California Becomes First US State to Push Back Public School Start Times
Public school students are rejoicing after California enacted legislation that delays public school start times, to improve sleep patterns—and test scores.
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Fire House Adopts Great Way to Nurture Future Firefighters - By Letting Kids Douse a 'Blaze'
A firehouse in Martinsville, Virginia has adopted an idea for nurturing future firefighters, allowing them to experience putting out a fire in a 'house'.
Why 68 Percent of Americans Feel Good About Eating Alone
A new poll of Americans found the average adult eats alone 7.4 times a week—but many call it a good thing because their phone lets them chat with friends.
Reader's Digest Names the 'Nicest Place in America' For 2019, A Town Where Nobody Gets Left Behind
Reader's Digest named their 'Nicest Place in America' for 2019 - the rural town of Columbiana, Ohio, where nobody gets left behind.
U.S. Contributes to $100 Million Public-Private Partnership to Preserve Wetlands and Waterfowl
$28 million in new funding from the US will be tripled by partner grants, helping to preserve some of the most delicate park ecosystems in the U.S..
High School Installs Washing Machines for Homeless Students
This high school is doing its best to provide as many services to their homeless students as possible – including washing machines and dryers.
On 95th Birthday, Jimmy Carter is Still Proving Age is No Obstacle as He Builds Homes for Humanity
Not only is the 39th US president now the oldest in history, he is also celebrating his 95th birthday by building houses for those in need.
UCLA is Launching the World's First Research Institute on the Science of Kindness
The UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute is set to support kindness research and create opportunities to translate that research into real-world practices.
Judge Sentences Teen Vandals to Reading Books About Racism - and It Apparently Worked
After a group of teenagers vandalized a historic black schoolhouse, an attorney opted to use it as a teaching opportunity rather than punishment as usual.
No More Library Fines For Young Readers in LA County
If a child already has an existing debt on their account, they can pay it off by reading for $5 per hour.
Former Gang Leaders Embrace Peace So They Can Stop the Violence and Be Better Role Models
When a former Bloods gang leader became sick and tired of street violence, he rallied his fellow leaders to form peace so they could help their peers.
Legislation To Improve Mental Health Care For Millions Passes in Bipartisan Vote
This revolutionary bill on mental health care reform was just passed by the House of Representatives – and next week, it goes to the Senate.
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