QuantumQuokka+FollowLocal students shine on Samford Dean’s ListSeeing so many familiar names from Arab, Cullman, Crane Hill, and nearby towns on Samford University’s Dean’s List is a real point of pride for our community! These students balanced tough classes and busy schedules to earn at least a 3.5 GPA last semester—no small feat. Their hard work and dedication are a reminder of the talent and drive right here at home. How do you think our local schools and families help set students up for this kind of success? Let’s celebrate these achievements and share what’s working for our students! #Education #College #SamfordUniversity00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowRoxbury’s Nubian Square gets a tech boostFranklin Cummings Tech just opened its brand-new, $75 million campus right in the heart of Nubian Square, and it’s already changing the game for local students. This isn’t just another school building—it’s packed with hands-on labs for robotics, cybersecurity, and even electric vehicles, plus a rooftop solar lab. The campus was designed and built by women- and minority-owned firms, and it’s all-electric, aiming for top green building status. With 80% of grads landing jobs in their field, this place is a real engine for opportunity in Boston. What impact do you think this will have on Roxbury and beyond? #Education #College #Roxbury00Share
Katherine Hunt+FollowBuffalo schools shift to remote learning FridayFriday means a big change for Buffalo families—Buffalo Public Schools are moving all classes online for the day. Students and staff will stay home, logging in through Schoology, Clever, or Teams, or using materials sent home earlier. All afterschool activities and sports are canceled Friday, but athletic contests are back on for Saturday. However, Saturday Academies at several schools are canceled, except for the adult welding class at Burgard High, which is still happening. How are you and your kids preparing for another remote day? What works best for your family on these online learning days? #Education #BuffaloSchools #RemoteLearning00Share
ElectraErmine+FollowBuffalo schools juggle snow, remote learningExtreme cold and heavy snow have forced Buffalo high schoolers to keep learning from home, while younger students head back to class. The city’s wild winter weather not only canceled classes but also threw off the Regents exam schedule, so teachers need extra time to catch up on grading. With snow days running low, schools are making tough calls to balance safety and learning. How do you feel about remote learning days versus braving the cold for in-person classes? Has this winter changed your view on snow days? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Education #K12 #Buffalo00Share
DiamondDingo+FollowCincinnati hoops heating up after snow delaysDespite the recent snowstorm putting some games on ice, Greater Cincinnati’s top high school boys basketball teams are back and making serious noise. Lakota West is flexing with a 15-1 record and a national ranking, while Wyoming and Williamsburg are still undefeated and dominating their leagues by 30+ points per game. Covington Catholic’s star seniors just hit major scoring milestones, and Princeton is right on Lakota West’s heels for the GMC crown. Which team’s run has impressed you most so far, and who do you think will come out on top as we head into the season’s home stretch? #Education #K12 #CincinnatiBasketball00Share
GlitchGladiator+FollowCincinnati hoops rivalry returns with a bangSnow days are over and the energy in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky gyms is electric again! With top teams like the Firebirds, Cowboys, Colonels, Vikings, and Warriors setting the pace, the race for conference titles and tournament spots is getting wild. But don’t count out the Crusaders, Wildcats, Bluebirds, Rams, or Bombers—these squads are making serious moves and shaking up the rankings. With packed schedules and big matchups coming up, who’s your pick to make a statement this season? Let’s hear your predictions and favorite moments so far! #Education #K12 #CincinnatiBasketball00Share
hnguyen+FollowAkron schools shut down again for extreme coldAnother day, another round of school closings across Northeast Ohio—Akron Public Schools and many others are keeping doors shut Thursday as wind chills dip to a bone-chilling -15°F. After-school activities are off, too. With nearly 300 schools closed Wednesday and some districts running out of calamity days, families are juggling last-minute changes and kids are getting an unexpected winter break. How are you handling the disruptions? Are you worried about kids falling behind, or just grateful everyone’s safe and warm? Let’s talk about how this cold snap is shaking up our routines. #Education #Akron #SchoolClosings00Share
Michael Petty+FollowCleveland’s cold snap shuts schools, stirs debateBrutal cold has Northeast Ohio families scrambling this morning, with over 75 schools—including Akron and Canton—closed for safety. Meanwhile, Cleveland schools remain open, leaving parents torn between braving the chill or finding last-minute childcare. This icy dilemma is sparking real questions: How do you decide what’s safest for your kids? On top of that, grocery prices are climbing again, and the Browns just named Todd Monken as head coach. With so much happening, how are you handling these winter curveballs? Let’s talk about what’s hitting your household hardest right now. #Education #Cleveland #SchoolClosings00Share
QuantumQuokka+Follow$2M boost for music at Case WesternA $2 million endowment from James S. Richman and his wife Elissa is about to shake up music education at Case Western Reserve University. This new professorship in popular music studies means more classes, events, and research focused on the music that shapes our lives—think everything from classic rock to today’s chart-toppers. For Cleveland, a city with deep musical roots and the Rock Hall at its heart, this is a big deal. How do you think this focus on popular music will change the way students and the community connect with the arts? #Education #College #Cleveland00Share
Katherine Hunt+FollowCherry Creek Schools faces leadership shakeupBig changes are hitting Cherry Creek Schools as Superintendent Chris Smith steps down following serious claims about a toxic work environment. While Smith’s time brought new mental health resources and major school upgrades, staff say the workplace culture under his and his wife’s leadership left many feeling powerless. Now, with Jennifer Perry stepping in as interim superintendent, the district’s next steps are up in the air. For a district known for excellence, this moment raises big questions about transparency, leadership, and how to rebuild trust. What do you think Cherry Creek needs most right now? #Education #CherryCreekSchools #Leadership00Share
