Cincinnati Public Schools prepares for 'new era' amid changes, funding challenges

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Public Schools is preparing to welcome more than 35,000 students back to classrooms next week. District leaders say the academic year will mark a "new era" filled with significant changes and funding challenges.

"We are entering, as the superintendent will tell you, a new era completely reorganized, restructured and ready to serve our kids," said Cincinnati Board of Education Vice President Eve Bolton.

Superintendent Shauna Murphy said the district is committed to ensuring students are ready socially, academically and emotionally for the upcoming school year as the district faces financial challenges.

Cincinnati Public Schools prepares for 'new era' amid changes, funding challenges

Academic achievements

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