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Olmsted Falls High School’s Class of 2024 described as ‘determined’
OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Olmsted Falls High School held its 2024 commencement May 30 at Charles A. Harding Memorial Stadium. Principal Leo Spagnola described the 273 graduating students as a determined class who overcame obstacles. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Falcons’ father, son share Final 4 experience
AKRON — Although the outcome was not what was hoped for, in the end, the bond between father and son grew stronger than ever. Minford High School baseball head coach Eli Daniels saw his Falcons fall to the Lake Flyers 4-0 in the Division III state semifinals on Saturday at Akron’s Canal Park.
High schoolers invited to audition for Shining Star CLE
The eighth annual Shining Star CLE 2024 singing competition, spearheaded by the Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, is now accepting auditions. Scheduled for Sept. 22 at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland, the solo singing competition is for teens from 10 Northeast Ohio counties who compete for college scholarships – Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties – and includes home-schooled students. Participants will have the chance to compete for $18,500 in college scholarships and perform at Playhouse Square. Judges, who are music professionals, then choose the top four winners. The live audience will also be a part of the voting process, according to a news release.
Twinsburg baseball team reaches state final in season dedicated to late coach
CLEVELAND — The Twinsburg Tigers varsity baseball team is moving on to the Ohio state championship final game. Twinsburg took down Delaware's Olentangy Berlin Bears, 4-1, in Friday's OHSAA Division I state semifinal game. The Tigers will face Mason in the final on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Canal Park in Akron.
JCU names inaugural dean of College of Health
After launching the College of Health in late 2023, John Carroll University in University Heights has found its first dean. In October 2022, the state of Ohio conditionally approved a nursing program for John Carroll University. In November, Melissa Cole, dean for the college of health and associate professor department of nursing, previously served as the inaugural director of nursing and strategic health care innovation for the new program and was named interim dean on Sept. 1, 2023.
John Carroll University designated as Collegiate Purple Star Campus
CLEVELAND — The Ohio Department of Higher Education announced two additions to the list of Collegiate Purple Star campuses: John Carroll University and Ohio Northern University. The total number schools on this Ohio-based list is now 53. John Paul Robinson, the director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at...
Navigating the changing educational landscape: cleveland.com High School Standouts 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The traditional markers of educational success – high grades, standardized test scores, and college acceptance – are undergoing a significant transformation. Today, educators, parents, and students alike are grappling with a rapidly evolving definition of what it means to be a successful learner. This shift...
University of Akron President Nemer makes first appointment, naming new interim VP and CFO
R.J. Nemer made his first appointment as University of Akron president this week, splitting the role of interim senior vice president and chief financial officer into two positions. Misty Villers, previously Akron's director of budget planning and strategy, assumes the interim CFO job immediately. She will exclusively oversee financial functions...
Brunswick First-Years Impress in 15s Title Run
The Brunswick Valkyries graduated a big senior class in spring 2022, and the player pool needed time to refill those influential roles. But even during the rebuild, the team remained title contenders in the girls' high school space. Last year, the Valkyries took silver in both the Rugby Ohio fall 7s and high school club 15s competitions. Brunswick Valkyries head coach Dan Prater was, eventually, optimistic about the team’s chances in 2023-24, but a lot of pieces still had . . .
Westlake’s Jessica Meno Receives 9th Annual Jeffery Owen Marriott Memorial Scholarship
Westlake High School 2024 senior, Jessica Meno, is the recipient of The Jeffery Owen Marriott Memorial Scholarship. This is the ninth year the scholarship has been awarded to a Westlake High School student-athlete who demonstrates strong academics, outstanding character, and a commitment to community service, characteristics that mirror those of its namesake, Marriott – a 1992 Westlake graduate.
Cleveland.com announces 2024 High School Standouts Awards winners
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- What a year for Northeast Ohio students. It’s time to announce recipients of the annual High School Standouts Awards. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Math Club—Teaching Math One Step at a Time with Brunswick's Sandi Sturgill
Sandi Sturgill is a dedicated 8th grade teacher at Brunswick Middle School. She goes above and beyond her regular teaching duties by offering math tutoring sessions every Tuesday to help her students understand complex math concepts. In addition to that, she also runs the Math Club, where students can explore their passion for math and participate in exciting activities that enhance their critical thinking skills. By providing her students with these opportunities, Sturgill helps them develop a deeper appreciation for mathematics and encourages them to pursue their academic goals with confidence and enthusiasm.
Early childhood education should begin at home
Some experts say that by six months, a child can truly recognize their names. Other experts, according to UNICEF Parenting, say the learning starts even inside the womb. Needless to say, some parents take on the task of educating their newborn, no matter how elementary the process, immediately. For parents...
Cultivating parent, school connections leads to student success
The working relationship between parents and schools regarding a child’s development can sometimes be a delicate balance. Who knows a child as well as their parents?. On the other end, schools, and their respective development teams, have the practical knowledge base, and have likely seen a case like yours before. So, how can a school win the trust of a student’s parent?
The Land and Cleveland State University launching new internship program
The Land is pleased to announce the launch of a new internship program with Cleveland State University this fall. Two students from the journalism program will join The Land each semester in providing reporting for Cleveland and surrounding cities. They’ll learn how to source, report, and edit stories for publication, and will also have the opportunity to experience all aspects of the nonprofit news industry, which is growing nationwide.
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