Photo courtesy of Cleveland Schools Book Fund (clevelandschoolsbookfund.org)
After more than a decade of flat and low results in national testing, CMSD now ranks near the top in academic growth when compared with 20 other large U.S. urban school districts, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress released Wednesday.
by Carissa WoytachThis past September’s ArtWalk exhibit at Loop (2180 W 11th Street), featured nothing but Cleveland photographers. Shortly after this exhibit opened, The Tremonster caught up with one of the exhibiting photographers, Matt Hunsaker, at Loop to discuss his work. Continue reading
A large stretch of W. 14th Street in Tremont was re-striped on Tuesday as part of a traffic calming initiative for the neighborhood.
by Dianna M. Kall
Greater Cleveland Volunteers will be presenting the David F. Leahy Award for Volunteer Excellence at their annual benefit, Viva Volunteers, on Friday, October 23, 2015.
This year’s recipient is Elaine Minch. Elaine’s name was submitted for her commitment to volunteering for over 15 years at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum. Continue reading
Sunrise in Civilzation Coffee, Tremont
On Sunday morning, a gallon of regular gas was $1.99 at the Sunoco station on Clark Ave. & W. 14th Street.
The Ohio City Street Festival 2015 was held from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. The West Side Market opened its doors from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm just for Sunday’s event. The Great Ohio City Drum Jam made its way through the crowd filling the closed West Side Market Strip section of W. 25th Street for the Ohio City Street Festival on Sunday Continue reading
“I chose to start volunteering because I have been blessed with a great family and health throughout my entire life and that is not the same for all people,” said Michael Cannavino, a west-side Clevelander, as he began explaining why he has added volunteering to his already packed schedule.
Cannavino, a full-time dispatcher with Cleveland Metroparks Ranger Department, has completed his bachelor’s degree in communications from Cleveland State University and is currently enrolled at Kent State University, pursuing a master’s degree in Public Administration.
“As my educational career changed I realized how important a solid education is, but more so, my comfort in the classroom. That’s when I realized I wanted to tutor or mentor children and give them positive educational experiences,” Cannavino elaborated.
He credits his involvement to his wife. She supported his decision and is enthused when listening to his experiences.
Cannavino started to research volunteer opportunities in Cleveland. He turned to the internet and discovered Greater Cleveland Volunteers. He knew of the agency from a friend, started following them on social media, and then learned about The My Mentor My Friend program.
He contacted the agency and scheduled an interview. Continue reading
Scott Rosenstein, Festival Manager, at the Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival
