StateImpact Ohio

Lordstown school officials is holding a community forum on its finances Thursday night. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/lordstown-schools-update-community-on-finances-as-gm-plant-goes-dark.

A letter calling for the elimination of the academic distress commission led Mayor Ritenauer to call a joint meeting. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/lorain-leaders-seek-varying-interventions-in-school-management-conflicts.

Teens at Orange High School formed a group to help them deal with their addiction to vaping. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/stateimpact/2019/02/13/kicking-the-vaping-habit-at-orange-high-school.

The teachers formed a union last spring and are negotiating their first contract with the charter school. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/summit-academy-parma-teachers-union-sets-february-19-strike-date.

Wright Path Solutions is seeking payment for services rendered when CEOGC's board and CEO were embroiled in a lawsuit. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/pr-firm-suing-head-start-agency-for-breach-of-contract.

The CEO position was created by the state legislature in 2015 to overhaul school districts classified as failing. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/five-candidates-and-one-incumbent-seek-top-east-cleveland-schools-job.

Third Federal Foundation wraparound services provide prenatal care, food assistance and more in Slavic Village Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/foundation-supports-wraparound-services-for-slavic-village-families-schools.

A multi-million dollar program promising to fund college for Cleveland public high school grads is underway. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/say-yes-cleveland-launches-with-promise-to-pay-college-tuition.

Returning to the Lake Erie League means more diversity among athletes and less travel time for Shaker students. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/racial-slurs-influence-shaker-heights-move-to-new-athletic-league.

U Akron Campus Safety- There's an App For That Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/university-of-akron-campus-safety-theres-an-app-for-that.