As our education reporter digs into what Cleveland can learn from Chicago’s massive wave of school closings, it got us wondering: Do you know the name of the first high school in Cleveland? 

That question sent us from the roots of public education to today’s headlines — including a funding request tied to repairs at Progressive Field and Rocket Arena, a literary birthday for a Northeast Ohio icon and a notable ballot lineup in a 2026 race.

Think you’ve been keeping up? Take a few minutes, test your Cleveland IQ, and see if you can ace it before your friends do.

Before we get started, let’s give a shout-out to quiz takers Justin S., Biz H., Martha G. and Kaushik S. for scoring 100% on last week’s quiz. Well done!

Ready. Set. Quiz. 

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#1 What was the name of the first high school in Cleveland?*
#2 To help pay for upgrades at Progressive Field and Rocket Arena, where are the Guardians and Cavs looking for money?*
#3 Which Northeast Ohio-born author would have turned 95 this week?*
#4 Which 2026 race will not feature a Republican candidate on the ballot in November?*
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