[...] more about The Strive Partnership, BRIDGES for a Just Community, and Public Allies Cincinnati Launch Educational Partnership to Better Serve Young People

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory, along with CPS Superintendent Mary Ronan and The Strive Partnership's Greg Landsman, announced Wednesday that Cincinnati is among eight cities that won a $40,000 grant from Target to help raise third-grade reading levels. The money will recruit and train 50 tutors to work with 100 students at Roberts Paideia Academy and four other Cincinnati Public schools where significant numbers of students struggle with reading: Rockdale Academy in Avondale, Mount Airy School, Pleasant Hill Academy in College Hill and Pleasant Ridge Montessori School. [...] more about Reading grant to assist CPS tutoring efforts

 Grant to support 50 tutors helping 100 students read by 3rd grade

East Price Hill – Mayor Mark Mallory, Cincinnati Public Schools Superintendent Mary Ronan, and The Strive Partnership’s Executive Director Greg Landsman announced a new, joint initiative that has won a $40,000 competitive national grant from Cities of Service and Service Nation, funded by Target.  The grant will be used to recruit and train 50 reading tutors who will help 100 students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in 5 targeted schools prepare to meet the 3rd Grade Guarantee. [...] more about Mayor Mallory, Cincinnati Public, and The Strive Partnership Win $40,000 Grant from Target

The collective work of many partners within our Greather Cincinnati region were highlighted this weekend, with a story airing on the Today Show, and additional stories and tools being posted online through NBC and MSNBC. 

Today Show clip: School teaches kids to 'Be the Change' [...] more about Collective Work of Cincinnati Partners highlighted by Education Nation

The Cincinnati Enquirer has sent out a memo to all Ohio and Kentucky public school students and teachers, asking for their opinion regarding the roll-out of the Common Core Standards. With a chance to sit in on editorial board meetings as the Enquirer shapes its coverage of education reform, we encourage you to send in your information so that your feedback can be heard. 

For details, click here. [...] more about Students and Teachers asked for Common Core Standards Feedback