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Franz Welser-Most, Conductor, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Politician
Applause: Thursday, October 29, 2009
He’s no politician but he engineered one of the most powerful political machines in Cleveland. We’ll hear what’s on the mind of this insider on the next Applause. And he walks softly, carries a SMALL STICK, and gets big results, and has the Cleveland Orchestra doing something they haven’t done in over 80 years. All this and more on the next Applause...

A Forum on Cleveland’s Mayoral Race
The Sound of Ideas: Monday, October 26, 2009
In this year's race for Mayor of Cleveland, challenger Bill Patmon has had difficulty gaining traction. From jobs to education, his criticisms of Mayor Frank Jackson seem to be falling flat. And even some of Jackson's critics say he hasn't really done anything wrong though he hasn't exceeded expectations either. The city’s economic engine remains stalled and its schools continue to under-perform. Monday morning at 9, join host Dan Moulthrop with your questions for incumbent Mayor Frank Jackson and challenger Bill Patmon.

More Ohio Kids Taking Part In After School Programs
Regional News Stories: Friday, October 23, 2009
A group that advocates for after school programs puts Ohio on its list of "states on the move" when it comes to providing supervised activities for kids. But, it says, there are still lots of children faring for themselves. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Great Lakes Science Center Opens Mather Museum Connector
Regional News Stories: Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Great Lakes Science Center will cut the ribbon Thursday to open a new glass-enclosed connector to the Steamship William G. Mather Museum.

California Family Chooses School Where Children will Speak Spanish
NewsDepth: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Experts say getting your children into a good school can be the key to a good education. Thelma Gutierrez reports on a family in California who made drastic changes to make sure their young children got into a school where they would learn a second language. They chose Jefferson Elementary in Lindsay, California, a school with a special program called “Dual Immersion.” The goal is fluency in Spanish and English by sixth grade.

Grants For Grads Aims To Stem Brain Drain
Regional News Stories: Monday, October 19, 2009
A new program designed to help keep Ohio's college graduates in Ohio goes into effect today. The new Grants for Grads program provides graduates help with a down payment on a home in Ohio. In an interview with Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles, Doug Garver of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency explains how the program will work.

Cleveland State Inaugurates New President
Regional News Stories: Friday, October 16, 2009
This was an historic day at Cleveland State University, as the school inaugurated its' 6th President, Dr. Ronald Berkman.

H1N1 Flu Keeps Students Home From School
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Northeast Ohio Schools are feeling the increase in flu cases, most suspected of being the H1N1 virus that's been confirmed in communities across the country. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

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Resources

Webliography: Classroom Discipline

Funding

Funding for the coverage of education topics comes from the Ferro Foundation; The GAR Foundation; The George Gund Foundation; and The Cleveland Foundation.