Building Brighter Futures
The Cleveland Board of Education adopted the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) recommendations on December 9, 2025.
Building Brighter Futures is a strategic and data-driven plan shaped by months of community engagement, information analysis, and thoughtful deliberation. The goal of this plan is to strengthen enrollment and ensure scholars attend a newer school building that offers more educational opportunities, including algebra in the eighth grade, more sports and extracurricular activities, and college credits and college and career pathways in high school. BBF is ensuring academic excellence so every CMSD scholar can thrive. Building Brighter Futures - Cleveland Metropolitan School District
What happens now?
Current K–7 and 9–11 scholars at transitioning schools have a reserved seat at their paired welcoming school, but families must confirm this seat in the School Choice Portal from January 5 to February 27, 2026. Families exploring other options should know that students transitioning or moving to a new school receive first priority—based on availability—at all eligible schools if they submit a School Choice application during this same window. All current 8th graders across CMSD will continue to receive support in making their high school choice through the School Choice process.
Next Steps, Resources, and Frequently Asked Questions
