Zack Carreon, WVXU
ReporterExpertise: Education, photojournalism
Education: Bowling Green State University
Contact: zack.carreon@wvxu.org
Favorite Tri-State Neighborhood: West End
Highlights
- Education reporter for WVXU with experience in radio, television and print
- Former content editor and photojournalist at WTOL 11 News in Toledo
- Experience covering news in three Ohio cities — Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo
- Cleveland Browns fan
Experience
Before joining Cincinnati Public Radio in 2022, Zack Carreon spent four years covering breaking news, culture and sports in Toledo. He was also an intern for Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland.
Education
Zack graduated with a bachelor's degree in media production from Bowling Green State University with a minor in film and was a BGSU men's rugby player.
About WVXU
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Why trust us
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Most of the people at Wednesday's town hall were district employees. Many said they liked ideas in the plan, but questioned how they might be funded. -
The change comes as Miami rebrands its regional campuses as polytechnic institutions with a greater focus on micro-credentials, certificates and curricula based on industry workforce needs. -
The new strategic plan will act as a road map for the district, but will also be a sales pitch to voters this November, when the district is likely to have a new tax levy request on the ballot for the first time in 10 years. -
It's been 10 years since the school district last asked voters for additional revenue, but many Board members now agree it's time to submit a request. -
When students return to school this fall, CPS will be without a dozen social workers, eight counselors, 10 assistant principals, and over 80 central office employees. -
This weekend, tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on The Banks for several high-profile events. -
Data from the city of Cincinnati shows that between 2023 and 2025, approximately 24% of the city's 35,474 car crashes occurred within 1,000 feet of a school. That number jumps to over 32% when considering total crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists. -
District leaders say revenue from the 2.20 mill tax levy will be used to implement the first phase of a new Master Facilities Plan to renovate and improve many of the district's buildings to account for growing enrollment. -
The budget's approval marks a major milestone for Northern Kentucky University, which has been digging out of a $24 million financial hole since 2022. -
Cincinnati Public Schools provides some form of transportation to around 16,000 students. However, nearly 20% of those students attend a private or charter school.
