Shortage of minority teachers noted in Ohio districts
Elyria officials report few minority teacher applicants despite high minority student enrollment. Pay gaps and competition from other professions cited. Regents and state education leaders note a declining pool of minority teaching candidates since the 1980s, worsened by cuts in college grants. Districts like Olmsted Falls and Berea discuss interviewing and recruitment challenges.
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Judith James
Ube Board of Regents
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Robert Moore
Ohio Department of Education
Ohio
Moore
Berea Schools
Gary Puntel
Puntel
Olmsted Falls
John Church
Church
Terry Anderson Returns Home After Captivity
Terry Anderson arrived in Cleveland from Boston and traveled to Lorain with media coverage and family awaiting him. He spoke of relief and gratitude, thanked organizer Jack LaVinha, and described adjusting to life with his daughter Salome and fiancée Madeleine Bassil. Anderson plans a slow transition, a book about his captivity, and a quiet family reunion before resuming normal life.
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Jack LaVinha
Terry Anderson
Cleveland
Anderson
Usair
Eileen Perusek
Leila Arden
Avon Lake
Northern
Ohio
Salome
Madeleine Bassil
Perusek
Arden
143 Arrested in Abortion Clinic Protest
Police arrested 143 people during the third day of protests at three clinics. Among those detained were 31 protesters aged 8 to 17. The crowd included about 2,500 participants from both sides of the dispute outside Summit Women's Health Organization and nearby clinics.
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Tsere
Tagle Wts Ay Uitry
Summit Women's Health Organization
Gol
Elyria district aims to grow own minority teachers
Elyria's Mundorf said the district will cultivate minority teachers by encouraging local graduates to pursue education careers. He noted the system must persuade students that teaching is a valued profession and worth considering to address staffing challenges.
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Ken Mundorf
Elyria City
Mundorf
Elyria
Vermilion hosts bungee jump amid mild festival cheer
A bungee jump at Vermilion draws crowds as jumper named by his wife for spending 75 dollars to jump. Johnson praised the stunt while Vermilion officials, led by Mayor Alex Angney, weighed weather and safety plans. Local observers called the scene thrilling yet risky as jumpers descended from a crane.
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Johnson
Two youths hurt after fall from Wyandot Lake Ferris wheel
POWELL Ohio AP two youths injured in a 20 foot fall from a Ferris wheel at Wyandot Lake amusement park. The ride is 55 feet high and the car was at about five o clock when the accident occurred. One boy, Mike Fisher 12 Wester ville, was treated in Columbus while Troy Rote 16 Westerville was in fair condition at Riverside Hospital. The ride was shut down pending investigation and other riders were unloaded safely.
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Columbus Zoo
Powell, Ohio
Wyandot Lake
Kevin Denny
Denny
Mike Fisher
Westerville
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Beverly Heffken
Troy Rote
Riverside Hospital
Karl Bailey
Graduation prank costs Cincinnati graduate his job
Dan gling a condom from his mortar board during the University of Cincinnati ceremony led to him losing a $25,000 a year auditing job at Great American Insurance Co. He planned to start Monday after graduating on the dean's list. Budzik, 23, also wore a parrot on his shoulder and says celebrations can follow policy, but the firm cited disrespect for authority. Budzik had spent about $2,000 on a car and clothes for the start date.
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University of Cincinnati
Tom Budzik
Shadyside
Cincinnati Post
Great American Insurance Co
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