Eileen McClory

Dayton

Education Journalist at Dayton Daily News

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Central State, Wright State to host Intel interns

3 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

Semiconductors are used in many technologies, including computers, advanced medical devices, military devices and televisions. When Intel announced plans to build a new plant in Ohio, the company also provided $50 million to train new workers. Intel invested about $28 million to build Phase 1 of the project near New Albany.
Dayton Public announces summer food locations

4 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

Children 18 and under are eligible for a free meal. Beginning Monday, June 2, breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be available in various churches, parks, libraries, and schools that are holding summer programs.
Dayton schools board of education say busing needs to change though options are limited

5 days ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

Other board members said this is something that has been ongoing and said the state’s rules have been hindering them. Explore“I’m in year eight of my board service and transportation issues were a conversation before I even decided to run for the board,” said board member Jocelyn Rhynard.
New report reveals financial health of area schools

1 week ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

The new tool analyzes 16 financial indicator for every district in Ohio. This includes revenue and fund balance trends, expenses versus revenues, and debt. Each indicator is rated critical, cautionary or positive. Entities with at least six critical indicators or a combination of eight critical and cautionary indicators have historically ended up in a high state of fiscal stress, according to the auditor’s office.
Centerville senior graduates with neurobiology biology and high school degrees simultaneously

1 week ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

Eventually, he plans to go into the medical field and become a hospital administrator so he can make bigger changes in the American health care system. “Rather than changing the lives of a handful, I want to change the lives of millions around the world,” Gollamudi said. Gollamudi said growing up in rural Pennsylvania, he saw for himself how hard it can be for rural communities to access healthcare.
Dayton Public Schools says changes to busing won’t come next year

1 week ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory |Cornelius Frolik

“The district is discussing this now because transportation is in need of improvement,” Lawrence said.
Deadline for science of reading in Ohio looms but schools embrace the change

1 week ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

“I think it is important... to know that this is a big shift in instruction,” said Aaron Churchill, Ohio research director for the Fordham Institute. “And the state has put a lot of time and effort into this, and the schools are putting a lot of time and effort into it, I think.” In teaching the science of reading, the focus is on identifying how to figure out the sounds that make up the words, rather than recognizing the words on sight, as well as understanding how the words make up sentences.
Huber Heights tables $7.3M worth of cuts for next school year

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

ExploreIn Montgomery County, a total of 2,725 votes were counted for the levy and 2,729 votes were against in the final results. One other count yes came from Greene County. School board members cited a provision in House Bil 96, the state’s budget bill, that would cap a local school district’s carryover balance to no more than 30% of its annual budget. Huber Heights is one of the districts with the highest carryover balance in the state, at about 84% of the yearly budget.
Dayton schools hire Waller, who left Oakwood amid probe, as Stivers principal

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

“As the leader of one of the highest performing school districts in the state, we are thrilled to have his academic expertise to align with our art magnets at Stivers School for the Arts,” said DPS Superintendent David Lawrence. “After a national search, we’ve been lucky to find a local administrator in tune with Stivers’ rich history of arts success, with his own child having attended.” Waller confirmed he got the job when asked by this news outlet.
Dayton Public Schools to launch Freshman Academies, aims to raise graduation rates

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Eileen McClory

Next year, DPS will open Freshman Academies at all the high schools, where ninth graders will get extra support and opportunities to figure out their career paths. Graduation requirements won’t change for any other grades. “It’s a direct investment in the freshman experience,” Lawrence said at a recent school board meeting.