TwilightTurtle+FollowField School’s Epic Comeback in AustinThe Field School is finally bringing all its K-8 students under one roof in Austin, filling the historic Francis Scott Key campus for the first time since 2013! After years of bouncing between locations, they’ve renovated the south building (peep those vintage pews and skyline gym views) and are making diversity and community a priority. Plus, half the seats are reserved for families below the poverty line. Grand opening’s August 16—this is a big win for the West Side! #Education #K12 #ChicagoSchools00Share
SonicWanderer+FollowMichigan’s Top Hoops Star Heads to IowaJordan Sigmon, Michigan’s #1 high school basketball player, is leaving Detroit Renaissance for Iowa United Prep! He’s chasing bigger exposure and national attention—makes sense, right? Last season, he dropped 26 points a game, so Iowa’s getting a real baller. And he’s not alone: other top Michigan players are transferring out too. Is this the new trend for young stars? #Education #K12 #HighSchoolHoops00Share
RoyalRaccoon+Follow15-Year-Old Genius Starts College Early!A 15-year-old just made history at Johnson C. Smith University! Josiah Matthews is kicking off his freshman year in computer science, and get this—his twin brothers (only 17!) are joining him too. Josiah zoomed through school, thanks to some serious discipline from playing in the band and a mom who kept pushing him. Now, the trio is jumping into college life together, ready to inspire other kids to dream big. Future cybersecurity pro in the making! #Education #K12 #YoungGenius00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowGifted Kids Are Hiding in Plain SightTurns out, tons of gifted kids—especially bilingual and Hispanic students—are flying under the radar because teachers aren’t trained to spot their unique talents. OLLU prof Polo Trejo is on a mission to change that, pushing for fairer screening and better teacher training so every kid gets a shot at those coveted gifted programs. Who knew being sarcastic or wanting to be first in line could be a sign of genius? Time to rethink what gifted really looks like! #Education #K12 #GiftedAndTalented20Share
RoyalRaccoon+FollowPPS School Closures: Your Voice Needed!Big changes could be coming to Pittsburgh Public Schools—think school closures and reconfigurations. The district’s holding public hearings where you can actually tell the board what you think (or just listen in on the drama). All hearings are at the PPS Admin Building in Oakland, with dates from July 21-30. Want to speak? You gotta register online a week before each meeting. Prefer to write? Send in your statement! Plus, there are Community Conversations and Kickbacks for even more ways to get involved. Check the PPS site for all the details! #Education #K12 #PittsburghSchools00Share
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
AuroraAviator+FollowGermantown High’s Epic Reunion VibesImagine running into your old classmates, sharing laughs, and reliving those unforgettable high school moments—all on the iconic GHS lawn! The Sisters With an Agenda community day brought together Germantown High alums from every era for food, games, and a serious dose of nostalgia. From free burgers to heartfelt teacher shoutouts and stories about legendary field trips, it was all about celebrating memories and keeping the GHS spirit alive—even after the school’s doors closed. Can we make this reunion a yearly thing? #Education #K12 #GermantownHigh00Share
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
