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Ohio’s 2025-26 School Report Cards: CPS Hits 3 Stars, Columbus City Schools Improves

The Ohio Department of Education released its 2025-2026 school report cards on September 15, 2026. Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) achieved a 3-star overall rating, its first time meeting state standards since the 2021 accountability law changes. Columbus City Schools (CCS) improved to 2.5 stars, breaking a streak of 2-star ratings. The report cards evaluate districts on six components: achievement, progress, gap closing, graduation, early literacy, and college/career/workforce/military readiness (CCWMR).

via WLWT|

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Columbus Schools Scandal: Leaked Document Sparks Controversy and Delays

A leaked document from Columbus City Schools board member Brandon Simmons has sparked controversy over proposed school closures and strategies to manage union opposition, including exploiting racial dynamics and manipulating media. Board President Christina Vera stated the document does not reflect the board's position, while the teachers' union has called for Simmons' resignation and the rejection of the closure plan. The document frames the situation as a "war" with the union and suggests aggressive tactics to control board meetings and public perception.

via The Columbus Dispatch|

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"School Closings and Delays in Central and Northeast Ohio Due to Bitter Cold on Jan. 17, 2024"

More than 20 central Ohio school districts have announced closures or delays for Wednesday, Jan. 17, due to bitterly cold temperatures, with wind chills forecast to reach as low as -15 degrees. Columbus City Schools are closed for students due to a scheduled staff records day, not the cold weather. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory, and the list of closures and delays will be updated as additional information becomes available.

via The Columbus Dispatch|

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Dr. Angela Chapman appointed as Columbus schools superintendent amidst controversy.

Angela Chapman, interim superintendent of Columbus City Schools, has been selected as the permanent superintendent of the district, the largest in Ohio. Chapman, who has been with the district since 2019, was the only finalist already working in the district. The other two finalists carried previous job controversies with them. Chapman holds three degrees, including a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Tennessee State University. She has led the implementation of an $8 million grant to improve the district’s “principal pipeline” and has served on administration during the sudden shift to remote learning during COVID-19.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

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Controversy Surrounds Columbus Superintendent Finalist's Contractor Selection and State Policy Flouting.

An internal audit of George "Eric" Thomas' time as Chief Turnaround Officer with the Georgia Department of Education revealed that he hand-picked contractors, flouted state policies, and paid a contractor before he was legally notified of the contract award. Thomas is a finalist for superintendent of Columbus City Schools, and the audit was obtained through a public records request. Columbus City Schools declined to comment on whether the school board was aware of the audit's findings before selecting Thomas as a finalist. Final interviews with Thomas and the other two candidates started on Monday, and a decision by the board could be made this week.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

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