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Akron superintendent placed on paid leave

Season 2025 Episode 15 | 26m 46s

The board of the Akron Public Schools placed Superintendent Michael Robinson on paid administrative leave this week after an independent investigation found credible allegations of abusive behavior, bullying and retaliation toward staff. The board held a special meeting this week after receiving the report. Robinson was hired in the summer of 2023. The story begins this week's Ideas.

Aired: 04/17/25
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Watch • 26:46
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A funding cut for libraries in the state's proposed two-year budget is now a funding increase.
Episode: S2025 E14 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Ohio House budget moves away from bipartisan schools funding plan
The Ohio House unveiled its version of the state budget this week.
Episode: S2025 E13 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Many Cleveland voters will have new polling locations for the May primary
A third of Cleveland voters will cast ballots in new polling places this year.
Episode: S2025 E12 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Ideas
Cuyahoga County and City of Cleveland dig in on opposition to Browns move
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb blasted the Browns plan for a Brook Park football complex.
Episode: S2025 E11 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Browns detail stadium financing plan for Ohio lawmakers
The Haslam Sports Group laid out the case for state funding of a mixed-use development in Brook Park
Episode: S2025 E10 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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This week, Cleveland City Council and the mayor squabbled about how much to spend on neighborhoods.
Episode: S2025 E9 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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The Ohio Senate passed new regulations on recreational marijuana this week.
Episode: S2025 E8 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Federal workers rallied in Cleveland yesterday to protest the slashing of federal jobs.
Episode: S2025 E7 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Episode: S2025 E6 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Gov. Mike DeWine made his pitch Monday to lawmakers about where to put state dollars.
Episode: S2025 E5 | 26:46