U.S. high schools reach 80 percent graduation rate
A federal study presented at the Building a Graduation Summit shows U.S. public high schools hitting an 80 percent graduation rate, with projections toward 90 percent by 2020. Growth comes from dropout awareness, accountability measures, and targeted interventions, especially for African American and Hispanic students.
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Lorain blight docket could expand with city plan
Lorain Municipal Court saw seven cases in 45 minutes on Wednesdays docket praised as smooth by Magistrate Chris Cook. The city’s anti blight initiative may bring up to 1 500 new cases in six to twelve months and about 300 on the June 25 schedule as re inspections of cited properties proceed. Judge Mark Mihok weighs hiring a part time magistrate and clerk but delaying for now.
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Lorain backs up as housing code enforcement grows
Lorain's intensified housing enforcement from July 2012 to April 1 2014 produced 387 yet 3884 inspections 2060 compliant 1415 to re inspect 2674 citations issued 96 referred for prosecution 78 demolitions 71 extensions 159 returned violation letters indicating a growing backlog in code enforcement from the city.
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Concealed Carry in Ohio Faces Ten Year Review
Ten years after Ohio opened concealed carry, permits rise with fewer limits yet predicted enrollment fell short of initial hopes. Lawmakers and gun lobbyists forecast high uptake. anti gun advocates warned of more violence while health and FBI data show mixed crime trends and narrowed local restrictions.
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Vote for Elyria teacher in Top Teacher Search
Elyria High School teacher Stacie Starr is featured in Live with Kelly and Michael's Top Teacher Search. Cast a vote every 24 hours at bit.ly/QyZAjT and see The Chronicle-Telegram on Facebook for more details.
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