Ohio cannabis school becomes first to get academic accreditation in U.S.

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (WCMH) -- An Ohio school with an exclusive focus on coursework for the marijuana industry has become the first of its kind to receive academic accreditation.

The Cleveland School of Cannabis received its accredited status from the Middle States Association's Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Kevin Greene, vice president for the school, called it the "highest level of education accreditation that there is." He explained his team went through an intensive...