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2018 State of the Schools

In November 2016, the city of Cleveland voted overwhelmingly ( http://www.wkyc.com/news/education/cleveland-metropolitan-school-district-levy-passes/350194221) to renew the 15-mill levy that funded The Cleveland Plan. The last seven State of the Schools addresses have focused on the progress the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has made in service to Cleveland's families, including  increased graduation rates and the opening of  a varied portfolio of school options for families.

 

Launched in September 2012, The Cleveland Plan has a goal of tripling the number of Cleveland students enrolled in high-performing schools.  A lot has changed in six years.  How is The Cleveland Plan working?  What are the current priorities and what challenges remain? How much is Cleveland's persistent poverty rate and social issues preventing students from learning and achieving their full potential?

Eric S. Gordon

CEO, Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Robyn Minter Smyers

President, Board of Directors, The City Club of Cleveland

Natalia Garcia is a digital producer for the education team at Ideastream Public Media.