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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:09:15 GMT
    A new charter school in downtown Toledo is offering students a blended school environment. Students spend four hours in a classroom, and the rest of the curriculum is offered online.  We spend the day
    A new charter school in downtown Toledo is offering students a blended school environment. Students spend four hours in a classroom, and the rest of the curriculum is offered online.  We spend the day at Nexus Academy of Toledo to see how the program works.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:47:37 GMT
    Source: TPS website
    Police have arrested five teens, including four Bowsher High School Students, for a senior prank that went awry. Court documents say the five were caught on surveillance camera throwing paint, birdseed,
    Police have arrested five teens, including four Bowsher High School Students, for a senior prank that went awry.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:32:13 GMT
    Some of Rossford's oldest school buildings need major repairs.  District leaders now have five potential renovation plans, but they're looking for voter input before they move forward.
    Some of Rossford's oldest school buildings need major repairs.  District leaders now have five potential renovation plans, but they're looking for voter input before they move forward.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:37:23 GMT
    They have more challenges than most typical students, but now there's some help. Lucas County leaders announced Wednesday a new plan to help foster children succeed in the classroom. It's National Foster Care
    They have more challenges than most typical students, but now there's some help. Lucas County leaders announced Wednesday a new plan to help foster children succeed in the classroom.
  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:33:21 GMT
    Lakota Local Schools will be dismissing early on Tuesday.  Because of low water pressure, school administrators tell 13abc that all grades will be dismissed at 11:45am. 
    Lakota Local Schools were dismissing early on Tuesday.  Because of low water pressure, school administrators tell 13abc that all grades were dismissed at 11:45am.  There was also no afternoon preschool.
  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:44:20 GMT
    Every year there are students who don't pass the Ohio Graduation Test. There's a program called STRIVE to help students get their caps and gowns. Scott high school student Rushia Robbins gets good grades,
    Housewives of ATL hair stylist Derek J is helping to raise fund for the STRIVE program. The program prepares students for the Ohio graduation test. The hair show fundraiser is Sunday May 19th at 5pm at Scott High School. 
  • Friday, May 17 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:38:44 GMT
    A school district in Monroe County was under lockdown Friday morning, but it was planned. Airport Community Schools teamed up with Michigan law enforcement to portray a realistic scenario of a school
    A school district in Monroe County was under lockdown Friday morning, but it was planned. Airport Community Schools teamed up with Michigan law enforcement to portray a realistic scenario of a school shooting.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:14:43 GMT
    Bedford Schools have finalized plans to lay off 15 teachers for the 2013-14 school year. The teachers have already been notified. The district says it is being forced to lay of the teachers to comply
    Bedford Schools have finalized plans to lay off 15 teachers for the 2013-14 school year. The teachers have already been notified.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:15:57 GMT
    It's his most candid interview since leaving Toledo Public Schools. Dr. Eugene Sanders is now the superintendent of Sandusky City Schools, but he says he continues to closely follow what's going on at
    It's his most candid interview since leaving Toledo Public Schools. Dr. Eugene Sanders is now the superintendent of Sandusky City Schools, but he says he continues to closely follow what's going on at TPS.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:43:29 GMT
    Nearly three years ago, a tornado tore through Lake Township destroying homes, claiming lives, and leveling an entire high school. Students at Lake High School are rounding out the first school year
    Students at Lake High School are rounding out the first school year inside their brand new building and today they were presented with a freedom shrine to symbolize how far they've come.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:42:14 GMT
    Sandusky City Schools is collaborating with Bowling Green State University to open a regional center for gifted students. The goal is to help students reach their academic potential.  The district's
    Sandusky City Schools is collaborating with Bowling Green State University to open a regional center for gifted students. The goal is to help students reach their academic potential.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:05:00 GMT
    There is a new killer on the roads when it comes to teenage drivers. Data reveals that texting and driving has replaced drunk driving as the number one cause of death among teen drivers. 13abc's Zac Pitts
    There is a new killer on the roads when it comes to teenage drivers. Data reveals that texting and driving has replaced drunk driving as the number one cause of death among teen drivers.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:15:53 GMT
    Gun shots rang out inside Genoa school hallways today, but they're only blanks. No students were inside the building as police officers put teachers through the final phase of what's called ALICE training. Students
    Students had the day off of school. Clay Township police officers fired blanks to get teachers familiar with the sound of gun shots and the smell of gun smoke.
  • A new survey shows that most public university presidents in Ohio make more money than the national median salary for the job.
    A new survey shows that most public university presidents in Ohio make more money than the national median salary for the job.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:13 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:13:12 GMT
    (Associated Press) It's being called the first music video made in space. In an online video, astronaut Chris Hadfield sings the David Bowie song "Space Oddity" while floating around in zero gravity aboard
    It's being called the first music video made in space. In an online video, astronaut Chris Hadfield sings the David Bowie song "Space Oddity" while floating around in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station.
  • Sunday, May 12 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-13 00:46:07 GMT
    LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan teachers' performance would play a bigger role in the amount they get in their paychecks under a proposal being debated in the Republican-controlled state House. A bill
    Michigan teachers' performance would play a bigger role in the amount they get in their paychecks under a proposal being debated in the Republican-controlled state House.
  • Saturday, May 11 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-11 23:00:07 GMT
    The University of Toledo tried to get girls interested in science on Saturday at the third annual Girls In Science Event. Fifth through 12th graders got hands-on lessons in everything from making liquid
    The University of Toledo tried to get girls interested in science on Saturday at the third annual Girls In Science Event.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-05-11 03:34:33 GMT
    Millions of dollars could be on the line for Ohio's public colleges and universities. A new budget proposal would ban schools from charging out-of-state tuition if the student provides a school with proof
    Millions of dollars could be on the line for Ohio's public colleges and universities. A new budget proposal would ban schools from charging out-of-state tuition if the student provides a school with proof of residency papers.
  • Contract negotiations will begin soon for Toledo teachers and administrators. Nolan Rosenkrans of The Toledo Blade joins us to talk about what to expect during the negotiations.
  • A Michigan school district that says it can't afford to pay its teachers is closed for another day as officials plan to declare a financial emergency.
    A Michigan school district that says it can't afford to pay its teachers is closed for another day as officials plan to declare a financial emergency.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:40:51 GMT
    For the fifth time in a row, voters in the Clyde-Green Springs area overwhelmingly said "no" to a school district levy. The Clyde-Green Springs School District Superintendent says school board members
    For the fifth time in a row, voters in the Clyde-Green Springs area overwhelmingly said "no" to a school district levy. The school district of 2,300 students may need to declare fiscal emergency next year and have the state take over control.
  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:21:36 GMT
    Several area school districts asked voters to approve levies Tuesday, and voters in several districts were unwilling to do so. Now the districts must come up with new plans. Bowling Green City Schools is
    Several area school districts asked voters to approve levies Tuesday, and voters in several districts were unwilling to do so. Now the districts must come up with new plans.
  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-07 18:26:10 GMT
    The TPS Assistant Principal accused of using force and racial slurs with students, may get her job back! A state referee recommended that the district re-instate Sandra Meek's Speller. Sandra Meek's
    The TPS Assistant Principal accused of using force and racial slurs with students, may get her job back. A state referee recommended that the district re-instate Sandra Meek's Speller.
  • Monday, May 6 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:42:47 GMT
    A local university is set to lay off staff at the end of the month. Lourdes University is planning layoffs and salary cuts as a way to save cash. In the next week, up to eight staff members will be
    Lourdes University is laying off staff members. By the end of next week up to 8 staff members could be without a job. Faculty, staff and administrators will also take a pay cut in July to help cut costs. The University is trying to close a 1 million dollar budget gap.
  • Monday, May 6 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:12:47 GMT
    Toledo Public Schools is reacting to a performance audit that recommended big changes for the district. The audit claims that if TPS implemented all of its suggestions the district would save more than
    Toledo Public Schools is reacting to a performance audit that recommended big changes for the district. The audit claims that if TPS implemented all of its suggestions the district would save more than a $100 million!
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-06 02:40:16 GMT
    Hundreds came to say goodbye to Ridge Elementary in Bowling Green. The school will be closing for good at the end of this school year after more than 100 years at the site. The current building has been
    Hundreds came to say goodbye to Ridge Elementary in Bowling Green. The school will be closing for good at the end of this school year.
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-05-06 01:36:02 GMT
    Congressman Bob Latta honored eight students for receiving appointments to U.S. Military Academies on Sunday. They'll be the incoming class of 2017 this fall. Latta said. "These students have worked very
    Congressman Bob Latta honored eight students for receiving appointments to U.S. Military Academies on Sunday.
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-05 20:38:50 GMT
    Tens of thousands of graduates, family and friends persevered through long security lines for an Ohio State University commencement ceremony Sunday with the U.S. president as the featured speaker.    President
    Tens of thousands of graduates, family and friends persevered through long security lines for an Ohio State University commencement ceremony Sunday with the U.S. president as the featured speaker.   
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-05 13:56:17 GMT
    David Lieb is 16 years old. That's old enough to drive a car, but at the Monroe Skate Park, he prefers his bike."On my 12th birthday my mom brought me to the skate park for the first time," Lieb explains,
    David Lieb is 16 years old. That's old enough to drive a car, but at the Monroe Skate Park, he prefers his bike."On my 12th birthday my mom brought me to the skate park for the first time," Lieb explains,
  • Friday, May 3 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-03 21:44:28 GMT
    US News & World Report has ranked the top high schools in the country, and a few in our area are been recognized for excellence.  Schools were rated on proficiency in math and reading and college readiness.
    US News & World Report has ranked the top high schools in the country, and a few in our area are been recognized for excellence.
  • Friday, May 3 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-03 21:21:59 GMT
    The BGSU Board of Trustees approved a contract deal with faculty Friday afternoon. The union approved the contract last month. Faculty members will now get a retroactive raise of %6.5 for the last two
    The BGSU Board of Trustees approved a contract deal with faculty Friday afternoon. The union approved the contract last month.
  • Friday, May 3 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-03 21:14:40 GMT
    University of Toledo student have to be moved out and off campus by 8 p.m. on Friday.  The nursing students are moving out and on to new jobs. They crossed the stage and graduated on Friday.  They're
    University of Toledo nursing students graduated Friday amid a promising April jobs report. The economy added 176,000 jobs. The health care sector is strong and the Labor Department expects more growth. 
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-05-03 01:18:44 GMT
    Toledo Public Schools held their annual Celebration of Excellence dinner Thursday evening in recognition of the academic achievements of the valedictorians and salutatorians from each high school in the
    Toledo Public Schools held their annual Celebration of Excellence dinner Thursday evening in recognition of the academic achievements of the valedictorians and salutatorians from each high school in the district.
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-02 21:12:32 GMT
    Does the University of Toledo have some of the worst professors in the country? A new publication says yes. The Center for College Affordability and Productivity compiled the list of schools with the
    Does the University of Toledo have some of the worst professors in the country? A new publication says yes.
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-02 18:30:50 GMT
    A 15-year old student at Monroe Middle School has been suspended after bringing a toy gun on a school bus. It happened last Thursday. The Monroe County Sheriff's office says the student pointed the gun
    A 15-year old student at Monroe Middle School has been suspended after bringing a toy gun on a school bus.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:54:15 GMT
    Never take your eyes off the road! On Wednesday Bowsher High School students learned first hand how important it is to keep their hands on the wheel and away from their cell phones, all thanks to a distracted
    On Wednesday Bowsher High School students learned first hand how important it is to keep their hands on the wheel and away from their cell phones, all thanks to a distracted driving simulator.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-05-01 19:27:08 GMT
    Officials at the University of Toledo say budget cuts for the coming year could total $17 million.
    Officials at the University of Toledo say budget cuts for the coming year could total $17 million.
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-04-30 21:41:13 GMT
    Swanton Local Schools has a 4.4 mill capital improvement levy on the May ballot. The money would go towards constructing a new building for Kindergarteners through 6th graders, but some are urging residents
    Swanton Local Schools has a 4.4 mill capital improvement levy on the May ballot. The money would go towards constructing a new building for Kindergarteners through 6th graders, but some are urging residents to vote it down.
  • Saturday, April 27 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-04-28 01:55:35 GMT
    WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) - Ohio Connections Academy doesn't feel like a typical public school. Its teacher work from closely spaced cubicles, not classrooms, and there are no playgrounds, cafeterias or
    Ad debate is brewing over what proportion of public education dollars should go to online public schools. 
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:37:28 GMT
    Toledo Public Schools wants to run Toledo Head Start, solo. District leaders say they will tweak their previous bid and re-submit it, in hopes of running the federally funded pre-school program. TPS Superintendent
    Toledo Public Schools wants to run Toledo Head Start, solo. District leaders say they will tweak their previous bid and re-submit it, in hopes of running the federally funded pre-school program.
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:13:25 GMT
    After the bombs went off at the Boston Marathon, the tweets quickly followed.  In Sylvania, a similar emergency happened online, except this one was a false alarm. Superintendent of Sylvania Schools,
    Superintendent of Sylvania Schools, Dr. Brad Rieger said rumors about a possible safety issue at Southview High School went viral Wednesday.
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-04-24 03:12:17 GMT
    The Toledo Public Schools board voted unanimously to finalize a contract with Dr. Romules Durant as interim superintendent Tuesday night. It's a one-year term that begins August 1. Earlier this month,
    The Toledo Public Schools board voted unanimously to finalize a contract with Dr. Romules Durant as interim superintendent Tuesday night.
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:30:26 GMT
    PRESS RELEASE:MONROE, Mich. – The Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees last night officially announced the names of eight semifinalist candidates for president who have been invited to participate
    The Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees last night officially announced the names of eight semifinalist candidates for president who have been invited to participate in interviews with the committee later this month.
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:22:25 GMT
    This year Lucas County is receiving more money from the state to help businesses hire summer employees, but the county is having some trouble registering enough teens to fill the spots. 13abc's Malena
    This year Lucas County is receiving more money from the state to help businesses hire summer employees, but the county is having some trouble registering enough teens to fill the spots.
  • Monday, April 22 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-04-22 21:44:15 GMT
    A lot is riding on how well area students perform this week on some big tests. Teachers are evaluated and schools are rated based on the results.  13abc's Malena Caruso has the story of how one school,
    A lot is riding on how well area students perform this week on some big tests. Teachers are evaluated and schools are rated based on the results.
  • Monday, April 22 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-04-22 13:28:34 GMT
    A Clay High School Athletic trainer has now been charged with two counts of sexual battery involving two underage students. Oregon Police confirm that an investigation is underway for sexual misconduct
    A Clay High School Athletic trainer has now been charged with two counts of sexual battery involving underage students.
  • Thursday, April 18 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-04-18 21:11:24 GMT
    A local organization that helps young single mothers is teaming up with a Toledo high school. Mom's House and Scott High School announced a partnership that will offer support for young parents and help
    A local organization that helps young single mothers is teaming up with a Toledo high school. Mom's House and Scott High School announced a partnership that will offer support for young parents and help them succeed in the classroom.
  • Sunday, April 14 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-04-15 00:40:32 GMT
    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Records reviewed by The Columbus Dispatch show thousands of pieces of data about students enrolled at a Columbus science and technology school were changed or removed during the
    Records reviewed by The Columbus Dispatch show thousands of pieces of data about students enrolled at a Columbus science and technology school were changed or removed during the first week of the 2011 summer break.
  • Eisenhower Middle School in Oregon celebrated its 50th anniversary Friday!
  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-04-10 21:14:00 GMT
    The US Department of Health and Human Services says Toledo Public Schools' bid to run Toledo Head Start didn't meet the agency's standards. TPS received the report Wednesday. It outlines the reasons the
    The US Department of Health and Human Services says Toledo Public Schools' bid to run Toledo Head Start didn't meet the agency's standards.
  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-04-10 19:46:34 GMT
    The state of Ohio is changing the way it evaluates schools and districts, switching to letter grades just like the students get.
    The state of Ohio is changing the way it evaluates schools and districts, switching to letter grades just like the students get.
  • Tuesday, April 9 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-04-10 00:38:08 GMT
    Nearly two weeks after a gun was found at Raymer Elementary, a 15-year-old student admitted he was responsible.Lori Olendar from the Lucas County Prosecutor's Office said, "He actually had 5 different
    Nearly two weeks after a gun was found at Raymer Elementary, a 15-year-old student admitted he was responsible.
  • Tuesday, April 9 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-04-10 00:27:41 GMT
    The Toledo Blade is reporting that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rejected bids from Toledo Public Schools and the Economic Opportunity Planning Association to run Toledo Head Start.It
    The government rejected bids from Toledo Public Schools and the Economic Opportunity Planning Association to run Toledo Head Start.
  • Monday, April 8 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-04-09 01:09:29 GMT
    The Toledo Public School board has decided it will move forward with Dr. Romulus Durant as its next interim Superintendent. In a board meeting Monday, the board announced it will now negotiate with Dr.
    Toledo Public Schools have started negotiations with an interim superintendent. Dr. Romules Durant, the district's only internal candidate, will meet with the board to discuss a contract.
  • Sunday, April 7 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-04-07 20:13:49 GMT
    They danced the YMCA, the duggy and even the Cupid Shuffle.  Students at Bowling Green State University danced the night away to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. They danced for 32 hours
    Students at Bowling Green State University danced the night away to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. They danced for 32 hours straight and raised a lot of money.
  • Thursday, April 4 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-04-05 03:03:17 GMT
    TPS narrows search for interim superintendent to Dr. Romules Durant and Douglas Heurer
    Toledo Public Schools has narrowed down the search for a new superintendent to two candidates. The school board is calling back Dr. Romulus Durant and Douglas Heuer for second interviews.
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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:47:37 GMT
    Source: TPS website
    Police have arrested five teens, including four Bowsher High School Students, for a senior prank that went awry. Court documents say the five were caught on surveillance camera throwing paint, birdseed,
    Police have arrested five teens, including four Bowsher High School Students, for a senior prank that went awry.
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  • Thursday, May 23 2013 5:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:07:37 GMT
    The picture has been shared over 23,000 times on Facebook. It shows a note pinned to a car. In the note, Facebook user, Jeremy Jon, explains that he took the car owners dog to the Bowling Green Police
    Police say viral photo on Facebook is a hoax. Man claimed to save a dog and then posted it on the social network to impress a girl.