On Wednesday afternoon, parents, students and teachers rallied outside Newton D. Baker School of Arts.
They hope the Cleveland Metropolitan School District reconsiders a recommendation to close the school at the end of the year.
Late last month, News 5 reported that on April 15, the district’s board of education was expected to vote on the matter due to “ongoing facility challenges,” with the district stating that a leaky roof has gotten progressively worse.
CMSD recommends closing Newton D. Baker School of Art
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Crystal Taylor said the school, located on the city’s west side, is a home away from home. Her daughter is a fourth grader and has been attending Newton D. Baker School of Arts since pre-K…