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12/31/2009 8:30:00 AMCMSD Introduces Distinctive Four Prong Approach to District Transformation

On Tuesday, Dr. Eugene Sanders, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District will unveil the district’s widely-anticipated Academic Transformation Plan. CMSD's academic transformation represents the most comprehensive and ambitious plan in the history of the district and calls for fundamental changes in every aspect of school operations including accountability, support and expectations of all those involved in the education process.

12/15/2009 10:00:00 AMCEO Statement Regarding Ohio Auditor of State Special Audit Findings

Today, the Ohio Auditor of State (AOS) released the findings of a special audit conducted on the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The special audit was prompted when a CMSD employee reported “a suspicious new vendor” to the Ohio AOS during the district’s 2008 routine financial statement audit.

12/8/2009 10:00:00 AMCleveland Officials Announce Nation’s Report Card Results: Flat Scores Support Need for Transformation

Cleveland Metropolitan School District officials today announced the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) results. Often referred to as the Nation’s Report Card, test results show Cleveland 4th and 8th grade students’ mathematics scores have remained relatively flat and illustrate no significant difference from the 2007 results.

11/10/2009 12:30:00 PMGlenville Tarblooders Advance in High School Football Playoffs

The Glenville Football team has advanced to the Regional Semifinals by defeating North Roylton 41 - 16.  The Tarblooders will face the St. Ignatius Wildcats on Saturday, November 14, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at Lakewood Stadium, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Lakewood 44107.

10/1/2009 12:30:00 PMSenate Soccer Championship Lincoln-West vs. John Marshall

The 2009 Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Senate Soccer Championship will take place on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Collinwood Athletic Complex, E 152 Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.

9/21/2009 8:30:00 AMErnst & Young Engages in CMSD Beautification Project


The Cleveland Metropolitan School District and nearly 100 Ernst & Young volunteers will join forces to give a face-lift to five CMSD schools’ (Collinwood, Henry Longfellow, Iowa Maple, Waverly and Garrett Morgan) outdoor areas.

8/29/2009 8:30:00 AMCleveland Metropolitan School District Celebrates 4th Annual “Hats Off to CMSD Kids Day”

Dr. Eugene Sanders, CEO of Cleveland Schools, invites the Cleveland community out to tip their hats in celebration of the 4th annual “Hats Off to CMSD Kids Day” on Friday, October 2, 2009.

8/25/2009 8:30:00 AMCleveland Schools CEO Welcome Students and Staff Back to School

It’s time to get back into the swing of things and what better way to start your school year off than receiving a personal greeting by Cleveland Schools CEO, Dr. Eugene Sanders.

8/25/2009 8:30:00 AMCMSD Presents Bold Steps to Transform the District

Today, Dr. Eugene Sanders, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District shared the proposed framework that will guide the district through developing a bold, system-wide performance transformation plan. The purpose of this plan is to dramatically improve the district’s academic performance.

8/21/2009 8:30:00 AMCMSD Hosts Media Roundtable to Share Stimulus and State Report Card Preview

Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Dr. Eugene Sanders invites local reporters to attend a media roundtable as he provides a preview of three critical pieces of district business

3/5/2009 8:30:00 AMClosing the Achievement Gap Program

East High School will host a symposium attended by President of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus and State Representative Sandra Williams. The essence of the symposium is to share, discuss and celebrate the successes of Governor Ted Strickland’s Closing the Achievement Gap program.

2/24/2009 3:00:00 PMLocal Heroes

Eight-year-old Marquis McCollins, second grader at Kenneth Clement Boys Leadership Academy, saved the life of his two year old brother. CMSD's Division of Safety and Security will present Marquis with first Safe and Secure Hero Award during an assembly of his peers, family and local supporters

2/17/2009 4:00:00 PMJohn Hay White Coat

The John Hay Campus Cleveland School of Science and Medicine will host its third annual “White Coat Ceremony: A Celebration of Achievement”. The program officially welcomes the freshmen class of aspiring doctors into full membership of the school community.

2/17/2009 8:30:00 AMMorehouse

The students of Martin Luther King Jr. Career Campus welcome prestigious Morehouse College President, Dr. Robert M. Franklin to their school. Dr. Franklin will address a group of 9th grade males that are a part of the Governor’s Initiative for Closing the Achievement Gap. Franklin’s comments will focus on the importance of African American males embracing and pursuing education on all levels and the legacy of Morehouse College.

1/2/2009 11:00:00 AMMax Hayes Athletes

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Office of Interscholastic Athletics and Student Activities, in conjunction with the Greater Cleveland Area Special Olympics, are proud to announce that Lukas Erikson, a 10th grader at Max Hayes and partner in the Unified Sports program, and Arlenn Hicks, a 9th grader at Max Hayes, have been chosen as representatives of the United States at the Special Olympics Global Youth Activation Summit