UN Passes Declaration to Finally Address Refugee Human Rights

This new declaration released by the United Nations will work towards ensuring education, housing, and protection to refugees and migrants.

By Brian Selke

26 September 47 Views

This Teen And Her 82-yo Grandpa Are Going to College Together

This hard-working grandpa has been interested in economics since the 1950s – now, he's back at school to get a degree with his granddaughter Melanie.

By Tiffani Spengler

11 September 37 Views

Janitor Vacuums Sweet Images into School Carpeting for the Kids to Find

Ron Munsey may not have the most glamorous job in the world, but he sure does get a kick out of surprising the kids every morning with a new carpet design.

By Tiffani Spengler

11 November 51 Views

Former Politician Surprises Wisconsin Teachers by Funding All Classroom Requests for Entire State

As hundreds of Wisconsin teachers kicked-off the school year, they found every one of their requests fully funded by a well known politician.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 September 34 Views

Jailed Youth Now Have Hope Competing in Olympics of Math

Convicts may carry a bad rep for being in prison, but that hasn't stopped these teenage convicts from competing in a national mathematics competition.

By Jeanne Goddard

07 November 36 Views

Now You Can Learn a Language While You Wait For WiFi

The apps harness "micro-moments" of your life for learning – like when you're waiting for your social media pages to load.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 January 39 Views

Little Girl Uses Her Lemonade Stand to Pay Down Other Kids' School Lunch Debt

After seeing a similar story of a man raising money for students' school lunch debt, Amiah Van Hill became inspired to do the same in her state of Idaho.

By Tiffani Spengler

13 September 48 Views

Father of Metallica Bassist Who Died Has Been Quietly Donating Royalties to Child Musicians

Ray Burton revealed that he has been giving all of the money from his son's career to other musicians who are starting out just like Cliff.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 September 39 Views

Volunteers Transform Bleak City Schoolyard Into Breathtaking Cafe (WATCH)

On Monday morning, students at a severely under-performing public high school got a morale boost with a welcome tsunami of color in a drab courtyard .

By Jeanne Goddard

28 September 51 Views

Classmates Explode With Joy the Moment Teen Learns He Got Into Harvard

When 16-year-old Ayrton Little found out that he had been accepted to Harvard, he and his classmates were unable to contain their happiness.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 December 40 Views

Sesame Street Given $100 Million for Targeted Program to Heal Young Syrian Refugees

Thanks to a massive grant, the wisdom of Sesame Street is going to help heal millions of Syrian refugee children who deal with the "toxic stress" of displacement.

By Tiffani Spengler

21 December 38 Views

How Chickens and Goats Caused Likelihood of Child Marriage to Plummet by 90%

Over the course of two years, these African communities experienced a massive decline in child marriage – and it is partially thanks to chickens.

By Tiffani Spengler

17 December 38 Views

Man Gives Up Six-Figure Salary to Teach at Poor School, Then 95% of His Students Go to Top Colleges

After realizing how unfulfilled he was drafting million dollar deals in London, he became a teacher for low-income students with an amazing success rate.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 August 37 Views

Sacking Homework, County Schools Tell Parents to Read With Their Kids Instead

In light of recent studies saying that kids perform better without the burden of homework, this Florida county has done away with it altogether.

By Tiffani Spengler

17 August 35 Views

Library Hangs Helpful Poster For Subjects People Might Be Embarrassed to Ask About

The "Tough Topics" poster has been lauded as an ingenious solution for people who might be too uncomfortable to seek accurate information on harsh subjects.

By Tiffani Spengler

08 December 35 Views