 43, serves as an assistant principal in the Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioAugust 29, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County vaccine records gap complicates kindergarten coverage estimates

Hamilton County vaccine records are missing for about 26 percent of kindergartners, local health officials say. These recently recorded numbers are making it harder for officials to measure actual vaccination coverage as rates decline nationwide. The documentation gap comes as federal data shows kindergarten vaccination coverage fell again during the 2025-26 school year. The Centers…

ByNina OliverioAugust 21, 20260Comments

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Ohio parents may get more calls under new attendance rules, Cincinnati area included

Ohio schools are taking a more proactive approach to student attendance under changes that took effect in 2025. The new rules require districts to monitor missed instructional time and notify families earlier when attendance becomes a concern. The changes apply to public schools across the state, including districts in the Cincinnati area. Under the updated…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati schools claim four of Ohio’s top 10 spots in U.S. News rankings

Cincinnati schools claimed four spots among Ohio’s top 10 high schools in the latest U.S. News rankings. Cincinnati schools include Walnut Hills, Madeira, Mariemont and Indian Hill among Ohio’s highest-ranked public high schools. Walnut Hills High School again leads Ohio in the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The Cincinnati Public Schools school…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati strategic plan sets new goals as CPS students return

Cincinnati strategic plan discussions are shaping the start of the 2026-27 school year for Cincinnati Public Schools. The Cincinnati strategic plan remains a draft, with district leaders preparing to present it for a future board vote. Cincinnati Public Schools welcomed students for the new school year Wednesday as district leaders previewed a proposed strategic plan…

ByNina OliverioAugust 18, 20260Comments

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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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Community Education News

CPS furlough days to affect all employees as budget cuts take effect

Some Cincinnati Public Schools employees learned this week that the district’s planned furlough schedule applies to all workers, including hourly employees. The clarification came in an email sent by the district on Aug. 6, just days before the first scheduled furlough day on Aug. 12. According to reporting by Local 12, district leaders issued the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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

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

Cincinnati assistant principal charged with sexual battery

Hamilton County vaccine records gap complicates kindergarten coverage estimates

Ohio parents may get more calls under new attendance rules, Cincinnati area included

Cincinnati schools claim four of Ohio’s top 10 spots in U.S. News rankings

Cincinnati strategic plan sets new goals as CPS students return

Hamilton County Democrats endorse CPS levy ahead of November vote

CPS furlough days to affect all employees as budget cuts take effect

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