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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.
Teachers looking at new ways to help students struggling with math proficiency
News 5 is following up on a story from this week that has a lot of people talking online. A report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book shows that 71% of Ohio eighth graders are not proficient in math. It is a trend that’s been worsening...
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, city schools CEO Warren Morgan take to streets to recruit students for Summer Soundtrack Program
CLEVELAND — It is a sight you do not see every day: a big city mayor and the leader of the public school system going door-to-door together. But that is exactly what happened Monday evening in Cleveland as part of an effort to keep kids and the streets safe this summer.
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...
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.
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.
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...
LCCC Commodore Hall of Fame Inducts its Inaugural Class
The inaugural class of the Lorain County Community College Commodore Hall of Fame was inducted during a ceremony on June 7. The class includes eight members, ranging from local leaders to changemakers across the country, who each got their start at LCCC. The Commodore Hall of Fame was created by...
‘We have to teach the truth:’ Cleveland NAACP hosts rally to protect honesty, inclusivity in education
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Meryl Johnson, education committee chair of the NAACP Cleveland Branch, believes that both knowledge and truth in education gives people power. But when lawmakers write legislation that takes both away, it’s because they don’t want anyone to know the truth and be powerful, she said.
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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