Legacy costs loom as significant problem for schools

Looking for leaders

K.i.d.s. is looking for a few leaders who believe that all children can learn and be successful. The Dayton-based school reform organization wants educators who can set ambitious, quantifiable goals for students, and use the best data available to measure the results.

Helping schools get better

When Robert Pohl visits a school, his aim is to look at all aspects of its operation, from finances to academics. But the first thing he looks for is a sense of urgency."It should permeate the entire school, from the principal to the secretary to the custodian," Pohl said.

Teaching kids to cheat

Educators in some districts throughout Ohio may be teaching more than reading, writing, and arithmetic to prepare students for state achievement tests. Some kids may also be getting a crash course in Cheating 101.

A scandal a day keeps good policy at bay

A three-day series in the Cleveland Plain Dealer argues that charter schools across Ohio, "despite notable exceptions," are sinking fast.