The East Cleveland City School District announced Friday that it has officially been released from Academic Distress Commission oversight.
In a formal letter to East Cleveland Superintendent and CEO Dr. Henry Pettiegrew II, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce said the district met 16 out of 20 benchmarks, exceeding expectations under its Revitalization Plan, the district said.
“This release affirms what our community has been building—momentum, pride, and measurable student success,” Pettiegrew said. “The hard work of our educators, staff, students, families, and partners has proven that East Cleveland’s future is not defined by its past. We are rising—and we’re just getting started.”…