With the extension of the Stay-At-Home order being put in to effect this week, Columbus City Schools have made the appropriate adjustments to reach and educate students in this difficult time. The state of Ohio has forced CCS, Ohio’s largest school district, to move to virtual learning for all students. Superintendent, Dr. Talisa Dixon, […]
Many teachers and staff in Columbus City Schools are outraged after an announced restructuring for special education and gifted student programs within Columbus City Schools. According to the Columbus Education Association, which represents the districts 4,000 plus teachers, the restructuring violates their current contract. On Friday the school district announced that 21 of the 26 […]
Now I know for a fact I hated and I really mean hated 3 of my teachers from elementary to high school and many times I would wish that something would happen to them either over night or on their way to work but my wish never came true. I even thought about pushing one […]
Parents rest easy , the school year has been saved and Columbus teachers won’t be going on strike anytime soon after signing a 3 year contract that gives teachers , nurses and social support workers a 3% annual raise. New superintendent Dr. Talisa Dixon said in a statement on Sunday “I believe the tentative contract demonstrates […]
Better pay, smaller class sizes and other requests are on the table that teachers want. Columbus teachers took their protest to the streets and all the way to City Hall on Monday. Contract negotiations include demands for the teachers and for students. “I hope the kids get what they need in terms of mental health […]
Columbus City Schools teachers plan to march outside of city hall this afternoon! The march will occur as contract negotiations continue with the school board. The march will begin before the city council’s scheduled meeting. Last month, the nearly 4,000 Columbus Education Association teachers authorized a 10-day notice, in the event they go on […]
As a former teacher , I know the challenges that teachers face….class size, book and just over all materials is not just a want it’s a NEED! And I haven’t taught in over 10 yrs so to hear that these are the things that teachers are still fighting for is just mind blogging. According to […]
Now growing up there were a lot of teachers I didn’t like, If I ever got the chance to throw a snow ball at my 4th grade teacher Miss Toon, I would knock that wig off lol she was just mean for nnnnnoooooo reason lol that being said. I would never and I mean NEVER […]
A great teacher will go miles to make sure their students learn. We want to give a huge shoutout to one of our own Central Columbus teachers that is making news for her creative way of teaching. Jovone Houp is a third-grade teacher at Linden McKinley STEM Academy. She has used hip-hop to engage her students […]
It’s always a fine line and double edge sword when it comes to dealing with children that aren’t yours. Especially within the school system. When you’re a teacher and have a student that is “disrespectful” or “out of line” what are some of the best ways on how to deal with it. This teacher DEFINITELY […]
A Washington, D.C. mother requested the video from her 7-year-old son’s school’s hallway, after he told her he had been assaulted by a schoolmate’s parent. Police are currently investigating after a parent was caught on cameras at KIPP DC Spring Academy punching Lena Mclean‘s son, John, in the stomach. In the video, John can be seen […]
