Parents, teachers rally to save CLE school after recommendation to close it

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…

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