MANSFIELD — Janeen Hire didn’t give up, even as her voice was giving out. “A speech therapist with laryngitis,” she said, voice breaking as she stood at the podium in the Mansfield City Schools board room. Board members, family members and other school employees and students chuckled. The district recognized Hire as an “Every Student, […]
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Here’s how Richland County schools did on the Ohio School Report Cards
COLUMBUS — It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing. The pumpkin spice lattes are brewing. High school football is back. And the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released its annual School Report Cards. In Richland County, eight of nine school districts received an overall three star rating or higher, indicating […]
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Here’s your guide to reading the Ohio School Report Card
COLUMBUS — Kids aren’t the only ones getting grades. Every fall, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce releases its Ohio School Report Cards. These report cards rate public schools on things like student achievement, academic progress, early literacy and graduation rates. But they also provide a treasure trove of data on school finance, staffing ratios, […]
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Mansfield City updates policy on gang-related clothing, activity
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School board addressed current events with a policy update at its most recent meeting. The board also voted 4-0 to approve an update to the district’s code of conduct and dress code. Board member Chris Elswick was absent from the meeting. The revisions prohibit students from wearing or displaying clothing, colors, […]
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Mansfield Schools deficit persists but gap is decreasing
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools Treasurer Tacy Courtright said the district’s finances are improving, in part due to the most recent biennial state budget. Courtright presented the district’s November five-year forecast during a meeting earlier this month. Public school treasurers are required by the state to submit two five-year forecasts a year. These forecasts provide an […]
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Mansfield City earns 3-star rating on school report card
MANSFIELD — Staff, visitors and board members applauded Tuesday night as Mansfield City Schools announced the latest overall score on the Ohio School District Report Cards. Mansfield City Schools averaged a three-star rating, meaning it met state standards during the previous school year. How do school report cards work? School report cards are released each […]