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Greater Cincinnati school district faces $1.8M in cuts if November levy fails

North College Hill City Schools are warning of deeper budget cuts next school year if voters reject a proposed tax levy in November. The district is asking voters to approve a 1.25% earned income tax levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. District officials say the measure would help prevent another $1.8 million in cuts to…

ByNina OliverioOctober 7, 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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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 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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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

A large group of community members seated in folding chairs attending a Cincinnati Public Schools town hall meeting about the district's strategic plan.

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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

An empty desk and chair sit in a vacant school hallway, representing the impact of 2026 Cincinnati Public Schools job reductions and budget cuts.

Community Education News

Cincinnati school cuts proposal could eliminate more than 100 jobs next year

Cincinnati school cuts could reshape staffing and student services across the district next school year. The discussions intensified after district leaders proposed eliminating more than 100 positions to close a major budget gap. The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education is considering sweeping staffing reductions as officials work to address a projected $58 million budget…

ByNina OliverioMay 19, 20260Comments

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Greater Cincinnati school district faces $1.8M in cuts if November levy fails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cincinnati school cuts proposal could eliminate more than 100 jobs next year

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