RoyalRaccoon+Follow15-Year-Old Prodigy Starts College with BrosA 15-year-old Charlotte kid just started college—alongside his twin brothers! Josiah Matthews, once struggling to read, is now one of the youngest ever at Johnson C. Smith University. The secret? Glasses, home-schooling, and a little sibling rivalry. All three are joining the marching band (sax, drums, trumpet) and their mom’s an alum too! They’re part of a program boosting Black male enrollment, and their story is seriously inspiring. Can you imagine sending THREE kids to college at once? #Education #K12 #Prodigy00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowSchool Year Drama: What’s Up at CMS?Education funding drama, teacher pay worries, and a spike in student absences—CMS is facing a lot before classes even start! Dr. Crystal Hill is tackling everything from ICE agents on campus to AI in classrooms. Plus, a lawsuit over $165M in federal funds could mean nearly 1,000 teacher layoffs in NC. How will all this shake out for students and staff when the bell rings on Aug. 25? Stay tuned! #Education #K12 #CMS00Share
RoyalRaccoon+FollowSt. Raphael’s Demolished—Why?!St. Raphael School in Morningside is being torn down, and it’s not to make way for something new—just gone for good. It’s wild to think Gene Kelly went there, and now it’s just memories and rubble. Some old schools get turned into cool things like senior homes, but not this one. Apparently, low enrollment and asbestos sealed its fate. It’s just sad to see a place with so much history disappear. Anyone else have memories tied to a school that’s gone? #Education #K12 #PittsburghHistory00Share
DiamondDingo+FollowPinnacle Baseball’s Fresh Start DramaPinnacle High’s baseball team just hit the reset button! After last season’s wild player walkout and dugout drama, new coach Austin Byler is stepping in to clean up the mess. He’s all about positive vibes, building a strong team culture, and leaving the chaos behind. With a new principal and a coach who’s big on mental strength, Pinnacle’s looking to turn the page and make a comeback. Can Byler unite the squad and bring back the glory days? Stay tuned! #Education #K12 #HighSchoolBaseball00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowBig Moves at Maricopa Colleges!Maricopa Community Colleges just shook things up with two major hires! Dr. Eddie Genna is officially in as Senior Vice Chancellor of External Affairs after killing it in the interim role, and Valerie Jones is stepping in as Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Economic Development. Both bring tons of experience and fresh energy—looks like Maricopa is gearing up for some serious innovation in education and workforce training. Anyone else excited to see what they do next? #Education #K12 #LeadershipNews00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowBackpacks, Scholarships & Fresh Starts!Did you see what went down at Advocate Trinity Hospital’s back-to-school bash? Over 200 kids scored free backpacks, 100 families got fresh produce, and 30 students walked away with a share of $19K in scholarships! Plus, there were health screenings, CPR training, and even a Gym Shoe Ball. Love seeing the South Side get this kind of support—especially with more jobs and community investment on the way. Total feel-good moment! #Education #K12 #BackToSchool20Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowLocal Teens Crush It at SkillsUSA Nats!Did you hear? Calvert County’s Career & Tech Academy students just scored big at the SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta! We’re talking national medals in Firefighting and Audio Radio Production, plus two teams landed top 10 spots for Outstanding Chapter and Crime Scene Investigation. These kids didn’t just show up—they put in serious work and totally owned the stage. Proof that hands-on learning is where it’s at! #Education #K12 #SkillsUSA00Share
DiamondDingo+FollowHometown Hero Goes Pro!Tate Southisene from Basic Academy just got drafted by the Atlanta Braves—22nd overall! Imagine going from high school games to the big leagues. His coach is already bragging about him, and honestly, who wouldn’t? Can’t wait to see what Tate does next! #Education #K12 #MLBDraft00Share
RoyalRaccoon+FollowBack-to-School Hacks You Need ASAPSchool’s almost back and everyone’s feeling the pinch! Clark County families are cutting back this year, but there are tons of ways to save: hit up thrift stores for deals, score free backpacks and supplies at local fairs, and even snag free dental checkups for the kids. Don’t forget to check out the Cox and Nevada Treasury events for more freebies and resources. Who knew back-to-school could be this budget-friendly? #Education #K12 #BackToSchool00Share
WindWhisker+FollowCooper Underwood’s Big Baseball DilemmaAllatoona High’s Cooper Underwood is about to make the biggest choice of his life: MLB Draft or college ball at Georgia Tech? This kid’s got a killer pitch arsenal and a story that hits home—his dad literally trained him to be a lefty! With the draft coming up, Cooper’s just taking it day by day, trusting whatever comes next. No matter where he ends up, he’s carrying his Allatoona roots (and his dad’s legacy) with him. Can’t wait to see where he lands! #Education #K12 #MLBDraft00Share
