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![Distress, No More! | East Cleveland City Schools Released from State oversight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766967884/eastclevelandk12ohus/fx4btig2sdz5mmtb0p96/FeatureArticleSize_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766967884/eastclevelandk12ohus/fx4btig2sdz5mmtb0p96/FeatureArticleSize_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766967884/eastclevelandk12ohus/fx4btig2sdz5mmtb0p96/FeatureArticleSize_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766967884/eastclevelandk12ohus/fx4btig2sdz5mmtb0p96/FeatureArticleSize_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766967884/eastclevelandk12ohus/fx4btig2sdz5mmtb0p96/FeatureArticleSize_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766967884/eastclevelandk12ohus/fx4btig2sdz5mmtb0p96/FeatureArticleSize_1.jpg","width":2100}])
East Cleveland schools have been released from state oversight after improving academically, marking what officials call a “historic milestone” for the community.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce confirmed the decision in a letter to Superintendent and CEO Henry Pettiegrew II, ending the district’s time under the Academic Distress Commission.
![Dr. Henry Pettiegrew receives 2025 Changemaker Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765757906/eastclevelandk12ohus/xapckmnlip1ngvnbgqy4/ChangemakersArticle-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765757906/eastclevelandk12ohus/xapckmnlip1ngvnbgqy4/ChangemakersArticle-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765757906/eastclevelandk12ohus/xapckmnlip1ngvnbgqy4/ChangemakersArticle-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765757906/eastclevelandk12ohus/xapckmnlip1ngvnbgqy4/ChangemakersArticle-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765757906/eastclevelandk12ohus/xapckmnlip1ngvnbgqy4/ChangemakersArticle-4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765757906/eastclevelandk12ohus/xapckmnlip1ngvnbgqy4/ChangemakersArticle-4.jpg","width":2200}])
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Dr. Henry Pettiegrew II, Chief Executive Officer and Superintendent of East Cleveland City Schools for receiving the Cleveland Browns 2025 Jim Brown Inspire Change Changemaker award.
The annual award honors local leaders who are creating lasting change in their communities within the NFL Inspire Change's four pillars – education, economic advancement, police-community relations and criminal justice reform.
![A closer look at East Cleveland’s improvement on State Report Cards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766029729/eastclevelandk12ohus/c2eda4q6qg4md8ftx2pg/FordhamInstituteArticleThumb1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766029729/eastclevelandk12ohus/c2eda4q6qg4md8ftx2pg/FordhamInstituteArticleThumb1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766029729/eastclevelandk12ohus/c2eda4q6qg4md8ftx2pg/FordhamInstituteArticleThumb1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766029729/eastclevelandk12ohus/c2eda4q6qg4md8ftx2pg/FordhamInstituteArticleThumb1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766029729/eastclevelandk12ohus/c2eda4q6qg4md8ftx2pg/FordhamInstituteArticleThumb1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766029729/eastclevelandk12ohus/c2eda4q6qg4md8ftx2pg/FordhamInstituteArticleThumb1.jpg","width":2200}])
The nationally respected Thomas B. Fordham Institute highlights East Cleveland’s historic progress—proof that focused work and accountability are driving real results.
![Did you have the Golden Ticket? | East Cleveland City Schools Thanksgiving Giveaway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765973866/eastclevelandk12ohus/bd58kpwylg0xymvizfcd/ThanksgivingatChambers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765973866/eastclevelandk12ohus/bd58kpwylg0xymvizfcd/ThanksgivingatChambers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765973866/eastclevelandk12ohus/bd58kpwylg0xymvizfcd/ThanksgivingatChambers.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765973866/eastclevelandk12ohus/bd58kpwylg0xymvizfcd/ThanksgivingatChambers.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765973866/eastclevelandk12ohus/bd58kpwylg0xymvizfcd/ThanksgivingatChambers.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765973866/eastclevelandk12ohus/bd58kpwylg0xymvizfcd/ThanksgivingatChambers.jpg","width":2200}])
For the second year, the East Cleveland City Schools included a special ticket in our Fall Newsletter for families to receive a full Thanksgiving Dinner on us! Families gathered at Chambers Community Empowerment Center to turn in their "Golden Tickets" and receive their gifts. The process was seamless as Chambers admin and staff members guided cars through the roundabout in front of Shaw Stadium to collect an assortment of meal items including a Turkey, canned side items, desserts and beverages!
This effort was followed up the very next week with a grand expression of community care from Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, County Councilman Michael Houser, East Cleveland Mayor-Elect Sandra Morgan, Ricky Smith of Random Acts of Kindness and Shaw Alum Jeff Clark of DTLR! In collaboration with East Cleveland Schools, they came back to Chambers to deliver an additional 400 Turkeys to the families of East Cleveland, helping ensure everyone could enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. We were honored to host them in a true display of how our communities can come together to support one another and spread kindness.
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East Cleveland is Proud.