Education

Shazam! Can comic books slay the high functional illiteracy rate in Mt. Pleasant?

Like the millions of moviegoers who saw "Black Panther" on its opening weekend in February 2018, Dawn Arrington was captivated by the film’s superhero story brought to life by a predominantly black cast. But unlike most of those moviegoers, Arrington took it a step further to become a hero in her own right.

FreshWater editor to teach 12-week 'Artist's Way' course at The Green House in February
Often, when I talk to people I meet in Cleveland about The Artist's Way, they haven't heard of it, but they're intrigued and want to learn more. That's why I'm so excited to once again offer "CLE-ative Groove," a dedicated 12-week course based on Julia Cameron's best-selling book.
This Cleveland inventor is putting Mario Kart lovers in the driver's seat with a real-life version
Leave it to someone who works at Case Western Reserve University’s Sears think[box] to think out of the box. Ian Charnas' newest project is sure to appeal to lovers of Nintendo, nostalgia, and go-karting by bringing Mario Kart to life.
Could a $235,000 diamond hold the key to a CLE nonprofit's future?

What happens when you mix a dazzling six-figure gem, a mysterious benefactor, and a high-stakes situation for a global nonprofit? No, it’s not the plot for the next James Bond movie — it’s the unfolding storyline for local nonprofit Because I Said I Would.

Move over, T-Rex: New exhibit at Natural History Museum shows off Southern Hemisphere dinosaurs
It's an invasion of Southern Hemisphere dinosaurs. They're taking over the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in a cool new exhibition called "Ultimate Dinosaurs."
Live and learn: The new Euclid High School is taking shape as an 18-hour 'community campus'
When the reimagined Euclid High School opens its doors in 2020, the new building will combine the city’s middle and high schools—educating between 2,500 and 2,800 students. However, that’s just a small fraction of the number of Euclidians that the facility will ultimately serve on what's envisioned as a "community campus."
VIDEO: Inside the new Early Learning Village in Euclid
Get an up-close look at the only preschool Fab Lab in the country, housed right here in Euclid at the new Early Learning Village.
The H.E.A.T. is on: A new program will spark transformational change for Euclid's young black men
Can Euclid's young black men come together to help solve issues like gun violence and illegal dumping? Councilman Brian Moore says an emphatic "yes."
Sign me up: Students at Menlo Park Academy in Cleveland get real world experience in art class
Art students at Cleveland's Menlo Park Academy are getting a taste of the real world by making handmade signs for two grocery stores.
LISTEN --> FreshFaces Podcast: Tom Gill of Urban Community School
Check out our new episode of the FreshFaces podcast featuring Urban Community School president Tom Gill.
LISTEN --> FreshFaces Podcast: Steph Buda of The Kids of 216
Check out our very first episode of the FreshFaces podcast featuring Kids of 216 founder Steph Buda.
Meet the nation's youngest pro ballerina: 16-year-old Marla Minadeo of Cleveland Ballet
The Cleveland Ballet has a fresh new face this season, and she's just 16 years old—making her the youngest professional ballerina in the country.
In their footsteps: Cleveland Restoration Society plans civil rights trail with historical markers
Cleveland's role in the civil rights movement is often overlooked. The Cleveland Restoration Society hopes to remedy that with a civil rights trail consisting of 10 Ohio Historical Markers.
Urban Renaissance Farms is helping city dwellers get back to their roots in Euclid
Not far from I-90, Urban Renaissance Farms is helping to cultivate an urban farming culture in Euclid.
Food for thought: Slow Food CLE teams up with Dave's Supermarket in Midtown for learning series
One year after launching a new chapter, Slow Food Cleveland is joining forces with Dave's Supermarket in Midtown for a new Slow Food Cafe series.
'Til the levy runs dry: Euclid schools enlist the community’s help to continue trending upward
With Election Day two weeks away, Euclid school advocates are making their case for continuing the district's momentum.
The number of women-owned CLE businesses has jumped more than 50%. This summit is for them.
Now in its eighth year, the Female Entrepreneur Summit will welcome more than 400 Northeast Ohio women entrepreneurs to the Cleveland History Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Greetings from Euclid: Take a sneak peek at Euclid's newest piece of public art
Call it postcards from the edge (of East 222nd Street and Lake Shore Boulevard). The mural swiftly taking shape in downtown Euclid is meant to be a love letter from artist and Euclid High School teacher Margaret Garbincus to her hometown.
Teachers will give top marks to this Collinwood resale shop
Monica Grays' resale shop for teaching materials is doing so well in Willoughby that she has opened a second store in Collinwood, called The Assembly by 2nd Semester.
Portrait of a city: Euclid is busy writing its next chapter
Meet three Euclidians helping to shift the narrative for a city in transition.