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One student's path from Oyler to college

Apr 15, 2013
The high school senior will be the first in her family to graduate high school, but she's got her eyes on an even bigger prize.
Mike Gribbins with daughter Raven, who's aiming to be the family's first high school graduate.
Stacy Doose

Oyler principal on the budget bubble?

Mar 28, 2013
Craig Hockenberry has been the guiding force at Oyler School for more than a decade. But cuts could threaten his job.
Craig Hockenberry makes his rounds in Lower Price Hill.
Glenn Hartong

College rules the day at Oyler School

Feb 5, 2013
Putting students on the path to higher education starts early at Oyler.
Mark Tobin, age 7, wears a University of Delaware crown.
Amy Scott/Marketplace

Oyler School minds its manners

Jan 11, 2013
Seniors at the Cincinnati school get a lesson in business etiquette as part of a mentoring program.
Raven Gribbins, left, gets a lesson in doing lunch from mentor Holly Gundrum at the Rock Bottom Brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Amy Scott

A merry Oyler Christmas

Dec 24, 2012
Poverty is the rule the rest of the year, but donations help make the holidays special.
Oyler kids take turns telling the big guy what they'd like for Christmas.  The local community delivers on the presents.
Amy Scott

Oyler School gets a makeover

Dec 6, 2012
Fixing up a deteriorating school can make a big difference for students and teachers.
BEFORE: A whole lotta purple and no air conditioning.
Roth Partnership

At Oyler, keeping an eye on students' eyes

Oct 12, 2012
A groundbreaking vision clinic at the school makes sure kids who needs glasses, get them.
Eighth-grader Timothy Drifmeyer test drives several pairs of glasses before making a choice.
Stacy Doose

For public good, not for profit.

Leading the change at Oyler School

Sep 13, 2012
School principal Craig Hockenberry fights poverty with community at a different kind of school in Cincinnati.
Oyler School in Cincinnati, Ohio, at dawn.
Glenn Hartong