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
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
RoyalRaccoon+FollowMeet Hays CISD’s Fresh Faces!Big shakeup at Hays CISD! Johnson High, Dahlstrom, and Wallace Middle are all getting new assistant principals, and there’s a new director of student services in town. These hires bring years of experience from nearby districts and schools—so expect some fresh energy this school year. Cynthia Zapata is stepping up to handle everything from attendance to discipline. School starts Aug. 13, so get ready for some new leadership! #Education #K12 #HaysCISD00Share
RoyalRaccoon+FollowDeer Valley schools keep breaking recordsDeer Valley Unified schools just hit a new milestone—again! For the second year in a row, students and staff racked up 70 state titles in everything from academics to athletics, and the list of awards grew to over 50 pages. That’s not all: DVUSD celebrated its first-ever sweep of “A” ratings for all five high schools, a record $70 million in scholarships for the class of 2025, and unique honors like State Teacher and Superintendent of the Year. It’s clear the whole community is raising the bar. What do you think is driving this wave of success? #Education #K12 #DeerValleyPride00Share
