CPS board renames school to honor Dr. Owens

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education voted unanimously during the regularly scheduled Business Meeting Monday, May 6, to rename Lighthouse School for the late Dr. O’dell Owens. The resolution, read by each Board member, officially renames the school to Dr. O’dell Owens Center for Learning.  A Woodward High School graduate, Dr. Owens frequently credited Cincinnati Public Schools with providing him the platform to obtain his higher degrees. A champion for education, Dr. Owens was an esteemed partner of CPS, serving as chairperson of the CPS’ Community Advisory Board for seven years, helping to enrich the academic experience for students. “As we honor the legacy of the late Dr. O’dell Owens by renaming Lighthouse School, we are not just changing a name, but reaffirming our, and Dr. Owens, commitment to excellence, inclusivity and the transformative power of education,” CPS Board of Education President Eve Bolton said. “Dr. Owens’ dedication to uplifting communities and empowering generations echoes the very essence of our educational mission at CPS to provide high-quality learning and equitable opportunities for our students.” As an advocate for education, Dr. Owens served as a founding board member and chair of the Cincinnati Preschool Promise Board of Managers, emphasizing the...