76ers Surprise Autistic Boy With Replacement Basketball Hoop
When the Philadelphia 76ers heard the news story on TV about an autistic boy in Mt. Airy who had his basketball hoop stolen, they sprang into action to replace the hoop, and more.
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Football Pro Steps in as Prom Date for Girl Suffering From Spina Bifida
Generally, you wouldn't want to hear that an NFL player went out on date with an eighth-grader. But that's not the case with this story out of Morgantown, W.Va. That's where Chicago Bears rookie J.T. Thomas stepped in and took the girl, who suffers from spina bifida, to her prom.
Ronaldo Scores Big for Kids in Nepal and Japan
Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo may play as a forward on the field, but when it comes to kids, he's an all-star defender.
Blind Girl's Stolen Therapy Dog Returned (Video)
A heartbroken 5-year-old girl suffering from cerebral palsy couldn't stop smiling on Thursday after her dog stolen two weeks ago was returned to her doorstep overnight. Her mother believes pressure from the Kansas media and the Reno County Sheriff's Department led whoever stole the dog to have a change of heart.
My Son With Autism Had Trouble In School Until One Teacher Did This
School was hard for Brock because of his autism until a different teacher took the time to make a difference in his day–and it changed his whole year.
I Can Do Anything Good (Jessica's Daily Affirmation Song)
This bathroom mirror speech by young Jessica inspired all of us. Now, cadamole has written music and performed the inspiring song and shared it on YouTube.
JetBlue Stocks Vending Machines with Free Books for Kids in Need
Kids hungry for some food for thought can thank JetBlue for stocking vending machines in a Washington D.C. neighborhood with 100,000 free books.
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman Unveil 'We Can Be Heroes' Campaign for Horn of Africa
DC Entertainment, home of some of the greatest super heroes, unleashed a giving campaign to help fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. A multi-million-dollar commitment over the next two years by partners Warner Bros. and Time Warner will feature the Justice League characters, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern issuing a call to action, with 100 percent of the donations matched dollar for dollar.
US Air Pollution Hits 10-year Low, Report Finds
A report by the American Lung Association finds that air pollution has fallen to its lowest levels since the group began collecting data in 2000. The nonprofit organization credits the Clean Air Act for the cleanup of major air pollution sources, such as coal-fired power plants and the fleet of older, dirtier trucks.
Five-year-old Becomes Youngest Certified Microsoft Tech in the World
A boy from Coventry, England has become the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world after passing the exam when he was just five years old. He learned about computers from his IT father and by taking apart old computers.
Teaching Kids to Ride Bikes
The program was teaching disabled children how to ride bicycles. A local public school was holding the camp on their facilities.
Ellen DeGeneres Helps Heroic Teacher Who Pledged to Work for Free
Last month, teachers in Chester, Pennsylvania were hailed as heroes when they pledged to work for free after their school ran out of money. The Ellen DeGeneres Show presented a teacher representative with some surprises, including a $100,000 check for their school.
Kids Pick Perfect Song to Sing for Teacher With Cancer (WATCH The Moving Moment)
When New York public school teacher Adriana Lopez was diagnosed with breast cancer, her students serenaded her to make sure she knew they had her back.
Green Schoolhouse Project Breaks Ground on First LEED School Built by Volunteers
An innovative project called The Green Schoolhouse Series is on a mission -- with the help of volunteers, school officials, community members, and corporations -- to build healthy and efficient green schoolhouses on existing, low-income, public school campuses.
Surfing Dog Grants Wish For Teen With Brain Cancer (Video)
Thanks to a surfing dog named Ricochet, a sick boy was able to feel like a normal kid again. Caleb lost the feeling in his lower body last July just weeks after he was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. The certified therapy dog famous for her surfing skills, joined the Make-A-Wish Foundation to fulfill Caleb Acosta's request for a day in the waves with the four-legged star. "It was life-changing," Caleb's mom, Cathy Acosta, told Good Morning America.
Taylor Swift Accepts Date Offer From Teen Battling Cancer
A cancer-stricken New Jersey teen who yearned to take Taylor Swift to his high school prom has scored a dream date to a far more glamorous soiree. Swift couldn't make Kevin McGuire's prom, so she did him one better: She asked him out to the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Elementary School Focusing on Fitness Sees Improvement in Discipline
A school's "mileage club" started in the fall 2009 with the idea of handing out charms as an incentive for kids to run during recess has surprised everyone. Fitness scores have rocketed and disciplinary problems dwindled.
Education Succeeds Without Standardized Tests
Imagine a world without standardized tests, one in which teachers would teach less and students would study less — yet score near the top on international tests of math, reading and science. This mythical world of teachers' dreams has a name: Finland.
CMA Donates $6 Million for Music Education in Schools
The CMA Foundation has donated another $1.4 million to benefit music education programs for Nashville's public schoola through its Keep the Music Playing campaign, bringing the total to more than $6.1 million.
Phillies Player Makes $1.2 Million Donation in Apparel To Local Schools
Philadelphia baseball star Ryan Howard is helping students in 57 city high schools to dress for success -- in athletics. His Ryan Howard Family Foundation will donate Adidas sportswear valued at nearly $1.2 million to the cash-strapped Philadelphia school district.
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