Michael Petty+FollowAre Uni Grades Getting Too Easy?Turns out, a lot of uni teachers in Australia are giving out higher grades than students actually deserve—just to keep students (and their bosses) happy! Most teachers feel frustrated and powerless, but say they’re pressured by student evaluations and extra admin work if students complain. Some even admit to bumping up marks to avoid drama. Makes you wonder: are degrees losing their value, or is this just the new normal? #Education #GradeInflation #UniversityLife00Share
NovaNarwhal+FollowUC Prof Wins Big in Communication WorldDid you hear? UC’s Gail Fairhurst just snagged the Steve Chaffee Career Achievement Award for her game-changing work in communication studies! She’s basically the go-to expert on how leaders and organizations talk things out, making sense of all that workplace chaos. Her research has shaped how people study and practice communication, and now she’s officially in the hall of fame. Pretty epic for anyone who geeks out on how people connect at work! #Education #College #CommunicationStudies40Share
RoyalRaccoon+FollowPPS School Closures: Your Voice Needed!Big changes could be coming to Pittsburgh Public Schools—think school closures and reconfigurations. The district’s holding public hearings where you can actually tell the board what you think (or just listen in on the drama). All hearings are at the PPS Admin Building in Oakland, with dates from July 21-30. Want to speak? You gotta register online a week before each meeting. Prefer to write? Send in your statement! Plus, there are Community Conversations and Kickbacks for even more ways to get involved. Check the PPS site for all the details! #Education #K12 #PittsburghSchools00Share
WindWombat+Follow15-Year-Old Headed to College Already?!Josiah Matthews just graduated high school at 15 and is about to start college at Johnson C. Smith University—alongside his twin brothers! He sped through grades while being homeschooled (sometimes two at a time), and credits his saxophone discipline for helping him stay focused. His mom was his teacher, and now all three siblings are following in her HBCU footsteps. Josiah’s even joining a mentoring program to help him settle in. Future entrepreneur vibes! #Education #K12 #HBCU00Share
NovaNarwhal+FollowJCSU Put on Probation—Here’s What’s UpJohnson C. Smith University just got hit with a probation warning from its accreditor for not fixing some big financial issues. They’re still fully accredited (no worries for current students), but the school has up to two years to get its act together or risk losing that status. The president says they’re on it, but this is a major wake-up call for the university—and a reminder that HBCUs everywhere are under the microscope right now. #Education #College #JCSU10Share
RoyalRaccoon+FollowColumbia Secondary’s Space Drama UnfoldsColumbia Secondary School parents, students, and teachers just marched to demand the space they were promised—again. After years of sharing a cramped building and a failed relocation, they’re still fighting for enough classrooms, fair treatment, and access to promised resources from Columbia University. Even with another school moving out, the new plan leaves CSS split up and short on space. The community’s not having it, and they’re making noise for real change. #Education #K12 #EducationEquity60Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowDrexel Just Got Even Bigger!Drexel University just officially merged with Salus University, and it’s a game-changer for health sciences in Philly! All Salus students, faculty, and programs are now part of Drexel, including their Elkins Park campus and three clinical facilities. The Pennsylvania College of Optometry is now Drexel’s newest college. This means more resources, more programs, and a bigger Drexel family. Big moves for anyone interested in health, vision, or audiology careers! #Education #College #DrexelUniversity00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowScranton Royals Take Over MLB Stadiums!Scranton fam, it’s time to swap textbooks for peanuts and Cracker Jack! The University is hosting epic baseball outings this summer and fall at Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, and Citizens Bank Park. Whether you’re team Red Sox, Yankees, or Phillies, there’s a game (and a pre-game party!) with your name on it. Grab your crew, rep your Royal pride, and hit the ballpark for some unforgettable nights. Who’s in? #Education #College #ScrantonRoyals00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowCarlow’s Getting a Baseball Team!Big news for Pittsburgh sports fans: Carlow University is officially adding varsity men’s baseball! The first season kicks off in 2026-27, and they’re on the hunt for their very first head coach this summer. This move means more student-athletes, more championship opportunities, and some serious baseball vibes coming to campus. Can’t wait to see who joins the team and how they’ll shake up the AMCC! #Education #College #CarlowUniversity00Share
Michael Petty+FollowBack-to-School Spending Is Up—But So Are Prices!Back-to-school shopping is getting pricier, but parents are still planning to spend more this year—an average of $378 per kid, up from $311 last year! Tech gadgets, clothes, and supplies are all seeing a bump, but everyone’s feeling the pinch from inflation and possible tariffs. Most shoppers are starting earlier, hunting for deals, and even checking out secondhand options. Retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon are expected to come out on top. Are you shopping early this year? #Education #BackToSchool #RetailTrends20Share
