TwilightTurtle+FollowMeet Harmony’s Teacher Superstars!Two Houston-area teachers just snagged Harmony Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year awards, beating out educators from 25+ Texas cities! Parul Chawla, a Special Ed teacher in Sugar Land, and Angela Flakes, a 7th grade ELA teacher in Katy, are being celebrated for their passion, innovation, and the way they empower their students. From building inclusive classrooms to letting kids lead discussions, these two are seriously raising the bar. Let’s give them a huge round of applause! #Education #K12 #TeacherOfTheYear00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowAPS Staff Getting a Big Pay Bump!Atlanta Public Schools just dropped some awesome news: bus drivers, custodians, and parapros are getting a 10% raise next year! Nurses are getting a little extra too, with RNs getting 1% and LPNs 2%. On top of that, everyone’s getting a salary step increase. Love seeing schools actually invest in the people who keep things running (and our kids safe). #Education #K12 #AtlantaSchools00Share
NovaNarwhal+Follow$200K Scholarships + Real-World Engineering?UNC Charlotte just scored a $200,000 scholarship fund from Bobcat, and it’s not just about the cash. Twenty students get $3,000 each, plus the chance to work at Bobcat’s Innovation Hub right on campus (and even in North Dakota!). Imagine using industry-grade tools, teaming up with global engineers, and having a mentor guide you through real projects. If you’re into engineering, business, or computing, this could be your ticket to a killer career jumpstart. #Education #College #Scholarships00Share
Charles Richardson+FollowCharlotte Med School’s Diversity MysteryCharlotte’s shiny new med school promised to be super diverse, but now that classes have started, they’re keeping quiet about the actual numbers. Even local officials are asking, but the school won’t share the racial or ethnic breakdown of its first class. With $75 million in public money invested, people want answers—especially since diversity in medicine literally saves lives. Is this just nerves after the Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious admissions, or is something else up? #Education #CharlotteNC #MedSchool00Share
NovaNarwhal+Follow$8M in Scholarships?! This Teen Did THATImagine getting into 83 colleges and racking up $8 million in scholarships—yep, Aaron Williams just did it! He’s a straight-A grad from Chicago who set out to be valedictorian and totally crushed it. His secret? A little sibling rivalry, a ton of hustle, and a community that had his back. Now he’s off to NIU on a full ride, aiming to be valedictorian again. Who else is inspired to shoot their shot after hearing this? #Education #College #ScholarshipBoss00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowGalena Park ISD Board Snags Top Honors!Did you hear? Galena Park ISD’s Board of Trustees just got crowned Region 4 School Board of the Year—beating out 47 Houston-area districts! Their secret sauce? Real community roots, next-level programs (think dual credit and ACT for all), and a serious focus on student wellness. Now they’re repping the region for the state’s top school board award. Love seeing local leaders making waves for students! #Education #K12 #GalenaParkISD00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowUofL’s $200 Fee for Game Day Access?!UofL students are about to shell out $200 per semester for a new athletic fee starting 2025-26. The upside? You’re guaranteed tickets to volleyball, women’s basketball, and baseball games, plus a shot at football and men’s basketball tix via lottery. There’s also a $75 Ville’ns+ membership for die-hards who want guaranteed access to the biggest games. All this is to help cover a $12.5M athletics deficit. Would you pay more for better game day perks? #Education #College #UofL20Share
NovaNarwhal+FollowCollege Tuition Just Got Pricier—AgainTemple and Pennsylvania’s state-owned colleges are hiking tuition, and it sounds like more schools could follow. Temple’s raising rates by 3.6% and cutting staff to cover a big budget gap, while the state system just approved its first tuition hike since 2018. Experts say with less federal funding and new loan rules, schools might keep passing costs to students. If you’re planning college soon, brace yourself—higher bills and fewer staff could be the new normal. #Education #College #CollegeCosts00Share
Julie Alexander+FollowPitt Snags Local Pitching Phenom!Big news for Pitt baseball—Norwin High’s Caden Sivrich, one of the top WPIAL pitchers, just committed to the Panthers! This is huge since Pitt usually misses out on local stars. Sivrich says he loves the program, wants to stay close to family, and is pumped to make an immediate impact as a freshman. Could this be the start of more hometown heroes staying in Pittsburgh? Watch this space! #Education #PittBaseball #WPIAL10Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowNursing Degree Coming to NLC!Big news for future nurses: Northeast Lakeview College is launching its own Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree! Starting this fall, students can get hands-on training right on campus and be ready for RN jobs in some of Texas’ fastest-growing areas. With nursing demand booming (18% growth by 2030!), this could be your ticket into healthcare. Applications are already open for the first class starting fall 2025. Who’s thinking about applying? #Education #College #NursingSchool00Share
