CMSD leaders, community discuss major consolidation plan happening next school year

CMSD Consolidation PlanThis week, the school board for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District approved a major consolidation plan that will cut the total number of schools in the district by a third due to years of declining enrollment. Starting next fall, there will be 18 fewer buildings, and the district will operate 29 fewer schools. District CEO Warren Morgan said the plan is also a way for the district to save money and improve academic offerings. Some parents and teachers have concerns about this major change, including crowded buildings, unique programs going away and how the moves will impact families with special needs. On Thursday's "Sound of Ideas," we've invited Morgan on the program to talk more about the plan and what's ahead. We'll also hear from the school board chair, the head of the teachers union, a parent and a student. Guests:- Warren Morgan, Ed.D., CEO, Cleveland Metropolitan School District- Sara Elaqad, Board Chair, Cleveland Metropolitan School District- Marilia Tsirikos Karapanos, Junior, Campus International High School- Allison Jacobs, Parent- Conor Morris, Education Reporter, Ideastream Public Media The Menu: Best Food Stories of 2025It's time once again for "The Menu," our bi-weekly series where we dig into Northeast Ohio's food scene with the help of the folks over at Cleveland Magazine. The end of 2025 is quickly approaching, and this is our final installment of The Menu this calendar year. We'll wrap up some of the best food stories and trends of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Guests:- Dillon Stewart, Editor, Cleveland Magazine- Christina Rufo, Reporter, Cleveland Magazine