May 2019
CMSD shares proposals for programs, facilities
CMSD has issued recommendations that are designed to give all K-8 students equal access to quality academic programs and facilities while efficiently using limited resources.
CEO Eric Gordon has been sharing the draft recommendations at regional community meetings that will end June 1.
These recommendations, which are based on extensive data analysis and community feedback, are only for K-8 schools. Changes would take effect during the 2020-21 school year. A similar process for high schools will follow in the fall.
The K-8 proposals include:
- Close four schools – Willow, Iowa-Maple, Michael R. White and Case.
- Relocate five schools – Kenneth W. Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy, Valley View Boys’ Leadership Academy, Tremont Montessori, Bolton and Dike School of the Arts. The two all-boys schools would be consolidated into one school, as would Bolton and Dike.
- Renovate or construct five new buildings for students in seven schools – Clark, Walton, Denison, Charles A. Mooney, Joseph M. Gallagher, Marion C. Seltzer and Douglas MacArthur Girls’ Leadership Academy. Clark would be consolidated with Walton and Denison would be consolidated with Mooney. The projects are part of a continuing modernization program funded by the state and a local bond issue.
“We have some difficult decisions to make,” said Gordon, who described the recommendations as a work in progress. “But we believe these are the most responsible things to do. We are trying to do what’s best for the District.”
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Cavaliers, Goodyear build STEM lab (Photo gallery)
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. have built a new STEM lab where CMSD teachers will train to incorporate digital fabrication in instruction.
The space, located at the East Professional Center, was a chemistry lab when the building, now used for professional development, was known as East High School. Most recently, the lab served as a storage room.
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“It’s amazing,” said Sarah Wallace, who oversees MC²STEM High School’s mobile Fab Lab, used by students across the District. “And it’s just going to get better and better as we put more equipment and people in there. When teachers know more about it, we’re going to be pushing people away.”
For now, the lab has four 3D printers. Wallace said plans call for adding more 3D printers, plus laser and vinyl cutters and other digital fabrication equipment.
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Districts take advantage of CMSD’s expertise in SEL
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CMSD, a national leader in social and emotional learning, personally shared that expertise with neighbors this month.
At least 10 school systems registered for an SEL conference that CMSD hosted May 16 and repeated May 17. Upward of 400 participants from Cleveland, other districts and community agencies spent one of the two days at the Hilton Garden Inn.
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CEO Eric Gordon opened the gathering by outlining curriculum and other sweeping steps that the District has taken to help students manage their emotions, make responsible decisions and form healthy relationships.
What is called the Humanware program began to take shape after a student at a now-defunct downtown high school opened fire in 2007, wounding two classmates and two teachers before killing himself. Gordon has pledged to continue talking about that day in hopes of avoiding another tragedy.
SC4K pilot to blanket classrooms with assistance
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Shoes and Clothes for Kids will provide clothing and supplies to entire classrooms in five K-8 schools in an attempt to improve attendance and reading scores.
With help from the school-wear company French Toast, SC4K will furnish uniforms and other clothing and school supplies for all students in kindergarten through third grade at the five schools, as well as supplies that teachers often buy for the children.
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The nonprofit will replenish the goods monthly during the pilot program, which will run for three years. After the three years, the pilot's impact will be evaluated. One measure will be how students fare in meeting Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee.
“We’re going to try giving them continuous attention,” said Terry Uhl, executive director of Shoes and Clothes for Kids. “If it’s successful, we will work with the community to see how to best implement a larger program to get the same results.”
The Eaton Corp., Dominion Energy Foundation and Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation are supporting the initiative.
John Marshall IT selected for STEM network
John Marshall IT was one of 14 schools recently admitted to the Ohio STEM Learning Network. The designation formally comes from the Ohio STEM Committee, made up of the state superintendent of public instruction, the chancellor of the Department of Higher Education, the director of development and four members of the public.
The designation recognizes a holistic approach that goes beyond the STEM basics of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Schools in the network demonstrate exceptional proof of engagement across academic disciplines, empowerment of students to be creative problem-solvers and a commitment to a quality STEM education for all students.
CMSD's MC²STEM High School and Orchard STEM PreK-8 previously received the honor.
Project unites NASA, sewing and dancing (Video)
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What do sewing, dancing, and NASA all have in common?
They’re all after school clubs at the John Marshall Campus. They also recently collaborated on a special project called “Leap with Light,” combining costume skills, complicated choreography and wearable technology into a one-of-a-kind performance that looks like something you would see on “America’s Got Talent” or “So You Think You Can Dance.”
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The students worked and rehearsed for months. “Leap with Light” was part of John Marshall’s Performing Arts Spring Showcase, which also featured the concert band, drumline, drama club, and more.
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