UPDATE: "Sidewalk Scholar" Boy Gets Education Paid Through College
The little boy who had to study beneath a streetlight has a new scholarship and enough money to pay education bills for 13 years until he graduates college.
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School Police Officer Adopts 6-yo Boy Who Seemed ‘Unadoptable'
Students here are taught from an early age that police officers are their friends. For a lucky foster kid, one policeman turned into more than just a friend.
Barber Gives Free Haircuts to Kids If They Read Stories to Him
An Iowa barber encouraged reading by kids when he offered free haircuts if they would read him a story while they sat in his chair.
4 Year-old Advertises to be Flower Girl and Lands a Wedding at Courthouse
When a little girl made a wish to be in a wedding, her mother came up with a plan that was nothing short of brilliant to make that wish come true.
Grandparents Convert House Into "Safe School" for Bullied Students
Three years ago, Fred and Vivian Morgan turned their 10-bedroom home into a private school to give bullied kids a safe place to learn and heal.
Police Hit the Dance Floor With City Youth to Find 'Unity in Community' (WATCH)
Professional dancers in North Carolina turned this year's National Dance Day into an opportunity to bring together police officers and youth.
"Who Ya Gonna Call" New All-Girl Cast of Ghostbusters Visits Kids in Hospital
The cast of the new Ghostbusters movie filming in Boston stopped by a children's hospital to hunt for ghosts and lift kids' spirits.
Street Sweeper Cared Enough to Avoid Erasing Child's Chalk Drawing on Road
A street sweeper was so moved by a little girl's roadside chalk drawing that he moved his brushes out of the way to preserve it.
Malawi Chief Annuls Child Marriages, Sends Kids to School
A Malawi regional chief has annulled the marriages of 330 youth in her district and sent them back to school. "They must go to school."
Actress Kristen Bell Surprises Young Patient with Call as 'Frozen' Character
When the actress who starred in the Disney movie 'Frozen' heard about a young fan's illness, she just couldn't "Let it Go"…and left her a voicemail as Anna.
Fun Froggy Sink Could Save Kids' Lives in Places Where Sanitation is Lax
A colorful, frog-themed, portable plastic sink recently introduced in sanitation-challenged Cambodia aims to get kids into the habit of washing up.
Mailman Sees Boy Reading Junk Mail for Lack of Books; He Has Books Now!
When a mailman posted a plea for book donations for a 12-year-old boy without any, he only expected a few to show up, not the hundreds that have so far.
Boston Bus Driver Treats Everyone on Board, Stops at Kids' Lemonade Stand
On a hot summer day last week, Boston bus driver John Lohan asked his riders if they'd mind making a short stop at a roadside lemonade stand - his treat.
Teacher at "Preschool of Rock" Makes Music Videos That Amp Up Learning
An Oklahoma preschool teacher and his students make music videos to learn everything from shapes to geography, and to make sure that school ROCKS!
Watch What Happens As Boy With Cerebral Palsy Tries to Finish Race #TBT
Matt Woodrum, who has cerebral palsy, was trailing behind his classmates on race day, so his teacher started a movement that will move you, too.
Stranger Changes Child's Life Posting This Photo of The "Sidewalk Scholar"
After a woman shared a photo of a boy studying beneath a streetlight, donations of money, school supplies and even a scholarship have poured in for the child.
Pirate Johnny Depp Surprises Patients in Visit to Children's Hospital (Watch)
There's nothing like a visit from Johnny Depp dressed as Pirate Captain Jack Sparrow to warm the hearts of children at an Australian children's hospital.
Teacher Collects Cutest Quotes from Kids, Shares with the World
Kids say the craziest things. Lucky for us, this second grade teacher decided to collect the funniest ones and post them on Instagram.
'M' is for 'Maria', Who Will be Missed After Four Decades on Sesame Street
After 44 years, the actress who played 'Maria' on Sesame Street, is leaving the beloved PBS children's show.
Police Fight Crime in Chicago by Coaching Youth Baseball
Police officers in Chicago are stepping up to the plate to coach at-risk kids and build trust through America's favorite pastime.
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