by Mark Jordan | Mar 6, 2020 | Family, Opinion
By Dr. Jack Maxwell Since opening in 1949, Grahamwood Elementary School has had the good fortune of being led by principals who have possessed a progressive vision and the wherewithal to see their vision through. Grahamwood’s current principal is cut from the same...
by Mark Jordan | Feb 13, 2020 | Family, Opinion
By Dr. Jack Maxwell Over the last 25 years, charter schools have expanded to nearly every state. Currently, there are more than 2.8 million students in charter schools — with charter schools growing in number from 2,000 to 7,000 from 2000-2016 (NCES). As of 2018-2019,...
by Amanda | Dec 19, 2019 | Community News, CYCA, Family, Opinion
By Sheree Stubblefield The holidays are a time of joy but they are also a time of anxiety. The kids are out of school, the family is in town and you are probably looking for the perfect activity with your loved one(s). Sometimes too many options is just as bad as too...
by Amanda | Dec 11, 2019 | Community News, CYCA, LampLighter, Opinion, Safety
By Sheree Stubblefield It’s everyone’s (well most people’s, I’m looking at you Grinch) favorite time of year. There’s shopping, parties, caroling and unfortunately crime; which makes this time of year a favorite for criminals as well....
by Amanda | Sep 13, 2019 | Community News, Cover Story, CYCA, Family, LampLighter, Opinion
By Sheree Stubblefield This year, we are going zero waste in Cooper-Young and we are inviting you to be a part of that mission. The CY 4 Miler/Treslefest and the CY Festival happen Friday night and Saturday morning, respectively, each year. With that, comes a lot of...
by Amanda | Sep 9, 2019 | Community News, Cover Story, CYCA, Food and Drink, Opinion, Safety, Uncategorized
Compiled by Sheree Stubblefield Cooper-Young Christmas is almost here! The CY Festival is one of the most popular events of the year. With that comes fun but also crowds and heat. We reached out to some festival pros to ask them their best tips for getting through the...
