Wiley Middle School’s 1st Annual Health and Wellness Fair was viewed as a success by those in attendance. “This was good. This was a good event for the school,” replied one parent as she retired from the line dance instruction being held in the main foyer. With participation … [Read more...] about An Ounce of Prevention at Wiley Health Fair
Schools
O Fortuna, shining brightly on our kids
I've been attending music concerts in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights school district for longer than my memory allows – at least 45 years. So I have a lot of context when I state that Monday's performance of O Fortuna from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana was the most … [Read more...] about O Fortuna, shining brightly on our kids
Tolerance, Kids & Our Schools
How tolerant are we as a community? As biological creatures go, humans are not the most tolerant of specials. Mice and rats tend to be more adaptable to their environment and can take better advantage of shelter and resource limitations. Humans crave and need shelter and tend … [Read more...] about Tolerance, Kids & Our Schools
New school dashboard sends an important message
Have you seen the new CH-UH City School District dashboard? If not, you should take a look – especially if you're someone who tends to be critical of public schools in general or this district specifically, or who tends not to vote for levies. In business, dashboards are … [Read more...] about New school dashboard sends an important message
Diamonds in our Midst
It is understandable if Heights residents occasionally take for granted some of our community’s most remarkable assets. I was reminded of that yesterday when, on a beautifully sunny late morning, I found myself on the campus of John Carroll University with some time to … [Read more...] about Diamonds in our Midst
