Springfield Schools

Gov. Kasich's school reform budget reviewed by Estrop

Wayne Baker — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:33:55 +0000

Springfield's Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Estrop ,says he is pleased with Governor John Kasich's education budget and reform proposal. Estrop feels the plan will benefit the school system.

Kasich's two-year budget plan calls for the state to pay for low income students who want to attend any K through 12 school including charter and private religious schools.

Springfield Schools to Develop Bioscience Academy

Wayne Baker — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:04:02 +0000

Springfield City Schools have entered into a partnership with Clark State Community College, Wright State University and the Dayton Development Coalition to develop the state's first bioscience academy.

The academy will prepare students to compete for jobs in the agricultural science field.

State Senator Chris Widener (R-Springfield) and Springfield Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David Estrop, started researching the bioscience academy project last year after Widener attended a Clark County Farm Bureau meeting and learned that the bioscience field is underrepresented.

McGregor Metalworking hosts Clark County students

Wayne Baker — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:33:32 +0000

Springfield's McGregor Metalworking Companies is teaming up with Springfield area schools in an effort to get more students trained for manufacturing jobs.

The McGregor companies invited students and teachers in Clark County to tour their facilities over the weekend in honor of National Manufacturing Day.

Over 1,000 educators, Middle and high school students were able to see the production of parts ranging from automotive seat components to John Deer combines.

Springfield Schools to Implement Blended Curriculum

Wayne Baker — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:36:26 +0000

Students in the Springfield School District will now be able to customize their education. The district will allow students to take courses outside of the classroom through a new education model that school officials say will attract more students and better prepare them for college.