Emily McCord

Study: Ohio Superintendents Support the Common Core

Emily McCord — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:35:00 +0000

A new study released Friday by the Fordham institute gauged Ohio superintendents' views on education reform in the state. One notable finding is that the majority of Superintendents support the Common Core, an initiative that has caused some controversy. Emily McCord spoke to the Fordham Institutes' Terry Ryan and the lead researcher on the project, Steve Farkas and began by asking Terry about the purpose of the study.

Superintendents Like Controversial Education Reform Plan

Emily McCord — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:27:14 +0000

A new study released this week gauges the views of Ohio school superintendents on education reform in the state. As Emily McCord reports from Ohio Public Radio member station WYSO, it finds superintendents favor the initiative known as the Common Core.

Interest In Darke County Manufacturer's Clothes Spikes After Bangladesh Tragedies

Emily McCord — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:48:10 +0000

The collapse of a garment factory last month in Bangladesh has put a spotlight on how workers that produce clothing for Western retailers are treated. It’s prompted the government there to raise the pay for those employees. As WYSO's Emily McCord reports, consumers in the US may be starting to pay attention as well.

Rep. Turner Cosponsors Bill Aimed At Military Sexual Assault

Emily McCord — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:41:54 +0000

New figures from the Defense Department show sexual assault in the military is increasing, and that the vast majority of cases are going unreported. As WYSO’s Emily McCord reports Republican Congressman Mike Turner of Ohio’s 10^th district is proposing legislation to encourage victims to come forward.

Voters To Decide On Dayton Mayoral Candidates, Issues and Levies

Emily McCord — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:56:23 +0000

Ohio Voters are going to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a handful of issues, school levies and charter amendments. In Dayton, the outcome will decide who will be on the November ballot for Dayton mayor as well as city commissioners.