Hearts Melt as Truck Firm Transports Tons of Snow from North to South for Special Needs Kids to Have Fun
The gesture gave almost 2,000 children with autism and other impairments the chance to experience snow for the first time ever.
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Number of Electric School Buses More than Doubled in the U.S. in Past Year
The number of electric school buses operating or delivered in the U.S. has more than doubled—from 598 in 2022 to 1,285 through June 2023.
Mysterious Secret Santa Motivated Students to Raise $8,000 Just to Give it All to Those in Need
Teacher Derek Brown uses a hit CBS News story of a wealthy businessman who gives out money around Christmas time as an inspiration.
Among China's Gray State-Run Schools, New Campus Wins World Building of the Year for 'Blurring inside and outside'
Set amid the rows of identical block apartments in the background, Huizhen High School is a breath of positive air for the students of Ningbo
Dozens of 'Flash Dads' Cheer On Students Arriving at Schools in Kentucky-For 7 Years Giving High Fives and Support
First responders, elected officials, fraternity members; dads of all kinds were there cheering the youth on to their classrooms.
School Principal Adopts Student Who Was Sent to His Office
One can only imagine how much delinquency Smith had seen throughout his 14 years in charge, but something about the girl struck him that day
Secret Donor Gives and Gives for 25 Years-$2.3 Million to Fund Education and Support for Poorer Families in China
The money came from an individual referred to only as shun qi zi ran, translated roughly to "let nature take its course."
12-year-old Develops Fire Detection System That Wins Her $25,000 and Top Junior Scientist Award
In the summer of 2022, a fire destroyed a restaurant behind Shanya's house that inspired her to create a better home fire-detection system.
California Becomes First US State to Push Back Public School Start Times
Public school students are rejoicing after California enacted legislation that delays public school start times, to improve sleep patterns—and test scores.
Teen Buys School Bus So He Can Fill It With Supplies and Drive It Down to Mexican Village as a Donation
Utah teen Dylan Ence has spent four years collecting donations and buying a school bus for a poor village in Mexico that he visited as a freshman.
More Schools Are Being Gifted Free Washing Machines From Whirlpool So Kids Don't Skip School
Dozens of US high schools are being gifted free dryers and washing machines from Whirlpool so all of their students have access to clean clothes.
Learn What 370 Schools Are Now Teaching in a Massive New Mental Health Research Trial
One of the world's largest mental health trials is underway in hundreds of UK schools—and WS has learned new details about the curriculum.
Lady Gaga is Funding All the Classroom Projects in Three US Cities Affected by Recent Shootings
In total, the pop star is financing the educational needs of 162 classrooms in Dayton, Ohio; El Paso, Texas; and Gilroy, California.
Pharrell Williams Guarantees 'A-List Internships' to 114 Harlem High School Grads Headed to College
The famed musician announced that he would have internships lined up for every single one of the Harlem high school students headed to college this year.
Las Vegas is Now Allowing Drivers to Pay Off Parking Tickets By Donating School Supplies
Rather than charge money for parking tickets and driving infractions, the city of Las Vegas is now accepting donations of new, unused school supplies.
Chobani Donates $85,000 to Pay Off Student Lunch Debt of Yet Another Thankful School District
When Chobani discovered that there was a mountain of school lunch debt that had accumulated in their own backyard, they donated thousands to pay it off.
Middle Schoolers Bust a Move From Home By Joining Together for Music Video Against COVID-19 Fears
Since these middle schoolers have been sent home during the coronavirus shutdowns, they decided to lift each other's spirits by having some virtual fun.
Students Are Returning to Indian School After It Transformed Two Old Train Cars into Vibrant Classrooms
Student attendance rates have returned to their normal levels since this Indian school transformed two unused train cars into classrooms.
Blankets of Hope Partners With Students to Deliver 20,000 Blankets to the Homeless, With Heartwarming Notes Attached
Blankets of Hope partners with students who create handwritten notes for the homeless, delivering a heartwarming connection along with a free blanket.
Hyper-Realistic Replicas Finally Spare Students-and Declining Frog Populations-From Biology Class Dissections
Rather than contributing to declining frog populations, teachers and high schoolers can simply use these life-like replicas.
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