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Public Affairs Director Janet Walsh is being interviewed by a television station.
Public Affairs Director Janet Walsh, the district spokesperson, conducts a TV interview.

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.

News Releases

May 2012

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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April 2012

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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March 2012

Board Approves 40 Layoffs, Unveils Contract Plans for Superintendent

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 2012
Board Announces Intent to Renew Superintendent's Contract
CPS Launches Budget Survey of Stakeholders
Two Schools Seek 'Green' Help for Recyclebank Program
CPS' Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Announced

January 2012
CPS Approves Agreement with SEED Foundation
Board Elects Officers, Sets Committees for 2012

November 2011
Art League Features Visit to New Clark Montessori High School
AASA and Walmart Encourage More Students to Eat Breakfast
CPS Honors 'Green' Partnerships
Gifted Students Attend Science Night at Museum Center

October 2011
Burwinkel Receives United Way's Buenger Award
CPS Employees Walk for Wellness

September 2011
CPS Sues City Over Convention Center Property Taxes
CPS Challenges Convention Center Retroactive Tax Exemption
Entrance Exam Scheduled for Dater & Walnut Hills

August 2011
Dater Montessori Is Ohio's First LEED Gold School Renovation
Cincinnati Public Schools Again Rated Effective by State
Demolition Under Way on Aiken High Building
CPS Board Approves Levy for November Ballot
GE Foundation Reinvests $5.3 Million in CPS

July 2011
Social Studies Teachers Spend Week Exploring American History
CPS Board Begins Move Toward Levy in November
CPS Attends GE Summer Conference
Board of Education Selects Next Treasurer
CPS School Wins Race to the Top Grant

June 2011
2011-12 Cincinnati Public Schools Budget Approved
Cincinnati Public Schools Treasurer Finalists Narrowed to 3
CPS Board Member Ingram Elected to National Board Post
Ethel M. Taylor Academy Earns National Award of Excellence
CPS' Board Selects 6 Finalists for Treasurer
Old Woodward High School Coming Down

May 2011
CPS Provides Free Breakfast and Lunch During Summer
CPS Celebrates Successful Arts Integration Pilot Program
CPS, Teachers Craft Groundbreaking Evaluation System
Hawkins Educator of the Year Chosen
Open House Held for Last Look at Aiken

MEDIA POLICY

Media Policy

Our priority is to manage media inquiries to minimize educational disruptions. All media should contact the Public Affairs Department first.

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