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NDA junior Numa Mujeeb has been appointed to the National Speech and Debate Association’s...

Building Better Schools: NDA student receives national recognition

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

NDA junior Numa Mujeeb has been appointed to the National Speech and Debate Association’s Student Leadership Council.

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Engaging the next generation of architects, several Anthony Wayne High School students took...

Building Better Schools: AIA Architecture Awards

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Engaging the next generation of architects, several Anthony Wayne High School students took home top prizes for their design in an annual competition.

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Forest Fridays allows Maumee Valley Country Day School students to spend hours outdoors...

Building Better Schools: Maumee Valley Lower School takes on the forest

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Forest Fridays allows Maumee Valley Country Day School students to spend hours outdoors exploring nature.

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Building Better Schools: DECA students win big at national competition

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 1:39 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Maumee High School students are raising awareness about pediatric cancer and winning national awards for their efforts.

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Owens Community College is bridging the gap between the college and community by sparking...

Building Better Schools: Owens Community College bridges gap with podcasting

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Owens Community College’s President has launched a podcast to share the benefits of affordable education throughout the region.

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A local Ottawa Hills High School senior is making his mark in the school’s history.

Building Better Schools: Ottawa Hills student makes science history

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Max Chandar-Kouba is the second student to qualify for the world’s largest science fair.

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Mya and Madison have been vying for first place since birth, beginning with who’s the older twin.

Building Better Schools: Twin sisters named Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Mya and Madison have been vying for first place since birth, beginning with who’s the older twin.

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The center offers collaborative spaces for students to design their college experience with...

Building Better Schools: BGSU welcomes students to new Center for College and Life Design

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

The center offers collaborative spaces for students to design their college experience with life design coaches.

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Safety, responsibility, and respect are key attributes Fairfield Elementary students are...

Building Better Schools: Program incentivizing responsible, respectful students

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 6:47 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Safety, responsibility, and respect are key attributes Fairfield Elementary students are learning as staff rolls out unique teaching efforts.

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For this week’s Building Better Schools, 13abc stopped by an orchestra class at Start High...

Building Better Schools: Celebrating Music In Our Schools month

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT

By WTVG Staff

For this week’s Building Better Schools, 13abc stopped by an orchestra class at Start High School.

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Building Better Schools: Rogers High School raises funds for The Big Easy

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:08 PM EDT

By WTVG Staff

The Rogers choir made history last year by going to state, and this year, the choir is setting its sights on “The Big Easy”. But before the choir can reach its goal, students need to rally support from the community.

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Building Better Schools: BGSU graduate assistant nationally recognized for philanthropy

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:13 PM EST

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Lorenzo Zamora was selected as a winner of the 2022 Nachman Justice Award from Swipe Out Hunger.

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Building Better Schools: St. Francis de Sales high school offers leadership course

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 4:37 PM EST

By Kristian Brown

St. Francis de Sales High School offers a sophomore leadership course to teach young men leadership, and to get accepted; a peer or teacher must first nominate you.

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Building Better Schools: Staff Academy at WLS

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 11:40 AM EST

By WTVG Staff

It’s a school within a school - a way to welcome and retain new staff in the Washington Local School District.

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Building Better Schools: Central Catholic HS builds community with Mentor Mondays

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:34 PM EST

By Kristian Brown and WTVG Staff

Each Monday, a small group of students meet to engage and share what’s on their minds.

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Building Better Schools: Toledo School for the Arts students discover their ancestry

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:22 PM EST

By Kristian Brown

Toledo School for the Arts seniors is learning pivotal research skills by journeying through their ancestry.

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Building Better Schools: Local fraternity chapter awards high schoolers with college scholarships

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST

By Kristian Brown

Alpha Xi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated continues the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by pushing education as the vehicle to success.

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Building Better Schools: Connecting Kids to Meals CEO has been nationally recognized

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:32 PM EST

By Kristian Brown

Wendi Huntley, CEO of Connecting Kids to Meals, has dedicated her will, time and efforts to keeping children fed after school hours and during the summer.

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Building Better Schools: Glass City Wranglers mentor young hoopers

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 7:41 PM EST

By Kristian Brown

The Glass City Wranglers are helping to build young men both on and off the court.

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Local teacher helps bring Christmas to her students

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:20 AM EST

By WTVG Staff

Every year, Luanne Williams turns her classroom into Santa’s Workshop for her students.

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Building Better Schools: Criminal Justice Students receive mentorship

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 7:07 PM EST

By Kristian Brown

Andre Cowell retired in 2021 and now he’s inspiring the next generation of crime fighters.

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Building Better Schools: St. John’s launches student business

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:51 PM EST

By Kristian Brown

The school is preparing to open a state-of-the-art facility that will feature flexible classrooms, and lab space.

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Building Better Schools: Notre Dame Academy celebrates major donation

Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 7:38 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

The college prep school just received a state-of-the-art 3-D Anatomy Table.

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Building Better Schools: Owens Community College ignites creativity with new animation program

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown and Bri'on Whiteside

The college is now offering a two-year course where students can master illustration, graphic design, and applications of 2D animation.

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Building Better Schools: Perrysburg Schools unleashes new wellness advocate

Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

The school district is unleashing three facility dogs to encourage mental and emotional wellness.

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Building Better Schools: Anthony Wayne Schools prioritize mental health, safety for students

Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 7:07 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Anthony Wayne Local Schools has added positions to make sure kids and families get the support they need.

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Building Better Schools: Whitmer High School welcomes freshmen with new program

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Ninth graders at Whitmer High School will have much-needed support this year, thanks to Link Crew − a new program that partners freshmen with upperclassmen.

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Building Better Schools: TPS launches Pre-Med school

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Students have the chance to earn their STNA certification along with education in phlebotomy, pharmacy, and biomedical engineering while still in high school.

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Building Better Schools: St. Ursula Arrows’ breaks big record

Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:18 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown and Bri'on Whiteside

The St. Ursula Arrows are seeing the school's highest enrollment in 15 years.

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Building Better Schools: Lourdes University opens simulation lab

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:59 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

The new state-of-the-art technology provides students with a dynamic place for teaching and learning.

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Building Better Schools: Local charter school celebrates its legacy

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:09 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Despite enrollment challenges amid COVID, Ann Jerkins-Harris Academy of Educational Excellence continues to serve students.

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Building Better Schools: First Tee Lake Erie offers a golf program for local youth

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:19 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

First Tee and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo are working together to keep children engaged this summer by offering a variety of activities including golf.

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Building Better Schools: BGSU Teaching Kitchen serves up learning opportunities

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:13 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Bowling Green State University's Teaching Kitchen was created in 2018.The goal is to engage, educate and entertain the students, faculty, staff and the Bowling Green community through culinary experiences, demonstrations and tastings.

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Building Better Schools: Springfield Summer Spark Program

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Summer Spark Program helps keep kids engaged in reading this summer

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Building Better Schools: Girls Hub engages young girls in STEM careers

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 5:11 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Women of Toledo has created a summer program to empower young girls to explore the world of STEM.

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Building Better Schools: Safe Sitter Program

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Safe Sitter program helps kids know what to do in an emergency.

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Building Better Schools: Foundation helps kids who can’t afford cleats

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Since 2018, The Delroy Chance Angel Wings Foundation has given awa more than 12-hundred pairs of cleats.

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Building Better Schools: AKA Sorority connects students to HBCUs

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 9:48 AM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is connecting local students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities through its hashtag CAP program.

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Building Better Schools : Toledo Symphony honors Music Teacher

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 6:10 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Starr Elementary teacher awarded Outstanding Music Educator Award

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Building Better Schools: Beverly honors volunteer by renaming cafeteria in his honor

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:02 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

School renames cafeteria in honor of volunteer

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Building Better Schools: Central Catholic launches Summer Success Program

Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 8:10 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Central Catholic High School is preparing students for what's ahead next fall

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Building Better Schools: Bowl for Kids’ Sake helps supports kids finding mentors

Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 9:00 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

Bowl for Kids' Sake raises essential funds to support the program in the Northwest Ohio service area.

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Building Better Schools: Reviving Baseball in the Inner City

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 8:28 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

A local baseball coach is collecting equipment for kids who can't afford it.

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Building Better Schools: a March Madness miracle

Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 5:33 PM EDT

By Kristian Brown

A Woodward campus protection officer calls himself a March Madness Miracle. 4 years ago, while officiating a college basketball game, he had a heart attack on the court.

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