RoyalRaccoon+FollowSchool’s Back Already?! Here’s Who’s NextCan you believe some Valley kids are already back in class? Apache Junction and Chandler students just kicked off the school year, and the rest aren’t far behind. If you’re still clinging to summer, here’s when your district heads back: Queen Creek (7/21), Gilbert (7/22), Tempe Union (7/23), Tolleson (7/30-31), and a bunch more all on 7/31 or early August. Who else feels like summer just started? #Education #K12 #BackToSchool00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowSchool Transfer Drama in Baton RougeImagine your kid’s school suddenly shuts down and you can’t get their records to enroll them somewhere else. That’s what’s happening to families from IDEA Bridge and IDEA Innovation in Baton Rouge. The schools closed, and now parents are stuck in limbo because nobody can access the student files. The district opened a help center to untangle the mess, but it’s still chaos for a lot of families trying to get their kids into new schools. Total headache! #Education #K12 #BatonRouge00Share
ElectraErmine+FollowNew Baseball Coaches Alert!Three Cincinnati high schools just shook up their baseball programs with fresh head coaches! Mariemont picked Adam DeLaet (who’s about to be a dad!), Newport Central Catholic tapped longtime teacher Nick Enginger, and Bellevue promoted Matt Atkins, a former pro player. Each brings serious local roots and playing cred. Can’t wait to see how these new leaders shake up the season! #Education #K12 #CincySports00Share
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
