CINCINNATI —

The Cincinnati Public School District is gearing up for the new academic year, with classes starting Wednesday for all K-12 students, as Superintendent Shauna Murphy emphasizes the district's commitment to student care and outlines new expectations.

Murphy has consistently stressed the importance of being there for students, saying, "We care about the students. That's why we say we're here for kids. And we say that first, and we say that every single time." Advertisement

Murphy is addressing issues such as unruly behavior by some students at Government Square and Oakley Station, two busy Metro transit centers. With yellow buses no longer available for seventh and eighth graders, the district is paying extra attention to how students commute.

"Sometimes the kids want to h

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