Abduction Scare Hits Elyria and Lorain Youth
A white male in his 30s grabbed a 10 year old girl’s legs at her bedroom window in Elyria and attempted to pull her inside. Soon after Lorain police reported three similar incidents, with two gropings and one exposure, prompting school lockdowns and heightened patrols as investigators scour the area for a suspect.
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Mixed grades for school districts in Ohio report
Elyria Schools explains that state report cards separate passing rate from student growth. The Ohio Department of Education released the 2015 report card while districts prepare for PARCC tests, with concerns about data timing and accuracy. Daniel White of Midview notes limited time to analyze PARCC data for the 2015 2016 report.
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Grading With A Curve Amid PARCC Transition
The 2014-15 school year faced PARCC test controversy as Ohio shifts from the PARCC suite amid funding pullbacks and critics. Officials urge not to compare PARCC results with prior tests, noting new standards and a one year transition.
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Lorain names ex councilman safety director amid controversy
Former Lorain councilman Dan Given was named safety-service director by Mayor Chase Ritenauer, replacing Robert Fowler. Police oppose the appointment citing an ongoing criminal investigation tied to Given’s 2006 CRA vote. The CRA changes granted abatements to homeowners and prompted lawsuits and multi-agency scrutiny.
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