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ShotSpotter Generates Thousands of Alerts in Dayton, but Officers Find Few Crimes
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The gunshot-detection microphones the Dayton Police Department uses dispatched officers to West Dayton more than 2,200 times over the past two years.Av Mawa Iqbal
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For Ohioans Who Committed Crimes Before July 1996, Chance Of Parole Is Slim
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In 2020, the parole board made decisions on 953 people up for parole, 151 were granted release. There’s no information on how many of those were “old law inmates” or any details on who received parole.Av Matthew Richmond
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Akron Canton Airport CEO Reflects on 9/11: 'I Was Supposed to Be There That Day'
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On Sept. 11, 2001, current Akron Canton Airport CEO and President Ren Camacho was working for the New York and New Jersey Port Authority, which had offices on the 73rd floor of the north tower of the World Trade Center.Av Mark Arehart
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A Year in Review: After Countless Cries for Racial Justice, Where are We Now?
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A year after Black Lives Matter protests spilled into the streets of cities across the United States, how much change has occurred to achieve racial justice?Av Sarah Taylor, Sara Crawford, Maria McGinnis
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Why You Should Care About What Happens Within The Ohio Supreme Court
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The Ohio Supreme Court has more impact on people's daily lives than the U.S. Supreme Court.Av Howard Wilkinson
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Is There Finally Some Agreement on the Need for Bail Reform in Ohio?
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Although bipartisanship isn't seen frequently these days, there seems to be some agreement from both sides of the aisle on the need to reform bail in Ohio.Av Foluke Omosun
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Advocates Face Challenges in Reforming Ohio's Sentencing Laws
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Even with bipartisan support to reduce Ohio's prison population, state lawmakers are increasing the number of felonies and penalties defendants face.Av Nahla Bendefaa
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Northeast Ohio Schools, Businesses Working Together for Practical Education
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The relationship between businesses and schools in Ohio has often been contentious as they regularly spar over school tax bills, abatements and exemptions that affect the pocketbooks of both sides.Av Patrick O'Donnell
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High School Starts Too Early. "OH Really?"
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A listener asks if the school day should be shifted later for teens.Av Kabir Bhatia
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School Districts Look for Opportunities in Pandemic Pivot
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While the past year of the pandemic has been frustrating for many school districts, some have also looked at it as an opportunity.Av Nahla Bendefaa
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Ohio House and Senate at Odds Over the Future of K-12 Public Education Funding
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A plan crafted by a group of legislators and school finance experts addressed inequities that plague the current funding formula. But the state House and Senate disagree on the approach.Av Karen Kasler
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Is It Time for a Year-Round K-12 School Calendar?
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Students in Hudson say no, but a school in Canton is making it work. We answer a listener's OH Really? question for Learning Curve, our series looking at K-12 public education in Ohio.Av Kabir Bhatia
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A Lost Year of Friendships and More for Kids With Disabilities
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Families of students with disabilities share their experiences on remote education during the pandemic.Av Foluke Omosun
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Preschool Education is Changing After COVID-19 Caused Enrollment to Drop
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Although the pandemic caused preschool education to stop for many, a local kindergarten readiness program's enrollment is recovering as it expands services.Av M.L. Schultze
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COVID's Effect on Pre-K Learning and Efforts to Grow Classrooms Post-Pandemic
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Preschool got walloped in the pandemic, and kids disappeared from classrooms. The loss was greatest in communities of color and poverty, but coming out of the shutdown, efforts are underway to recover and, perhaps, grow preschool post-pandemic.Av M.L. Schultze
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Shining a Spotlight on Schools That Serve Immigrant Communities
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Immigrant families struggle to support their kids and communities in an age of online learning.Av Foluke Omosun
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Student Teaching Struggles: COVID-19 Puts a Damper on Experiences, but Educators in the Making Forge Ahead
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College students explain what it's like to learn and work in the field in the midst of a pandemic.Av Nahla Bendefaa
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Recipe For Success: Which Kids Thrive Learning Online?
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Community educators examine the pros and cons of online learning and how it affects some kids better than others.Av Foluke Omosun
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Rising Rents, a High Eviction Rate and Disinvestment Complicate Akron's Housing Picture
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An Akron-focused media collaborative is taking an in-depth look at the city’s rental market and the housing challenges that continue through the pandemic.Av Andrew Meyer
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