School board accepts grant for dropout program
A controversial grant, intended to fund the city school district’s dropout prevention program, was accepted by the board Thursday morning in a sometimes contentious three-hour special meeting.
Slimantics: Decorating a sinking ship?
There was some belief that more attention was given to the Titanic’s choice of china than its supply of lifeboats. It was a hard point to refute, given the way things turned out.
Dropout program faces challenges at start-up
The Columbus Municipal School District continues to move forward with its dropout prevention plan, dubbed “Project 2020,” but the challenges have just begun.
Controversy surrounds rejected grant
The city school board recently rejected a $75,000 grant intended to fund a dropout prevention program, but the project is still underway, despite concerns some board members have raised about the circumstances surrounding the grant and the feasibility of maintaining the program in future years if the district is required to foot the bill.
Columbus School District turns down $75,000 grant
Uncertainty about donation from ministry may have influenced board members to reject money.