Atlanta Kids Get Inaugural Surprise (Video)
A group of students at Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy thought they'd just be performing their song 'Dear Obama' at a news conference on Wednesday. But after finishing the song, the kids got a big surprise.
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Teen Presents $18,000 Check To Injured Columbine Student
A San Francisco teen-ager who raised $18,000 by running in a road race Tuesday presented the check to one of the most seriously injured victims of the Columbine High School massacre.
Professor's Response to Student's Absence: Bring the Baby
This compassionate educator didn't mind that a student had to skip class to care for her child – but, instead, she offered a sweet solution for the future.
Teacher Given $1Mil Prize For Life-changing Work in Isolated Arctic Community
Maggie MacDonnell has just been recognized for her astoundingly compassionate 6-year career in an isolated, fly-in village nestled in the Arctic Circle.
Boys Win Right to Wear Shorts By Wearing Skirts in Heat-Wave Protest
These overheated schoolboys wore skirts to protest their academy's stuffy dress code – and were rewarded for their rebelliousness.
Special Ed Teacher Surprises Teen with Cap and Gown to Tell Him He's Graduating
This special needs student was ecstatic to discover that he was graduating after he was surprised with a cap and gown from his beloved teacher.
Chance the Rapper Donating $1Mil to Chicago Schools
The beloved hip hop artist didn't feel like waiting around for state representatives to do their jobs and provide children with proper educations.
Mom Who Attended Every Class With Quadriplegic Son Gets Honorary MBA
For two years, this mother filled out every quiz and took every note for her paralyzed son – so the school board rewarded her with an honorary degree.
Woman Goes From Homelessness to Graduating Harvard
Norma Heath is the epitome of perseverance and hard work – and she now has a degree from Harvard to prove it.
Tennessee to Become Only State Offering Free Community College For Adults
Tennessee already provides free community college to recent high school grads – but now, including adults on the program has received bi-partisan support.
Family Celebrates 3 Generations of Women Graduating This Year
Five different women from three generations – all graduating from their respective schools as a family.
94-Year-old Graduates College Online with Bachelor's and 4.0 GPA
She put her education on hold a half century ago, but at 94-years-old has scored a Bachelor's degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA-and is not stopping there.
Governor Proposes Groundbreaking Free Tuition for Middle Class
This revolutionary proposal could provide free college tuition for hundreds of thousands of state families.
California Town is Offering Free College Courses for Residents and Workers
Earning a Bachelor's degree in the costly environment of Silicon Valley can be difficult for working adults – but maybe not anymore.
In Poor Villages, These Teens are Taught to Be the Teachers
By making these teens the teachers, they're given the power – and leadership skills – to change their own community from the inside out.
City to Offer Workshop on How to Raise Backyard Chickens
Ever wanted to learn how to raise your own backyard fowl in an ethical and sustainable way? Now might be your chance.
Inspirational Teen is Accepted into All 8 Ivy League Schools
Many students don't even know whether they'll be accepted into college at all, let alone all eight Ivy League universities.
More Young People Are Watching Planet Earth 2 Than Reality TV
BBC recently reported that 1.8 million young viewers tuned into their new documentary series rather than the 1.4 million watching The X Factor.
5-Year-old Becomes Youngest Contestant in National Spelling Bee
After triumphing over 50 much older kids in her regional spelling bee, 5-year-old Edith Fuller is on her way to the nationals.
3rd Grade Teacher's Call and Response Lesson is Inspiring Millions (WATCH)
Jasmyn Wright gave her little students an inspiring lesson in overcoming adversity – and its memorable message is being shared all over social media.
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