Education

Cleveland Restoration Society reveals next three African American Civil Rights Trail markers
The Cleveland Restoration Society has announced the next three markers on the African American Civil Rights Trail. Eventually, 10 historical markers will memorialize locations associated with Cleveland’s struggle for Civil Rights between 1954 and 1976.
#CLEative Groove: Meet Lisa Ligus, founder of Songbirds Music Therapy Services
Our #CLEative Groove series puts the spotlight on our city’s creative makers and shakers! Read on for our next installment with Lisa Ligus, founder of Songbirds Music Therapy Services.
We Run This City: Grant will extend YMCA's youth marathon program to Lakewood
Since its founding, the YMCA We Run This City program has worked with more than 1,000 students in 43 CMSD schools, preparing them to run in the Cleveland Marathon. Thanks to a grant from the Three Archest Foundation, the program is now coming to Lakewood.
Linked: AT&T Connected Learning Center opens at Esperanza, plugs in the Clark-Fulton community
With 14 Dell PCs equipped with a range of software, the now-open AT&T Connected Learning Center in Esperanza is meant to add ammunition to one of Cleveland’s sorest setbacks—fixing its digital divide.
Making an impact: After 20 years Progressive Arts Alliance is now Arts Impact
For nearly 20 years, the organization known as Progressive Arts Alliance has been working with area students to integrate the arts into learning. As the organization begins its next 20 years with a new strategic plan, it has a new name: Arts Impact.
EDWINS campus is expanding with additional housing in Buckeye
After continuously growing its footprint in the Buckeye neighborhood over the past eight years, EDWINS is expanding its campus again with a new 8,270-suare-foot living unit.
Savvy Spenders: Cleveland Fed teaches kids financial literacy through fun summer programs
Folks don't normally think of the Cleveland Fed when planning summer activities for kids. For the second year in a row, the Fed is offering fun, educational, and interactive programs the entire family can get behind.
Welcome to the dollhouse: This CLE single mom is reimagining the classic toy with Play Maysie
For Kayla Lupean, a Christmas night brainstorm has turned into the gift that keeps on giving. 
Destination College: Your Teen Media helps students, parents find their way
Going though the college admissions process is a difficult time for every student and parent. Your Teen Media shines a light on the path, making it easier to navigate.
I Live Here (Now): Dr. Caitlin Colleary digs her new role at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
No bones about it: it’s been a long and winding road that led Dr. Caitlin Colleary to The Land. A Los Angeles native, the 36-year-old paleontologist arrived in Cleveland last year after a decade spent in South Dakota, England, Panama, and Washington, D.C.
Notorious RBG: New exhibit at Maltz Museum pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsberg
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts called Ruth Bader Ginsberg "a tireless and resolute champion of justice." Now,  Beachwood's Maltz Museum celebrates the second woman, and oldest Justice, on the Supreme Court.
Fit for a queen: QUEENIAM gives Cleveland youth community and purpose in COVID times
Dameyonna Willis believes that self-love and empowerment are royally important—and that’s exactly why she started QUEENIAM to help young girls thrive. Though COVID-19 has put a cramp in Willis’ in-person meetups, she hasn’t let that stop her, instead creating a vibrant “Queen in Quarantine” virtual program to keep the movement in motion.
My Brother’s Keeper will build career pathways for region’s marginalized Black youth
The Urban League of Greater Cleveland's recent launch of a local chapter of My Brother's Keeper helps underserved Black youth reach their full potential with a web of resources designed to strengthen their careers and skill sets.
Need some creative catharsis? FreshWater editor to launch sixth cohort of Artist's Way class
FreshWater contributing editor Jen Jones Donatelli is kicking off another installment of her Creative Groove course.
CMSD tries 'learning pods' to keep ESL students from falling behind in online schooling
Learning pods at Esperanza and the Boys and Girls Clubs are helping some Spanish-speaking CMSD students keep up with their school work in a remote learning environment.
A day of reflection: History Center, University Circle recognize MLK with exhibits, programs
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Western Reserve Historical Society and other University Circle institutions are hosting online events and programs to spend the holiday reflecting, learning, and serving. 
Making (air)waves: There's a radio play resurgence happening in Shaker Heights
In tandem with Story Forum and The Shakerite, Radio on the Lake Theatre is helping fill the live theatre gap with a new series of radio plays written and performed by local high school students.
EDWINS staff hosts virtual cooking classes for all ages, skill levels
Brandon Chrostowski and his EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute staff launched a cook-from-home Zoom cooking class series this month—offering classes for all skill levels and ages.
Spotted: Putzfrau returns to the scene 50 years after Cuyahoga River cleanup work
The Putzfrau, a boat designed by Northeast Ohio native Frank Samsel and used in the early 1970s to clean up the Cuyahoga River, was spotted yesterday—restored and back in service.
Never too young to make a difference: Ortiz’ newest book tells of youth making positive change
Local author Raquel Ortiz just released her newest book about the East Harlem 1969 Garbage Offensive by the Young Lords, telling the story of how you're never too young to make a difference.