Schools

Kindergartener's funny video to help Lomond Elementary raise money

Submitted by kholloway on Thursday, May 2nd, 12:00 pm

One of Lomond Elementary's youngest students is working really hard to raise money for the school's fundraiser which ends Friday, May 3rd.

To watch the funny video that has helped Miles gain attention, click here.

If you would like to help Miles and donate to Lomond Elementary here's how:

Go to: https://www.payforit.net/MakeItemPaymentEx.aspx

Select Ohio, Shaker Heights, Lomond -

Lomond Elementary is located in Shaker Heights, OH.

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20th Annual Field Trip Expo at PlayhouseSquare

Submitted by A.Hake, Web Producer

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 7:13am

20th Annual Field Trip Expo at PlayhouseSquare

Cleveland, OH - PlayhouseSquare will welcome hundreds of educators from all over Northeast Ohio to the 20th annual Fair on the Square presented by Huntington Bank on Monday, April 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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School suspensions and expulsions may create other problems

Submitted by JTullos on Thursday, February 28th, 8:05 am

School suspensions and expulsions may seem to be an effective discipline method for severe and ongoing school disciplinary problems. However, these methods often create unforeseen problems, especially if they are applied in a zero-tolerance setting.

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Adults in Ohio score higher on GED test in 2012

Submitted by JTullos on Tuesday, February 19th, 8:05 am

After one year of successful computer-based GED testing in Ohio, GED Testing Service has found that adults are passing at higher rates and finishing faster.

Key data from GED Testing Service's analysis:

· In 2012, the national pass rate for adults taking the GED test on computer was 88 percent compared with 71 percent for those who tested on paper.

· In 2012, more than 120 computerized GED test were delivered in Ohio and 81 percent of adults earned passing scores on subject tests.

· Adults testing on computer were 59 percent more likely to retake a failed test instead of giving up and dropping out of the program.

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Students attending more than 200 Ohio schools eligible for EdChoice

Submitted by tpatterson on Thursday, January 24th, 4:05 pm

Ohio students who attend 213 schools in 28 districts in the state are expected to be eligible to apply for an EdChoice scholarship for the 2013-2014 school year, according to a list released by the Ohio Department of Education.

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Experts say all schools need nurses

Submitted by JTullos on Thursday, January 3rd, 8:11 am

Every school district should have a school physician and every school building a school nurse, according to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). 　

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Doctors say recess is necessary

Submitted by JTullos on Wednesday, January 2nd, 8:54 am

Both recess and physical education in schools promote activity and a healthy lifestyle, and should be a daily break for young children and adolescents. A new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “The Crucial Role of Recess in Schools,” will be published in the January 2013 issue of Pediatrics.

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