Stranger Waiting in Line Behind Teacher Pays For Her School Supplies
Devoted seventh grade teacher Sabrina Drude was given a lesson in kindness from a total stranger.
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Flash Mobs Invade Parks with Books
The term flash mob generally denotes wildly spontaneous gatherings of people in public places to dance, sing or erupt into some sort of display of artistic behavior. Yet Canadian Dawn Livera came up with the idea of using the pop-culture phenomenon to encourage kids to read books.
Teens Make Kansas Principal Cry With a Positive Prank at School
Principal Sherman Padgett was on the lookout for senior pranks last week, so he was reluctant to grant the request of one student to hold a bucket in the hallway. Little did he know they were planning a positive prank for their hardworking administrator.
School Sends Boy With Autism Touching Letter After He Fails Exams
Kindness, creativity, bravery – these are things that Ben Twist's teacher knows he has in abundance that test scores can't measure.
Positive Psychology Students Learn by Giving Free Hugs on Campus (WATCH)
We all enjoy a good hug every once in a while, but what about the more in-depth ways embracing affects our physical and emotional wellbeing?
Class Goes Wild When Student Wins Them Good Grade With Miracle Shot (WATCH)
It looked like an impossible throw, but Vinny Forte wasn't about to give up a 100% grade for his whole chemistry class.
Librarian Secretly Squirrels Away $4Mil to Donate to School After His Death
In between reading hundreds of books, this sweet librarian saved enough money to surprise his alma mater with something to remember him by after his death.
Guy Sells Ice Cream for $1… or Gives it Free if Kids Answer History or Math Question
This ice cream vendor is teaching kids to pay it forward now that strangers are donating money to give ice cream in exchange for learning.
Bill Nye to Host His Own Talk Show on Netflix
In Spring 2017, you will once again be able to watch your favorite science guy's lectures on television with his new talk show "Bill Nye Saves The World".
This 86-Year-old Stranger is Paying for 8 Students' College Tuition
If his own kids are no longer in need of their father to take care of them, then why not spread the love to kids not so fortunate?
New Second Chance Pell Grant Program Gives Inmates Federal Aid to Take College Classes
67 colleges and universities will participate in the new Second Chance Pell pilot program that expands access to financial aid for incarcerated individuals.
24 New York City Schools Set for Solar Panels
New York City Mayor de Blasio announced today the funding of 24 installations as part of the administration's new green buildings plan, tripling the amount of solar currently planned on City-owned buildings, and marking another step forward as the City works to dramatically reduce its contributions to climate change.
Black Students Stand Arm in Arm with White Cops to 'End the Pain' (WATCH)
Police officers and teens link arms to promote racial harmony and stronger community ties - and to #endthepain.
Son's Last Wish Discovered in Journal, Parents Fulfill it in Africa
After his tragic death, parents find their son's journal and a touching description of what he would do as president. They're making it come true in Africa.
New Muppet Brings Autism Awareness to Sesame Street
Sesame Street introduces its first Muppet with autism to help kids relate to others who are a little different.
Justin Bieber Visits Impoverished Las Vegas School, Donates $100,000
On Friday, teenage pop sensation Justin Bieber played a special Christmas concert and donated $100,000 for the east Las Vegas elementary school nationally-renowned for providing its needy students and families with food, clothing, health services and the occasional rent check.
Las Vegas Principal Goes Door to Door Hoping To Beat The Odds
Nevada has the lowest high school graduation rate in the country. But now a multi-million dollar federal grant is helping one district turn its schools around. Host Michel Martin speaks with a principal who spent last Saturday knocking on the doors of students who dropped out, encouraging them to come back to school.
Turning Graffiti into a Public Art Education Program
Philadelphia's mural art project has changed the face of the city from grim and gloomy to colorful, cultural and spirited. As a bonus, the kids who have joined the program to paint the run-down walls of urban buildings racked up a 100% record of graduating from high school.
Free College Tuition for Family Member of Any Veteran Working at Starbucks
U.S. Veterans and active duty service members working for Starbucks can pass four years of free tuition on to their spouse or one of their kids.
Foundation Pledges $6Mil For 100,000 Inner City Kids to See 'Hamilton'
Thousands of inner city students in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and D.C. will have the opportunity to see HAMILTON-thanks to a $6 million grant.
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