catalyst guides

The Catalyst Guides section is aimed at helping individuals involved in school improvement do their jobs better. It contains background information on Chicago school reform and links to a wide variety of useful information on the World Wide Web, from directories on schools and nonprofit organizations to research on reform.

We welcome your suggestions for additions and improvements. Send an e-mail to editorial@catalyst-chicago.org.


Catalyst Guides
The CMSD links to directory of district departments, as well as selected web site sections developed by the CMSD. It also includes district, school and student data on various sections of the Ohio Department of Education’s web site. We welcome your suggestions for additions and improvements. Send an e-mail to editorial@catalyst-cleveland.org

Research includes reports, surveys and studies conducted on the Cleveland Municipal School District by Catalyst and others. It also includes research on various issues such as early childhood education, teacher pay and testing. We welcome your suggestions for additions and improvements. Send an e-mail to editorial@catalyst-cleveland.org
Grants is a compilation of foundation grants to Cleveland school reform efforts dating back to 1999. It also includes a list of contact information for various local foundations that provide grants for education programs. We welcome your suggestions for additions and improvements. Send an e-mail to editorial@catalyst-cleveland.org.


Organizations and institutions provides links to local, state and national organizations and agencies that are focused on various reform issues from academic achievement and civic support of schools to school funding. We welcome your suggestions for additions and improvements. Send an e-mail to editorial@catalyst-cleveland.org.


Reform History is designed to help readers see the chronology of school improvement efforts in Cleveland, dating back to 1988. It includes a timeline that highlights major school reform events, and various news briefs dating back to 1999. It also features two Catalyst articles that analyze the district’s progress in recent years. We welcome your suggestions for additions and improvements. Send an e-mail to editorial@catalyst-cleveland.org.

  • 2006 News Briefs
  • Cleveland School Reform
  • Selected Articles (SEPT. 2005 AND JUNE 2006 LEAD COVER PACKAGE STORIES.)