Carlotta Walls LaNier Visit to CLA
Carlotta Walls LaNier visited CLA today to speak with her experiences as a high school student during the Little Rock Nine integration at Little Rock High School in 1957. The hour long speech highlighted her trials and struggles during this time as well as the impact on her community. Video of the event will be…
We Run the City
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Our Intergenerational Model featured on Channel 19
Have you heard of our “Intergenerational” educational model? It was highlighted by Romona Robinson this week, featuring our Intergenerational students and mentors discussing the vibrant, thoughtful learning community fostered at our Intergenerational schools. View the Video on 19 Action News | Cleveland, OH If you would like to learn more, read about our intergenerational educational…
Head of School Letter
March 20, 2014 Dear CLA Families, I thought I would catch up with you while you are at school for student-led conferences. During your conferences you will learn about the strides your scholar is making in the classroom and some exciting curriculum-specific projects and fieldwork. You will also hear how we are…
Ohio Achievement Assessment Letter
Dear Parents and Families: Our countdown to the Ohio Achievement Assessments (OAA) has begun! The importance of these assessments is paramount. The results of these assessments allow the State to monitor the academic performance of our students. We also use the results to determine the appropriate academic grade level placement for our scholars. Our school-wide…
March CLA2HS Newsletter
March 5th , 2014 Dear CLA Students, Parents, Guardians and Families, Please read the following updates and reminders regarding applications and upcoming events. Remember to notify us as soon as you and your scholar hear from schools and if you receive a letter please send in a copy of the letter (acceptance or denial). If…
7th Grade Spring CLA2HS Letter
March 5th, 2014 Dear CLA Parents, Guardians and Families, I hope that your student has had a great start to their spring semester and are eagerly preparing themselves for the OAA! This letter is intended to provide you with information about the high school placement process at CLA. As many of you know, seventh grade…
Raising the Bar: Breakthrough Advocates for High-Quality Charter Schools in DC
Breakthrough Schools was invited to visit Congress and speak on behalf of our community regarding the innovative, effective, collaborative educational work happening in Cleveland, Ohio. At this session, entitled “Raising The Bar: The Role of Charter Schools in K-12 Education,” our CEO Alan Rosskamm spoke along with the following national education leaders: Ms. Deborah McGriff, President…
New Lakeshore Intergenerational School to open in Collinwood!
We are thrilled to announce our new Lakeshore Intergenerational School will be opening in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland next year. Read more about the news in Cleveland.com’s story: Two new charter schools win the backing of the Cleveland school district. Along with our new Lakeshore Intergenerational School, CMSD has awarded preliminary approval for sponsorship to a…
Valentines Day Dance
Dear CLA Families, This Friday, Feburary 7th, we will have our next school dance. The seventh grade student council is taking the lead to orgnaize and host the dance. Just a reminder about a few specifics for the dance: When: Febuary 7th, 2014-2:30-4:30 Where: CLA Gymnasium Who: Any CLA student who has not recieved…