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Student at Trinity High School in Garfield Heights found with gun on campus, officials say

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:04:33 GMT

Trinity High School says President and Principal William Svoboda acted quickly to confiscate a gun from a student on campus Friday morning. No one was hurt.

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Lorain City School District expected to lay off more than 100 employees as part of plan to cut $17 million from budget

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:46:03 GMT

The Lorain City School District's decision to cut $17 million from its budget will result in more that 100 layoffs and the elimination of some student electives.

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Ohio recruits military veterans as teachers with bonuses to inspire students

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:55:14 GMT

One London Middle School teacher is proof of why the state believes veterans are “difference makers” by design.

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Cost of Relief: Your Taxes, Your Schools | Ohio lawmakers promise property tax reform as schools warn of deep budget cuts

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:04:15 GMT

Ohio's property tax overhaul is sparking debate: Lawmakers aim to bring $3 billion in relief, but public school leaders warn of drastic budget cuts.

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Akron school leaders outline staffing reductions as part of plan to cut $11M from budget

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:51:02 GMT

Akron school officials are proposing staffing reductions and operational cuts as part of a plan to close an $11 million budget gap while aiming to limit layoffs.

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Cost of Relief: Your Taxes, Your Schools | With property taxes up in Northeast Ohio, homeowners push reform as school leaders warn of funding impact

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:52:37 GMT

Property taxes are soaring in Northeast Ohio, sparking a grassroots push to abolish them. As reforms loom, public schools face financial uncertainty.

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Larry Summers will resign from Harvard due to Epstein ties, university says

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:25:04 GMT

Harvard's investigation into Larry Summers' connections with Jeffrey Epstein leads to his resignation, marking a consequential moment for university leadership.

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Kent State students raising future service dogs through new Collar Scholars program: Ready Pet GO!

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:31:15 GMT

Ohio’s first collegiate puppy-raising club for Canine Companions is helping train life-changing service dogs.

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Ohio lawmaker pushes bill to enforce higher education overhaul

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:10:20 GMT

New bill would require state colleges and universities to certify their compliance with SB 1 every year.

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Ohio auditor says West Geauga Local Schools lost $41,500 in vendor email scam

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:12:51 GMT

Two West Geauga Local Schools employees have been faulted for alleged negligence following a vendor scam that saw the district lose $41,500.

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Louisville Elementary School closes due to house fire on Nickel Plate Street

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:21:16 GMT

Officials said the closure only applies to Louisville Elementary School and that all other Louisville City Schools buildings will operate as scheduled.

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3News Investigates: Former tenured Baldwin Wallace professors sue university over layoffs

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:36:53 GMT

Former BW faculty claim the school bypassed tenure protections during restructuring. A federal judge's decision could have implications for colleges nationwide.

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How Kent State's Black United Students helped turn a week into a national observance: Black History Month

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:07:03 GMT

In 1970, student activists at Kent State University launched one of the first month-long celebrations of Black history - years before it was recognized nationwide.

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iAlert: School closings and delays

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:01:12 GMT

Is your school closed today? Check the list.

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Midview Local School District names interim superintendent after voting to part ways with Frank Major

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:03:23 GMT

Midview Superintendent Frank Major was placed on leave amid unspecified 'allegations' against him. He will not return to his post and has agreed to resign on May 1.

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How the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is using artificial intelligence

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:10:57 GMT

Shawn Braxton, executive director of IT customer excellence for the district, says digital tools can help when one-on-one time is limited.

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Northeast Ohio teacher charged after alleged secret recording of nude minor, Medina police say

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:49:41 GMT

Eric Christopher Dockery, 47, of Medina, faces several felony charges. Police say he taught at Apex Academy in East Cleveland.

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Kent State University student diagnosed with Neisseria meningitidis

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:08:41 GMT

According to school officials, the Kent City Health Department has identified and contacted all individuals who had close contact with the student.

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Parma school board president steps down after 1 month; cites time constraints, hostility

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:30:32 GMT

'Threats, harassment, and intimidation have no place in public service.'

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After Lourdes, Siena Heights closures, here's where enrollment stands at northwest Ohio schools

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:32:16 GMT

Community colleges and trade school options, even in high school, saw the largest increases in enrollment over recent years in northwest Ohio.

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Kent State Professor Emeritus Jerry Lewis, who fought to keep memory of May 4 massacre victims alive, dies at 88

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:25:23 GMT

Dr. Jerry Lewis, a beloved Kent State professor, has died at age 88. He shaped his legacy by aiding May 4 victims and preserving their story for future generations.

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Lighting the way: Dr. Julian Earls, NASA Glenn leader and Olympic torchbearer

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:47:44 GMT

For Black History Month, Leon Bibb shares the story of a NASA leader and physicist whose impact reaches far beyond space.

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Rocky River High School staff member arrested on attempted contributing to delinquency of a minor charges, police say

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:35:07 GMT

In a letter obtained by 3News, the Rocky River City School District confirmed that Michael Sandy has been placed on paid administrative leave.

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The College of Wooster cuts 22 staff positions amid falling enrollment, rising costs

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:06:23 GMT

The College of Wooster has announced a restructuring that includes cutting 22 staff positions amid declining enrollment and rising costs.

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'You’re a coward': Independent journalist recounts confrontation with Ohio State professor caught on camera

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:03:29 GMT

Michael Newman told 10TV his doctor described his injury as whiplash from a car accident.

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How students at Kidder Elementary in Brunswick are learning American Sign Language to better communicate

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:25:51 GMT

The second graders began learning American Sign Language after attending an assembly where they learned some students in their building have hearing loss.

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Northeast Ohio school districts face millions in budget cuts amid funding shortfalls

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:22:22 GMT

Several school district leaders across Northeast Ohio say lost state funding, property tax reform and failed levies are putting pressure on already strained budgets.

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Bomb threats referencing Haitian immigrants prompt closures in Springfield, Gov. Mike DeWine says

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:48:52 GMT

The threats in Springfield came a week after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.

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iAlert: School closings and delays in Northeast Ohio

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:04:24 GMT

Check the full iAlert list to see if your school is closed or on a delay.

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Elyria Board of Education approves budget cuts amid $9 million deficit

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:32:29 GMT

District leaders say the approved plan includes staff reductions along with cuts to programs and services.

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Green Local Schools closed Monday amid ‘mechanical issues within our transportation fleet’

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:32:31 GMT

“We apologize for the inconvenience, but the safety and well-being of our students are our highest priorities.”

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Akron officials urge residents to clear sidewalks as students return to school

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:07:49 GMT

City and school leaders say uncleared sidewalks can put students at risk as winter conditions linger.

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Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland ranks 25th globally in TIME's World’s Top Universities of 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:40:53 GMT

“We’re honored to receive this distinction, especially in the year in which we’re celebrating our 200th anniversary.”

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Crews work through freezing temperatures to repair water main break in Brunswick

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:44:38 GMT

3News spoke with the homeowner who said that both his garage and basement were taking on water as crews attempted to stop the flow.

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Ohio lawmakers propose income cap for EdChoice Scholarship vouchers under House Bill 643

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:20:30 GMT

Two Ohio lawmakers have proposed a $500,000 income cap on the EdChoice voucher program, aiming to cut state spending and help shift funds to public schools.

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Calamity days are gone: How Northeast Ohio schools are adjusting to weather and unexpected closures

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:25:27 GMT

Instead of their previous allotment of five 'calamity days,' Ohio schools must now meet minimum instructional hours or be forced to extend the academic calendar.

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Venezuelan man who posed as teenager and enrolled at Ohio high school sentenced to prison

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:36:33 GMT

Anthony Labrador-Sierra pleaded guilty in September to federal charges of lying on immigration and firearms forms.

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Crews battle fire at University of Akron's Physical Facilities Operations Center

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:14:20 GMT

No injuries were reported. There is no word yet on how the fire started or the extent of the damage.

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Classes canceled Friday at Wadsworth Intermediate School due to major heating system leak

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:37:53 GMT

A major leak in the heating system at Wadsworth Intermediate School forced the district to cancel class on Friday amid single-digit temperatures.

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Salt shortage continues to strain Northeast Ohio communities as another major snowstorm approaches

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:14:52 GMT

Northeast Ohio faces a critical road salt shortage as a major snowstorm looms. Some school districts have already canceled classes heading into Friday.

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