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Photo by The Tremonster Near West Theatre will open its doors to the community on Saturday, 2/28/15, with a community open house. Near West staff have moved in and the neighborhood has been anticipating its fi rst glimpse of the new, professional-grade theater complex. NWT Re-Opens on Detroit Avenue at W 67th Street Community Open House from 1-5 pm, February 28th by Julie Maslov Goodman being built at 6702 Detroit Avenue in the diverse ity and programming capacity unlike anything the Photo courtesy of DSCDO and dynamic Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. organization has experienced in the space it has New Ecovillage signage is being noticed on intersections Near West Theatre Announces Series of Com- Joining and Capitol rented for the past 37 years. like W. 54th Street and Bridge Avenue. munity Events & Performances celebrating 2015 Theatre and as the third anchor in the Gordon “It is more than understatement to say that 2015 Opening of New Theater in Gordon Square Arts Square Arts District, the 2015 opening represents will not just be ‘Another Opening, Another Show’ New Signage for Ecovillage District the culmination of nearly a decade of dreams nad for Near West Theatre– we are preparing for the Community invited to preview new venue dur- determination to expand the impact of Near west opening of our lives!” Artistic Director Bob Na- Theatre. Dubbing the “Magical Factory of Trans- vis Jr. explains. “After three and a half decades of ing Open House, Blowout Party and Benefi t gala; by Chad Jones Shrek The Musical featured as fi st main-stage formation,” the new venue will enable Near West creating art and community, we are not newcomers Director of PR and Marketing show followed by summer production of Hair. Theatre to expand its mission to impact lives and on these blocks, but seasoned in our craft and in Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization As construction on its $7.13 million new theater communities by engaging diverse people in trans- our ideological fervor. We are placing ourselves nears completion, Near West Theatre is preparing formational theatre experiences. Specifi cally at the heart of a diverse Cleveland neighborhood This January, street signs were installed in the to throw open the doors and “Let the sun shine in” designed to support Near West Theatre’s unique that forms and informs us, and we invite the com- EcoVillage to celebrate the area’s identity and with community events and performance celebrat- creative process and production requirements, Continued on page 3 create a “sense of place.” With help from a com- ing its fi rst permanent home. The new theater is the new theater will provide audience accessibil- munity design charrette last year, and with gen- erous support from Councilman Matt Zone, de- signs were fi nalized and sent through City Hall and its departments A Portfolio of High School Choices from CMSD for permission and installation. The signs seek both new and long-standing – to the crowd of 7th and at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s High Continued on page 6 8th grade students and their parents. School Choices Fair. What I noticed at this year’s Attracting attendees to an event – not to mention capi- evening session (and at the multiple school fairs I’ve talizing on a huge turnout – takes a great deal of plan- attended) was the growing number of discerning and ning and effort. According to CMSD District Commu- conscientious parents who are becoming more aware Detroit Shoreway Community nications Offi cer Roseann Canfora, even greater effort of Cleveland’s remarkable and tuition free opportuni- has gone into creating the educational choices CMSD ties! While some individuals were surprised that one Development Organization is now offering; events like this one are to make sure of Cleveland’s schools of choice added four more Ivy Annual Meeting: Feb 26 Cleveland residents take advantage of the new oppor- League freshmen to its accolades, others were not. Why? Because they knew it beforehand and they looked tunities. Canfora said, “The message we really want by Chad Jones to get across is our families aren’t just walking to the for that school’s presentation table. I am an ELA teacher nearest school. They’re thoughtfully looking at all the at that school and its admissions chair.” The Detroit Shoreway Community Development opportunities available to them across the city and then Krupa wrote, “What does this mean to Detoit Shore- Organization Annual Meeting will be held on way? Let me ask instead, “How does a miracle grow?” Photo by Rich Weiss picking the school that’s right for their child -- whether Thursday, February 26, at Our Lady of Mount Detroit Shoreway became the niche locale it is through a Attendees of CMSD’s High School Choice event sought that child likes the arts, likes computers, is someone who Carmel Church (6928 Detroit Avenue) in the Pope a high school match from a concourse of CMSD recruiters. wants to design cars, or wants to be a game designer, variety of avenues. It created and developed opportuni- John Hall (behind the church). there’s a school for each one of those kids.” She added, ties that were based on careful planning, investing, and The 2015 meeting will feature a presentation on by Rich Weiss “The overall message to our families is: ‘Your child can timing. Yet, more important than this was the choice to the recently completed DSCDO Strategic Plan. At fi rst glance the February 30th Cleveland Metropoli- be anything he or she wants to be, and there is a school change; it was the impulse, the discomfort, the need to Neighbors will gather at 5:30 pm for the famous tan School District (CMSD) High School Choice event that will help your student pursue that dream.’ Make seed something different that caught fi re among a group Our Lady of Mount Carmel Spaghetti Dinner. The at Cleveland State’s Wolstein Center looked like a gi- the choice thoughtfully -- don’t just settle for the closest of constituents who were internally motivated to see meal is free to all members, $10.00 for all non- gantic, frenetic game of speed dating, wrapping most of school -- because we’ll transport a student all over the something better. And just like all else, this created the members. Our Annual Meeting will begin at 6:30 the way around the long concourse of the arena. city to the school that’s right for your child.” need for a vision which led to a plan, and then a strategy pm, but only 2014-paid neighborhood resident That impression was not far from the truth, but attendees Paul Krupa, CMSD Director of Admissions, sees paral- to attract investors, and eventually to the renovation of members are eligible to vote in the DSCDO elec- were not singles seeking a romantic match…they were lels between the rebirth of Cleveland’s neighborhoods beautiful buildings.” tion. Cleveland residents seeking a high school match from and the rebirth of Cleveland’s school district. In an He concluded, “I promise you this same thing is hap- Membership is $10.00 for ages 18–55, $5.00 for a concourse full of CMSD recruiters. These recruiters email following the event, he said, “I recently had the pening in the Cleveland schools. Opportunities are be- ages 16–17 and 55 plus. RSVP to John Hausman pitched a panorama of CMSD high school options – privilege of recruiting potential eighth grade students Continued on page 6 at 216-691-4242 x226 or [email protected]. Page 2 • Volume 1 Issue 1 • e Gordon Square PRINT • March 2015 Opposing the ‘Gloom and Doom’ Toward the Near West Theatre Open House Saturday, February 28, 1-5 pm

Photo by Rich Weiss A Cleveland Gloom hangs over FirstEnergy Field, as well as our mainstream sports media, but some of the negative views concerning the Cleveland Browns deserve questioning. SPORTS VIEWS “Josh Gordon is a cancer on our team; let’s just have suffered too long By Bill Weiss release him!” with “hands-off” owner- With a one year minimum suspension from the ship under Randy Lerner In analyzing the gloom and doom approach of NFL, Josh Gordon will no longer be counted on and the economically Cleveland talk shows in general it should be ob- our roster. He won’t be paid a salary, and if he stressed Art Modell. served that the negative view taken on all sub- comes back, he would still be required to fulfi ll his Haslam fi ts much more jects – sports, politics, or current events – tends to original contract that would still have two years in the mold of a George produce more immediate responses via telephone, to go, at a bargain price for an elite receiver. At Steinbrenner with the email, tweet or letters to the editor than does a that point, Gordon would become a tradable asset New York Yankees – im- positive view. It is only natural, due to the lack if we chose to rid ourselves of him. Why not treat patient to win and quick of sports success in Cleveland in recent years, that the Gordon situation the same way as Jacksonville to make changes until he we are inundated with negativity on a daily ba- handled Justin Blackman, by doing nothing – let- succeeds. Despite some sis. Only the pleasantly great success of the Ohio ting time pass without compensation nor holding missteps early on in his State University’s football championship and the a roster spot open on the club, while waiting to ownership, Haslam will Cavalier’s recent winning streak have helped to see if he “passes muster” for reinstatement after not be denied and even- alleviate the drabness of a long winter. It is my this off season. The claim of just releasing a tal- tually the Browns will intention to question some of the negative views ent like Josh Gordon sends a message to others succeed. Cleveland fans concerning the Cleveland Browns, believing that on the team is ridiculous! If the Browns simply should not confuse the the future looks more optimistic than many would wait it out and see if Josh Gordon can stay “clean” profi t motive, which all lead us to believe: next year, they have nothing to lose, and if nothing owners have, with the “Who would accept the offensive coordinator’s job else, an asset to gain. I just want to point out that tremendous will to win, in Cleveland?” the Pittsburgh Stealers chose to release La Garrett which Jimmy Haslam There are only 32 offensive coordinator positions Blount this year. New England Patriots picked has in abundance. in the NFL, and they pay quite well. Contracts are him up and the last time I looked, he rushed for Haslam will be a rich guaranteed for three years that would overcome 146 yards in the AFC Championship game. How man, win or lose, but he the uncertainty of any quick change in employ- long do you think it would take Bill Bellichick to is driven to be a winner ment short of that time. Instead of hiring one of the pick up Josh Gordon to team him up with Tom and when he succeeds three “re-tread” former head coaches – Tressman, Brady, Gradkowski, and Julian Edelman? Cleve- we will all be celebrating Martz, or Gailey (each 62-63 years old), Mike Pet- land Browns fans might not be so happy watching with him. He is, indeed, tine chose the 36-year-old John De Filippo, who is Gordon catching passes for New England in future a man of his time at this glad to be promoted as quarterbacks coach for the Super Bowl games. time in Cleveland. Oakland Raiders on his path to becoming a head “Owner Jimmy Haslam brings instability to the coach someday. De Filippo has a history with Browns.” Mike Pettine, both having coached for the New Jimmy Haslam is an owner with deep pockets and York Jets under Rex Ryan over several years. The a huge ego and the “will to win.” His actions have Browns can use young blood and fresh ideas! been criticized in the Cleveland media, but we First Federal Lakewood Offers Free Financial Checkups at First Financial Wellness Fair

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Maria NicolauMiranda, Kevin Alin, Patti Choby, Andrea Gale, Paul Krupa, Mary McDonnellKrupa, Bill Weiss, Hilary Gent, Chad Jones, Cindy Fink, Katelyn is Financial Wellness Fair is just one example of McCarthy, Judi Feniger, Theresa Schneider, Ron Rasmus, Jennifer A. Raynor, how we can all work together to ensure the ongo Karen Hudock, and Rick Neiditz. ing economic vitality of our community. March 2015 • e Gordon Square PRINT • Volume 1 Issue 1 • Page 3 NWT Re-Opens on Detroit Avenue at W 67th Street Community Open House, Saturday, February 28, 1 to 5 p.m. at 6702 Detroit Avenue in the dynamic Gordon Square Arts District, the fi rst permanent, owned and Tour Cleveland’s newest theater, enjoy refresh- operated facility in its history. Everyone is invited ments and entertainment and get to know Near West Theatre and its legacy of ordinary people inside Cleveland’s newest arts and culture venue creating extraordinary theater. FREE! during Near West Theatre’s free Community Open House on Saturday, February 28 from 1-5pm. Connect with us at www.nearwesttheatre.org and According on Facebook, Twitter and lnstagram. to Sikora, the col- laboration Film Festival Shows with Near West The- ‘Move On!’ about Our atre was Own Near West Theatre originally conceived as an 8-10 minute short fi lm to com- by Julie Maslov Goodman memorate their fi nal production in St. Patrick’s Filmmaker Ted Sikora explores Near West Theatre’s Club. However, once he started shooting, he was unique creative process that brings diverse people quickly drawn into Near West Theatre’s creative together to transform lives and communities process and stories of the volunteer cast and crew, The Cleveland International Film Festival today including adults, teens and children of all ages and announced that its 2015 program will include a backgrounds. Photos courtesy of Ted Sikora new documentary by local fi lmmaker Ted Sikora “I was so captivated, I kept going back for more,” “I was so captivated, I kept going back for more,” said Ted Sikora, director of the fi lm, “Move On!” about Cleveland’s own Near West Theatre. The fi lm said Sikora. “Before going into fi lm, my back- Sikora found deep and rich stories in the Near West Theatre volunteer cast and crew. chronicles the June 2014 rehearsal ground was in Continued from page 1 theater and I felt with a Blowout Party refl ecting the youthful, hip- period and performances of Near munity in to celebrate together who we’ve been, West Theatre’s fi nal production like I was get- ster vibe of its neighborhood and NWT’s beloved ting tuition to a who we are, and all we aspire to be.” Annual Benefi t Gala later in the spring. The cel- in its rented, gritty home of 36 wonderful and “Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!” Everyone ebration events lead up to the fi rst production years—the 3rd fl oor ballroom bizarre actor’s Welcome at Opening Celebration Events Feb.-Aug. 2015 of Shrek The Musical in April and a summer pro- of the historic St. Patrick’s Club duction of Hair in July. Building in Ohio City. The pro- studio. I thought Consistent with its mantra “Everyone is welcome the interviews here,” Near West Theatre’s Opening Celebration With the exception of January auditions for Shrek duction, titled “Move On!” was would get repet- begins with a free Community Open House fea- The Musical, all celebration events will take place Near West Theatre’s fi nal show in itive after 30 or turing tours of the new theater, community discus- in Near West Theatre’s new venue at 6702 Detroit the rented space before heading to sions and performances. Preview events continue Avenue in the Gordon Square Arts District: its new $7.3M performance venue 40 people, but the stories were all so deep and rich, I just kept shooting. I knew eight minutes would never do it justice, so I fi lmed until the fi nal curtain and, in the end, we had enough material—and gener- ous sponsorship support—to produce a 90-minute feature.” Made possible through support by the George Gund Foundation and Produc- ers Char and Chuck Fowler, the fi lm tells the story of Near West Theatre’s unique creative approach through the experiences and stories of individual cast members. “There were 65 people in the cast and every story was so deep and personal revealing what Near West, and theater in general, had meant to them,” Sikora explained. “I was also fascinated by Stephanie’s (Morrison Hrbek, Ex- ecutive Director) holistic approach and Bob’s (Navis Jr., Artistic Director) enig- matic energy. The way they complement each other and the impact it had on the cast was really beautiful.” Titled “Move On!” the performance at the center of the story was a retrospec- tive featuring musical memories and images honoring St. Patrick’s as a spe- cial place that brought so many people together. “We decided to keep ‘Move On!’ as the name of the fi lm because it represents how Near West Theatre is moving on to a new home and how the people involved move on with their lives through this transformational ex- perience,” Sikora said. Near West Theatre started in 1978 with 13 teens, an $800 budget and a produc- tion of Godspell directed by Morrison Hrbek in St. Patrick’s Club Building. “We are incredibly humbled and hon- ored that Ted chose to make this fi lm and that it was selected by CIFF for this year’s festival,” said Morrison Hrbek. “We couldn’t imagine a more profoundly meaningful way to celebrate the move into our new theater. This fi lm is a tribute to our passionate community of volunteers and supporters who have made our work possible for the past 36 years and are enabling the growth of our mission in our new home.” Sikora had a chance to see Near West Theatre’s new venue for the fi rst time this week. “I still can’t believe the new facility – it’s incredible,” he said. “I do feel like it was important to document what Near West Theatre is about as they go into this new space. Who they are could be fragile as they move from their home of 36 years into this new venue and we explore that in the fi lm.” CIFF “Move On!” Screening Schedule: Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 5:00 PM (Neighborhood Screening @ Capitol Theatre!) Monday, March 23, 2015 at 2:10 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 8:45 PM Visit www.ClevelandFilm.org for more schedule and ticket information about “Move On!” as part of the Cleveland In- ternational Film Festival March 18-29. Page 4 • Volume 1 Issue 1 • e Gordon Square PRINT • March 2015

John Marshall Campus will be home to 3 small schools

Rendering and photos courtesy of CMSD NEWS BUREAU The Rebirth of John Marshall High School, as depicted in a recent Cleveland Metropolitan School District rendering by CMSD NEWS BUREAU “This campus plan refl ects a commitment to all students.” (Problem-based Academy of Critical Thinking), both launched this While ninth- and 10th-graders enter the new small schools, 11th- year, will eventually occupy John F. Kennedy. John Marshall High School will be reborn as three small schools and 12th-graders will not be displaced as they complete their studies. But those schools started with the youngest students and a plan to underneath one roof when its new building opens next August. The plan makes a commitment to the upper grades, calling for an expand over time. A Cleveland Metropolitan School District plan released pays hom- intense focus that prepares students to The new John Mar- age to a “Lawyer Legacy” deeply rooted in the city’s West Park graduate and move on to college and shall will bring neighborhood. Students will play together on sports teams and in careers. together ninth- the band, and the building-turned-campus will remain named for the More groundwork remains before graders who have fourth chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. the schools open, including design of been housed at the But demands of the 21st Century are driving changes in the academic the curriculum and selection of staff. former Nathaniel program. Students across the city can enroll at Hawthorne School An advisory committee representing the school and community John Marshall, just as they do now, and 10th- through drafted design principles after reviewing data that included educa- but Fowler-Mack said the District will 12th-graders who tional needs and gaps in offerings on the West Side. follow a formula weighted in favor attended classes A working group ironed out the details. The group studied school of those who live in the surrounding at the former Carl models in the District and elsewhere, including Walter Payton Col- area. F. Shuler during lege Prep in Chicago, and consulted with organizations experienced Each of the small schools will have construction. Com- in school design. an advisory board to hold the District bined, enrollment The committee and working group sought to create smaller environ- accountable and make sure the school at the two buildings ments within the building where every student can fi nd a good fi t and stays true to its specialty. totals more than receive personal attention. “We don’t want to start a school in 1,100. One of the small schools will specialize in information technology, name only,” said committee and work- The new John Mar- another in engineering and yet another in business and civic leader- ing group member Ann Mullin, senior shall Campus is ship. program offi cer for education at the among 41 construc- The working group chose the specialties based on research that indi- George Gund Foundation. tion and renovation cates demand for the fi elds in . The areas of study of- Fowler-Mack said choosing a specialty in high school will not limit projects that the District began after the gym roof collapsed at the fer pathways to skilled, well-paying jobs, regardless of whether grad- students’ horizons as they pursue post-secondary studies or employ- former East High School 14 years ago. Issue 4, approved by vot- uates immediately obtain a certifi cate, move on to career training ment. ers on Nov. 4, will allow construction of 20 to 22 more schools and or enroll at a “I see K-12 edu- remodeling of 20 to 23. university or cation, in gen- college. eral, as giving Like peers kids a diverse at some oth- set of formative er CMSD e x p e r i e n c e s , ” schools, stu- she said. “We are dents will not not trying to lock fail subjects kids in; they can but will stick make a different with a course choice.” until master- John Marshall ing the mate- junior Kevin Gr- rial, even if amajo, who was that takes more part of the advi- than one aca- sory committee demic year. and the working Other features group, expressed will include confi dence that h a n d s - o n , students will be project-based comfortable with learning, team- the three choices work, develop- and said many ment of crit- who have fol- ical-thinking lowed the discus- skills and ac- sion seem par- tive partnerships with corporations, agencies and institutions. ticularly interested in engineering. “We are excited about the ability to offer multiple learning and ca- Gramajo was glad the working group decided not to make an exist- reer pathways on the John Marshall Campus,” said Christine Fowl- ing small school part of the campus. Classmates agree, he added. er-Mack, CMSD’s chief portfolio offi cer. The Cleveland Plan, a “The idea of three small schools made by John Marshall for John state-approved, customized blueprint for education reform, calls for Marshall, they like that,” said Gramajo, who carries a 3.5-point cu- offering a portfolio of options available to every student in the city. mulative average and hopes to work as a pharmacist after college. “One of our primary goals, in addition to ensuring that the students Small high schools are not new in the District, nor is having such are socially, emotionally and academically prepared for their fu- schools share space. tures—not our past—was to be able to offer a diverse set of school Three schools comprise the John Hay Campus, formerly John Hay models so every student can fi nd a place,” Fowler-Mack added. High School, in , and E³agle Academy and PACT March 2015 • e Gordon Square PRINT • Volume 1 Issue 1 • Page 5

Max Hayes aims to be among country’s top career-tech education schools

Rendering and photos courtesy of CMSD NEWS BUREAU The New Max Hayes High School, in construction near West 65th St. and Clark Ave., will be state-of-the-art, but just as important, if not more, will be a change in approach. by CMSD NEWS BUREAU WIRE-Net, with support from the Cleveland and George Gund foundations, has led planning for the new school since about late 2009. Colm Runners pounded the pavement for 5 kilometers during last April’s said that 200 volunteers have logged 1,500 hours and that a delegation toured 12 schools in Ohio and other states to view best practices. Race to the Max event, making their way from the existing Max The planners received guidance from Big Picture Learning, international consultants who specialize in creating “innovative, personalized S. Hayes High School on Detroit Avenue to the construction site learning environments that work in tandem with the real world in their greater community.” of a new building that the The new school, near West 65th St. and Clark Ave., will be state-of-the-art, but career-technical school is just as important, if not more, will be a change in approach. scheduled to move into at Max Hayes will keep its four core programs—manufacturing, building and prop- the beginning of the 2015- erty maintenance, automotive technology and collision repair, and information 16 school year. technology—while adding a program that lets students select a customized “path- But that feat pales in com- way,” a course of study that focuses on the energy industry. The fi ve areas will parison to the leap in sta- also weave in entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, technology and art tus the school’s supporters and design, so students can craft specialties—for example, the welding of sculp- hope it will achieve in the ture. new home. Supporters en- Academics will intertwine with training in individual plans that students, under vision creating one of the close supervision by teachers, are to develop by the end of ninth grade. The ob- most innovative career-tech jective is to prepare for college, some other post-secondary work and lifelong schools in the United States learning. and adding to the portfolio Internships and other outside experiences will expose students to the work world of options promised to fam- and keep the education relevant. Counseling and other support services will help ilies under The Cleveland them overcome personal challenges and stay on track until graduation. Plan, CMSD’s blueprint A planning committee has looked at how CMSD can market Max Hayes and for reform. three other career-tech education centers: Jane Addams Business Careers Center, The existing Max S. Hayes, Washington Park Environmental Studies and Martin Luther King Jr. Campus, which opened in 1957, is made up of the Health Careers Center and Law and Municipal Careers Academy. already a popular choice. At all the schools, now known collectively as The Academies of Cleveland, the But enrollment growth is District wants to forge a stronger connection with business and industry and bet- not entirely because of the ter prepare students for college and career through internships, job shadowing opportunity to learn a trade. Students, who can take general courses, and guest speakers, said C. Annette Darby, director of career education. typically sign up because they perceive the school as safe, their par- The transition to a new Max Hayes has already begun under Schwenk, who was hired in 2011 after a national search. He previously worked ents went there or it is close to home, Principal Phillip Schwenk said. in Los Angeles for the school system and charter schools but was drawn to Northeast Ohio by a school, a District, a city and a region that he “This was the place to go in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s if you were go- can see are trying to reinvent themselves. ing to go into the major trades,” Schwenk, 41, said the school Schwenk said. “In the 1990s, has started a literacy program 2000s, there was a drop-off. and that students have begun Fewer of the kids who go here to demonstrate signifi cant actually go into the trades, but growth. Max Hayes is close that was a national trend.” to adding a career-tech honors Even if they are interested in track, he said. trades, many lack the literacy, Teachers also will have to interpersonal and technology approach school differently, skills required in the sophis- said Schwenk, who has broad ticated modern workplace. authority to select staff under Though the school’s most recent The Cleveland Plan. four-year graduation rate was 64 “If you’re not teaching en- percent, fi ve points higher than trepreneurship, collaboration, District’s, ninth-graders often adaptive and critical think- enter several levels behind in ing and those kinds of things, reading and math and have to what you’re doing is really play catch-up. irrelevant,” he said. “This WIRE-Net, a local manufactur- school is trying to go where ing advocacy group, lobbied the work world is moving.” long and hard for an overhaul The new two-story, of Max Hayes, agitating on be- 170,000-square-foot building half of employers that scrape will accommodate 800 stu- for skilled, well-paid workers. dents. Construction is expect- President and Executive Direc- ed to cost $40 million, with tor John Colm said the revamp- the state paying two-thirds of ing is at least 20 years overdue. that amount. “Companies are turning away The school will have overhead work—you can fi nd examples doors for access to workshops, of this—because they don’t glass-enclosed locations that have the people to meet demand,” he said. “Any company that is at show off mechanical systems and outdoor spaces where students can undertake construction projects and operate heavy equipment. The 13- least a little technologically advanced is having trouble fi nding good acre site is more than double the size of the current Max Hayes property. people.” Page 6 • Volume 1 Issue 1 • e Gordon Square PRINT • March 2015 A Portfolio of High School Choices from CMSD Continued from page 1 school he would choose earlier than most: “I’m a senior ing rendered in the efforts, study, planning, nurturing, over at Cleveland School of Science and Medicine at and outreach of our stakeholders in the form of schools John Hay High School. The reason that I chose my high of choice. And just like Tremont in its nebular incep- school is I knew at a very young age that I wanted to be tion, those ‘in the know’ are the fi rst to capitalize on something that had to do with medicine. It was in third its rich potential. Take this to heart and please look grade – in 2006, I was in third grade – and my mom for these educational options available in our schools. had said, ‘Hey, they’re opening a school at John Hay Go to ClevelandMetroSchools.org and click on the that focuses on science and medicine.’ Now, any other High School Choices catalog. While I won’t say that third grader would be like, ‘Okay…yeah, that’s fi ne and we’re experiencing the parking diffi culties just yet, I am dandy. But me, I jumped right on it. I wasn’t the most watching our collective ‘lots’ becoming more and more admirable third grade student, so I really worked my crowded with a clientele that’s selective, supportive, butt off to make sure that I could get in to the Cleveland and knowledgeable.” School of Science and Medicine.” Kevin Alin, CMSD Director of School Choice & En- Hill said CMSD suffers from an outdated public per- rollment, felt the outreach event exceeded his expec- ception, and described for the Broadway parents his tations. In a follow-up phone call, Alin said, “For us, fi rst encounter with this perception. He said, “At my we saw this event as a great opportunity to showcase school – it’s one of the things I disliked about being in a diversity in our options in high school, but moreover charter school – when you’re reared at a charter school engage our community with those options. I think we the public school district isn’t really an option. I was accomplished both in a real signifi cant way. Just see- part of an elite travel group over at my charter school, ing multi-generational conversations where grandfa- and the principal took us to high schools; each school thers are present as well as daughters and sons as well was parochial, charter, or Catholic. I said, ‘Can we visit as grandbabies, talking about their future. We had not P-14 we talked about putting together a student panel. lots of nonprofi ts that work in the area. The Broadway Cleveland School of Science and Medicine?’ …because just presence and attendance, but the engagement was They selected fi ve high schools they were interested in P-16 works with all four of the elementary schools in at that time it was my fi rst choice. I remember her exact exactly right, and even in some cases better than what learning more about – from the parent’s perspective. the Broadway neighborhood and does events that reach words were, ‘That’s a CMSD school; you’ll never go to I could have really hoped for.” If he had to sum it up, We have Jane Adams Business Career Center (one of all of those students on a bunch of different issues – ev- college.’ That sort of just stuck with me.” Alin said, “The word that comes to mind is ‘inspiring.’ the Cleveland Academies); we have John Hay Science erything from early childhood to literacy to graduation Hill considered all his options carefully: “We went to Inspiring the creativity of our students to dream of what and Medicine – they wanted to learn about the applica- rates.” Addressing her involvement in the coalition she schools like Trinity, we went to schools like Benedic- school is right for them – whether it’s signing up for tion process; Cleveland School of the Arts – they were said, “Teach For America, which is the organization that tine – where I was accepted and had a full-ride athletic the auditions of the Cleveland School of the Arts, or interested in the city arts fl avor and how to audition or I directly work with, is a nonprofi t organization focused opportunity, but I also looked at schools like Jane Ad- whether it’s getting to test drive one of the robots at what the process is; and then Design Lab Early College on bringing excellent teachers into schools, and we ams Business Career Center, where my sister graduated MC2STEM – really engaging their imagination in this and Cleveland High School for Digital Arts, all of which placed a number of teachers here at Mound, which is from…I looked at Cleveland Central Catholic, where space…yeah, it was really powerful for me, for us, and will have students on a panel to answer simple ques- how we became involved with the P-16.” Trifi ro ex- I was offered a full academic tuition scholarship – my hopefully for our students as well.” tions like, ‘Why did you choose this school?’ or ‘What plained how the idea of a student panel evolved: “One brother graduated from that school. I looked at a number Alin was speaking with us just before heading out to other schools were you looking at when you decided on of the committees that we work on is around making of schools but John Hay Cleveland School of Science another form of school choice outreach. He was on his a high school?’ So, effectively, we could have them in a sure students prepare for high school and college access, and Medicine, which I had been looking at since third way to a student panel at Mound STEM Elementary church, we could have them anyplace, but we’re getting and so we were thinking about how to make sure our grade…it just wouldn’t get out the back of my mind, no School – created at the request of parents in the Broad- our parents into our buildings and having conversations students were ready and a big piece of that for them is matter what the other schools offered me. It looked like way neighborhood – to allow Broadway parents to ask around school choice.” making a great decision about what school they want I’d be going to school tuition-free anyway, so money students from several CMSD high schools about their While helping to set up the Mound STEM school choice to go to next. We wanted to have an opportunity for wasn’t really the option, but it’s just something about… educational experience. student panel, Holly Trifi ro, Executive Director at Teach them to get more information, learn about the process, something about that school that was right for me.” Alin said, “We’re talking with folks about changing the For America-Northeast Ohio-Cleveland, talked about and really hear from other kids about how they thought Hill concluded, “I’m glad that Cleveland is launching so way we outreach and, as you saw at our event, one of the Broadway P-16 neighborhood collective and how about the choice.” many different options so that students can say, ‘that’s our best assets in the district [is] our students – they are her organization became involved. According to Trifi ro, Perhaps the most poignant commentary came from the school for me.’” great spokespeople and help inform parents around why “Broadway P-16 is a neighborhood collaborative that Joshua Hill, a student on the Broadway neighborhood they chose what they chose. In talking with Broadway brings together families, students, schools, teachers, and student panel. Hill said he knew which CMSD high

The Road To Quality Schools: Next Steps For Issue 4 Construction Projects

Photo courtesy of Cobalt Group, Inc. The Cleveland School of the Arts, under construction between Euclid and Carnegie Avenues in University Circle, is one of three new high schools scheduled to open in August, 2015. These schools will nearly double the capacity for the number of high performing high school seats available for Cleveland students. by Susan Ruiz Patton implement the academic components of The Cleve- mation from an Issue 4-specifi c website and be able With only 5 years to build 20 to 23 new schools land Plan. to email comments to the implementation team. and remodel another 23 schools, the Cleveland Then, between Feb. 24, 2015 and March 19, 2015, Next, the Board of Education will meet on March Metropolitan School District has moved quickly the District will host community open houses in 24 to review the feedback from the public and other to design an aggressive project timeline and pro- each neighborhood cluster to review the phases in stakeholders and adopt a fi nal segment plan and posed segment plan to complete this work. which the work will be done and details on how timeline. Then, the fi rst round of bond fi nancing As soon as voters approved Issue 4 in November, that work will involve CMSD families and the will occur and project architects will be selected giving the District the ability to pay for the contin- broader community. for the fi rst phase of projects. This will include new ued investment in the City’s schools, the District These open houses will be similar to the Facilities construction planning and design, as well as scop- began taking next steps to lay the groundwork for Master Plan open houses held last spring. Citizens ing and estimating for the school remodel projects implementing the plan. and interested parties can drop in any time during set to happen in summer 2015. In February the Cleveland Board of Education will the two-hour events. A team of CMSD experts will The adopted segment plan will then go to the Ohio review a proposed segment plan and an engage- be available to share information, answer ques- School Facilities Commission so they may adopt ment strategy for gathering community feedback tions, record citizen input and ideas, and document it at their meeting in late April. Their approval is on the plan. This process will involve gathering the preferences of attendees during the sessions. necessary because the District is continuing their additional data on other community investments An open house has been scheduled for Cluster 3 – partnership with the State of Ohio. The partnership that might impact the segment plan, compiling Tremont – Ohio City and will take place at Tremont allows the State to pay $2 for every $1 the District high level construction cost estimates, evaluating Montessori School from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on March puts up for qualifying projects. Once the OSFC ac- bond fi nancing details and other due diligence to 3. cepts the plan, they will enter into an agreement give the Board a clear picture of how the invest- If you can’t make the open house in your neighbor- with the School District. ments can be made while the District continues to hood don’t worry. Citizens will be able to get infor- March 2015 • e Gordon Square PRINT • Volume 1 Issue 1 • Page 7 Information about Vaccines for MetroHealthy Living the Environmentally Conscious All That is Fat is Not Bad ter getting her shots, my daughter is all smiles when Realizing the goodness of natural, “heart-loving,” healthy fats (If you like butter, this article’s for you!) the nurse hands her a Dora sticker. Most importantly, ies-free teeth, strong bones, young-looking skin, the CDC-recommended schedule of immunizations is sharp minds, improved fertility, and prevention of proven safe and allows kids to be immunized against abnormal calcium plaques in our heart and blood these illnesses at the earliest possible time, providing vessels (called atherosclerosis -- a harbinger of optimal protection to children and communities. heart disease and strokes). Protect Your Family and the Community Vitamin K2 works its wonders by activating two Parents also should take to heart that vaccines are not major proteins: Osteocalcin, which attracts cal- only meant to protect ourselves and our children: They cium to the bones making them strong, and Matrix protect our larger community. Living green is about Gla Protein (MGP,) which literally sweeps away protecting the natural environment and caring about harmful calcium deposits from our arteries, thus the well-being of future generations. Vaccines align helping solve the “Calcium Paradox” (trade-off exactly with this sentiment because the immunity of between bone and heart health as it relates to cal- the “herd” protects the most vulnerable among us. cium supplementation). vitamin K2 also augments by Aparna Bole, MD, FAAP The rubella vaccine (the “R” in the MMR vaccine) is the functions of other nutrients like vitamin A and Pediatrician University Hospitals Rainbow a great example of the importance of herd immunity. vitamin D. Babies & Children’s Hospital While rubella might not make me or my kids very Vitamin K2 may be the missing link in the “Cal- Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Case Western sick, it is devastating when contracted by a pregnant cium Paradox.” Reserve University School of Medicine woman because it can cause congenital rubella, which We all know that vitamin D helps make bones may lead to miscarriage or stillbirth and severe birth There has been quite a bit of debate in popular me- by Reema Gulati, MD stronger by restoring calcium in the bones, but defects if babies are born with this illness. Increasing in a recent study published in the journal Lancet, dia about childhood vaccines. However, the science Division Director, the rate of rubella immunity through vaccination has is unequivocal: childhood vaccines, administered ac- Pediatric Gastroenterology authors didn’t fi nd enough evidence that vitamin prevented the transmission of this disease and protects cording to the CDC-recommended schedule, are safe MetroHealth System D supplements were helpful in preventing Osteo- pregnant women and developing babies above all oth- and effective. Yet concerns persist from parents who porosis in otherwise healthy people (i.e. not defi - ers. Have you ever thought why contemporary hu- are like me: concerned about avoiding unnecessary cient in vitamin D). Some speculate that perhaps The pertussis or whooping cough vaccine (the “P” in mankind is becoming fatter and “heart-sicker,” chemical exposures in their kids and who seek natural these people (just like many of us eating a low-fat the DtAP or adult TdaP vaccine) is another great exam- despite an abundance of low-fat foods? Or why approaches to personal health choices. diet) lack suffi cient levels of the essential vitamin ple. Infants who are too young for pertussis immuniza- we’re having weaker, more “osteoporotic bones,” Because I am a pediatrician, mother, and self-de- K2 to help the vitamin D-enhanced calcium make tion are the ones who can become the most sick. We despite bountiful calcium and vitamin D pills? Or scribed “greenie,” I think it’s important I add my voice its way to the bones, rather than soft tissues like have seen in recent pertussis outbreaks in this country why we are aging faster than time itself? to this topic, especially for my fellow environmentally arteries. This may also explain how and why in that babies with pertussis can stop breathing and the While it would be too simplistic to link this to a conscious parents who may have questions or con- the absence of adequate vitamin K2, the calcium infection can be fatal. When we as a society decrease single factor, some of the answers to these ques- cerns about vaccines. supplements that we all take, instead of being driv- the transmission of pertussis by increasing vaccination tions may lie in our obsession with low-fat foods. Concerns about Staying on Schedule en to the bones, may be making their way to the rates, we are protecting our youngest infants. Perhaps we are missing some key nutrients that The concern I hear most often is that the myriad ill- kidney-causing kidney stones and blood vessels Many of us today don’t have a personal experience surely had kept our active forefathers hale and nesses we are immunizing against today represent un- contributing to the negative association between with the harm vaccine-preventable illnesses can cause, hearty. Perhaps our grandmothers who contended due stress on the immune system and may also stress a calcium and heart health-noted in many observa- which may make us more cavalier about the benefi ts to the health benefi ts of fresh, golden butter were child with the pain of multiple immunizations at once. tional studies. of vaccines. For other illnesses, like chicken pox, par- much more intuitive than we are in this “fat- With this in mind, some parents request personalized The “fat controversy” seems to have come full ents may remember having those illnesses and wonder freaked out world.” or extended immunization schedules for their children. circle. Finally, the scientifi c world is realizing that why it’s important to vaccinate their kids because their Recent evidence shows that vitamin K2, a sister However, parents need to know that today’s modern the purported benefi ts of a low-fat diet, to prevent memory of having chicken pox wasn’t that bad. This vitamin of the more popular vitamin K1, may be vaccines expose the immune system to fewer antigens cardiovascular disease may be overstated and even is where it’s important for us to remember that we get one such nutrient, and is now gaining its share of (the things that actually provoke the immune response) (frankly) counterproductive. It may be more sen- vaccinated not only for ourselves, but to protect our rightfully deserved recognition, for its crucial role compared to older vaccines. That means that today’s sible to adopt a more careful approach toward fats neighbors, especially the most vulnerable among us: in heart and bone health. vaccines actually are challenging our children’s im- and make sure we eat modest amounts of healthy, the very young, the very old, developing babies, and So what is vitamin K2, and how does it work? mune systems with fewer antigens today than in previ- natural fats found in foods like butter, organ meats other immune-compromised people. vitamin K2, or Menaquinone, is abundant in dairy ous generations. In addition, children from the time of and avocados. This will help us avoid defi ciency Just like recycling, saving energy, or shopping at a products, especially golden butterfat, egg yolks, birth are exposed to hundreds of viruses and antigens of critical nutrients like vitamin K 2. Further, we farmers’ market, vaccinating our kids creates a safer and organ meats (liver) from grass-fed cows (not that are not associated with vaccination – remarkably, should not confuse the unhealthy, artifi cially hy- and healthier environment for our whole society. It re- grain-fed livestock.) Chlorophyll in the green we are born with immune systems that are designed to drogenated saturated fats in margarine with the quires participation from a critical mass of our popu- grass is a rich source of Vitamin K1, which is con- respond to these challenges. naturally occurring healthy saturated fats found in lation to provide adequate protection for all. It is no verted to Vitamin K2 and enriches the Vitamin K2 Furthermore, I would argue that it could be more trau- butter, clarifi ed butter, coconuts, etc. exaggeration to state that vaccines are one of human- content of milk. Fermented soy beans, natto, is a matic to have one shot every month for a prolonged So, let’s welcome modest amounts of grass-fed kind’s greatest public health victories. They have re- good source for vegans. period rather than getting it over with as quickly as dairy butter to help grow beautiful, healthy, strong, sulted in hundreds of thousands of lives saved. Vitamin K2 has shown to optimize physiologic vivacious, bright, anti-aging kids and selves! is possible. In my practice, the nurses who give vac- calcium metabolism in the body and give us car- cines are incredibly quick and effi cient. Moments af-

FROM THE LINCOLN-WEST HIGH SCHOOL WOLVERINE SCENE Ecovillage Receives New Signage and Residents Raise Awareness of Still Not Equal Pollution that view on the subject is incorrect and stereotypi- cal. Women who fall into that stereotype and claim to be feminists are just as bad as the men who op- press them. Feminism isn’t about women taking over; it’s about women being treated as equal to men politically, economically, and socially. Yes, women can do many things that men can do. Even so, they are still often treated unfairly com- pared to men. Women are more shamed for any sexual behavior they take part in than men. Women are paid less for doing the same job as men on the same skill level. Finally, many people view the idea of female leadership in a negative light. They think that females are too emotional and that they can’t make decisions as well as men can. It’s horrible. So much pressure and so many ste- reotypes are placed on females by society; yet it’s the same society that places those shackles that wants to break them. For example, a man can pur- sue woman after woman, but if one turns down his advances she’s viewed as prude and useless. If she by Micheal Kostura accepts or chases after partners the same way as many males do, she is viewed as promiscuous and Lincoln West is shamed for her behavior. Of course, it’s very rare Wolverine Scene Staff for people to call men out on the same behavior. Republished with permission from the Wolverine Scene Personally, I believe in equality for all regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or in this case, With March finally here, we’re also greeted gender. That is why feminism is an important issue with the celebration of women’s history. Wom- to me. Continued from page 1 mation about the neighborhood dating back to en have certainly been through a lot throughout Too many people don’t understand the true mean- 1852 can be found at http://peoplemaps.esri. history -- and not just here in America. From being ing of feminism, and some men are afraid of it be- to give context to the area’s various projects re- com/cleveland/. EcoVillage residents rallied to shamed by their male counterparts to being viewed cause they think it makes them less of a man to call volving around the ideas of green building, tran- raise awareness of Lake Erie pollution this past as if they were property, having to gain the right to themselves a feminist. It’s not the word that mat- sit oriented development, and creative vacant fall by stenciling storm drains. Yard clippings, vote, and overall just being forced to live in a patri- ters, it’s the simple fact that women are not treated land reuse. Moving into 2015, DSCDO hopes chemicals, pet waste, and fertilizers all become archal society here in the U.S., women have been as equals to men as many people wish to believe. to encourage more such development and en- a threat to water quality when washed down the unjustly viewed as second rate for a long time. It’s Shaming men for their actions isn’t the right way gage additional residents with the completion of drain. Everything that goes down your local for that reason that I am, in the simplest sense, a to go either, but there has to be a point where we projects including the RTA gateway on Madison storm drain leads to directly to Lake Erie, where feminist. start showing people the error of their ways. It’s not Avenue. we get our drinking water. If you would like When somebody says “feminism,” you may not only the sexist men that separate us, but also the fe- Historic District street signs also were installed to help raise awareness and get involved with picture the same thing as I do. Many men are blind males who buy into the role that society has crafted as part of the EcoVillage signage project. The storm drain stenciling, contact Adam Davenport to the true meaning of feminism and instead view for them and those who refuse to fi ght against it. signs, placed at major intersections, distin- feminists as women who want to take over our so- guish historic districts and the former name at DSCDO, 216-961-4242 x265. ciety. Men who don’t understand feminism think of the streets before the numeric conversion. that feminists want to be better than men. However, Former street names and other historic infor- Page 8 • Volume 1 Issue 1 • e Gordon Square PRINT • March 2015