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Striving For a Better Shaker

Striving For a Better Shaker

Danielle Krantz, Campus and City Editor
December 19, 2019
Dr. Breeden to retire after 40 years in public education

Administrative Changes Continue

Lauren Sheperd and Ashley Sah
June 24, 2019
Science teacher John O’Verko said each year he interacts with his students differently based on their personalities.

In the Wake of Administrative Leave

Hilary Shakelton and Ashley Sah
May 17, 2019
Podl Disciplined 'Without Just Cause'

Podl Disciplined ‘Without Just Cause’

Emet Celeste-Cohen and Astrid Braun
April 22, 2019
On Nov. 8, the Shaker Heights Teachers' Association filed a grievance with the district on the basis of academic freedom, communication and lack of due process for teacher Jody Podl. After failing to resolve the grievance, the district entered into arbitration with the SHTA.

District Withdraws Discipline of Podl One Day Before Arbitration

Astrid Braun and Ethan Bloch
February 12, 2019
Students in the audience listen to Glasner and Wilkins speak at the Nov. 8 meeting.

‘Rite Idea: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

The Editorial Board
December 21, 2018
District Releases Podl Investigation Documents

District Releases Podl Investigation Documents

Emet Celeste-Cohen, Print Managing Editor
December 19, 2018
The SHTA will go into arbitration due to a grievance the SHTA filed against the school district. “We thought we had it worked out, but at the last minute the district said it would not work, so we were forced into arbitration,” SHTA president Dr. John Morris said.

SHTA, District Fail to Resolve Podl Grievance

Ethan Bloch and Ashley Sah
December 2, 2018
Board of Education members discuss plans for Fernway with architects.

Board Promises to Get House in Order

Emet Celeste-Cohen and Astrid Braun
November 16, 2018
Morris reads a prepared statement during the public comment period of the Nov. 14 Board of Education meeting.

Nov. 14 BOE Meeting Statement From SHTA Leader

Dr. John Morris, SHTA President
November 14, 2018
Wilkins speaks at the Nov. 8 community meeting, which quickly unraveled into a general airing of grievances.

Wilkins Responds to Community

November 13, 2018
Podl Addresses Students

Podl Addresses Students

Jody Podl, Guest 'Riter
November 13, 2018
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