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Independence teacher and students honored in special needs education awards
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – A teacher and two students at Independence Middle School have been recognized as leading the way in special needs education. The trio were celebrated at the ESC of Northeast Ohio’s 45th Annual Excellence in Education Awards held earlier in May at Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights.
Independence primary school spreads kindness through fun run
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Embracing a theme of kindness, students, staff and parents at Independence Primary School enjoyed their annual fun run. The event hosted by the parent-teacher organization - which aimed to raise $20,000 - earlier in May adopted the theme ‘kindness runs the world’ and was a celebration of physical activity and compassion.
North Ridgeville City Schools sends off Class of 2024
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- With commencement ceremonies in the rearview mirror and the last day of the school year set for this week, the North Ridgeville City School District looks back on 2023-24 and sets the slate for activities yet to come. Among the 333 graduating seniors of 2024, 129...
From masks to caps and gowns: Class of 2024 graduates reflect on unique college years
CLEVELAND, Ohio – They finished high school in 2020 with a pandemic blanketing the world. Instead of prom and walking across a stage, they waved goodbye to their classmates over Zoom or drove past their homes honking in celebration. The coronavirus changed their perception of what life, let alone...
Cleveland Museum of Art appoints Jacquelyn Sawyer as its new chief learning officer
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Museum of Art has a new top educator. On Friday, the museum announced it has appointed Jacquelyn Sawyer, former vice president of education and engagement at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., as its new chief learning officer. The museum selected Sawyer for...
Polaris Career Expo wows fifth-, sixth-graders with future possibilities
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The midway at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds May 15 looked almost like a festival was in progress, with hundreds of kids excitedly roaming the grounds to visit a variety of exhibits. Polaris Career Center held its first-ever career expo, hosting more than 3,000 fifth- and sixth-graders...
Westlake boys win 2A state track and field title
After playing the bridesmaid role through the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference regular season and championship meet, the Westlake High School boys track team finally got to the altar at the most opportune time when the Wolverines captured the 2A state title on May 23 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex. Westlake athletes attained 73 points at the state meet to finish well clear of runner-up Harford Tech (47) and Hereford (40), with county and SMAC champion La Plata another four points back in...
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