CPS has much to brag about. The Public Affairs Department sends news releases, publications and announcements on a regular basis to all Greater Cincinnati media outlets (daily and weekly newspapers, TV and radio stations, local magazines) to share the good news.
Taft IT High School Receives LEED Platinum
Taft Information Technology High School is the first high school in Ohio to achieve the LEED Platinum certification for its new environmentally friendly building, which opened Spring 2011 in the West End. Platinum is the highest level of “green” certification in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the U. S. Green Building Council.
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CPS Educators Learn Lesson Planning for New Standards
A group of Cincinnati teachers and principals will become some of the first in the nation to receive training on how to adjust their lessons in order to align with new education standards.
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CPS Board Honors 8 Outstanding Teachers
On the eve of National Teacher Day, theCincinnati Board of Education highlighted eight outstanding teachers inCincinnati Public Schools, saying they exemplified the dedication, creativityand commitment to excellence of the district’s 2,400 teachers.
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Twenty finalists have been announced by Western & Southern Financial Group for the 2012 Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year Award. This award honors one outstanding educator annually from within Cincinnati Public Schools for demonstrated excellence as an educator.
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The Board approved 40 administrative non-renewals and outlined plans to rehire the Superintendent for about half of her current salary as part of efforts to close a gap of $43 million in next year's budget.
February 2012Our priority is to manage media inquiries to minimize educational disruptions. All media should contact the Public Affairs Department first.
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