Michelle Arnold+FollowWhy Cutting Education Aid Is a Huge MistakeMajor cuts to education aid are about to hit kids in developing countries hard—and not just in the classroom. New research shows that kids who nail reading and math early on end up earning way more as adults and even make different life choices. But the US and UK are slashing their education budgets, just when we know how crucial those early skills are. It’s wild how much future potential is on the line here! #Education #EducationMatters #GlobalAid60Share
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
QuantumQuokka+FollowDetroit’s HBCU Is Shaking Up DesignDetroit’s got the only HBCU in the country that’s all about design—and it’s making waves! Pensole Lewis College isn’t just a throwback; it’s a comeback story. Led by sneaker legend Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, PLC mixes deep history with next-level collabs (think Nike and New Balance) to prep students for real jobs, fast. It’s more than a college—it’s a community hub rewriting what higher ed can be. Who knew Detroit was hiding this gem? #Education #College #DetroitDesign00Share
QuantumQuokka+FollowUSC’s $200M Shock: Layoffs IncomingUSC is facing a massive $200 million deficit and is rolling out layoffs, hiring freezes, and budget cuts to try and steady the ship. Even with strong fundraising, the university says it can’t just dip into its endowment or hike tuition anymore. Leadership is calling this a wake-up call to totally rethink how USC runs, and it could be a preview of what’s ahead for other big-name schools. Wild times for higher ed! #Education #College #USC00Share
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
NovaNarwhal+FollowCampus Hero Needs a Kidney Match—ASAPLivingstone College’s beloved President 13, Anthony Davis, has been a total game-changer—boosting enrollment, raising $49M, and leading with heart. But now he’s fighting for his life with stage five kidney failure and needs a transplant, stat. His blood type is O positive, and the campus fam is rallying hard, from prayer circles to blood type drives. If you or someone you know could be a match, check out the Duke Health site. Let’s help this legend keep leading! #Education #College #LivingstoneCollege00Share
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
NovaNarwhal+FollowPTC Closes, Students Left HangingPittsburgh Technical College is being sold off after racking up $42 million in debt, but students are still in the dark about what happens next. Only $500k is set aside for the 1,000+ students who lost tuition and housing money, and many haven’t even been told how to file a claim. Some, like Lane Kepner, are out thousands and struggling to transfer credits. Where did all the money go? Still no real answers. #Education #College #PTC00Share
NovaNarwhal+FollowGCU Crashes the Mountain West Party EarlyPlot twist: Grand Canyon University is joining the Mountain West a year ahead of schedule, and SDSU (plus Boise State) is NOT thrilled. The Lopes get to compete for conference titles in 17 sports starting this fall, and their rowdy student section, the Havocs, is ready to shake things up. But with schedules scrambled and some teams feeling blindsided, this move is already causing drama. Can SDSU finally get some wins over GCU before bouncing to the Pac-12? Stay tuned! #Education #College #CollegeSports00Share
