Anonymous Woman Just Gave $100 to Every Teacher in Her District So They Could Buy School Supplies
The woman said that she wanted to thank the teachers for their hard work and show them that someone had their back for the school year ahead.
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France Just Banned Smartphone Use in Schools
In a landslide vote, young students will now have to either keep their cell phones at home or keep them switched off during the school day.
Schwarzenegger Uses Tank He Drove in Austria to Give Kids Another Motive to Stay in School
It's every kid's dream to crush stuff in a giant tank.
Two US States Have Become the First to Require Mental Health Education in School
One of the bills was developed, researched and presented by high school students, too.
Anonymous Group of Adults Secretly Watches Over Struggling Youth of Their Town
All the successful members of this secret society came from Fredonia – now, they are using their wealth to anonymously give back to the town.
Denver Schools Are Ensuring That No Kids Go Hungry By Offering Free Meals Over the Summer
The program isn't just feeding Denver school children, either.
Rather Than Close Their Doors, South Korean School Fills Classrooms With Illiterate Older Women
Some older village women have never had the opportunity to learn to read or write – but now, they're finally being given a chance.
Kids Give Up Playtime to Learn Sign Language for Deaf Classmate
Fifth graders give up their recess to learn sign language so they can communicate with a deaf boy in their class.
Largest U.S. Public School System to Fight Climate Change With 'Meatless Mondays'
The largest public school system in the US will soon begin offering free, healthy vegetarian meals in their 1,800 schools every Monday.
Thanks to Journalistic Investigation, Thousands of Teachers Will Be Relieved of Their Debt
After reporters launched an investigation of a convoluted grant program, more than 12,000 teachers will be able to have their debts erased.
Paul Simon Donates Thousands So That Special Needs Kids Can Learn to Cook
Special needs kids were given a bridge to their future by singer Paul Simon who funded culinary classes with professional chefs in a brand new kitchen.
$150 Million in Debt to Be Forgiven for US Students Left Jilted by Shady Schools
Over 15,000 students have been left high and dry by shady for-profit schools since 2013 – but now, the Department of Education is canceling their debt.
Unique 'Pay it Forward' Business School in Africa Gives Free Tuition for Graduates to Serve
A unique, not-for-profit business school in South Africa recently held its fifth graduation ceremony. Their students are not required to pay for their education monetarily, but rather to 'Pay it Forward' by transferring the knowledge, skills, and resources into their communities. Since its first classes in 2004, 760 students have been awarded full scholarships to the private Tertiary School in Business Administration who would otherwise be unable to access higher education. The accredited school's goal is to ignite student opportunities to enlighten the world as leaders and entrepreneurs.
Unique 'Pay it Forward' Business School in Africa Gives Free Tuition for Graduates to Serve
A unique, not-for-profit business school in South Africa recently held its fifth graduation ceremony. Their students are not required to pay for their education monetarily, but rather to 'Pay it Forward' by transferring the knowledge, skills, and resources into their communities. Since its first classes in 2004, 760 students have been awarded full scholarships to the private Tertiary School in Business Administration who would otherwise be unable to access higher education. The accredited school's goal is to ignite student opportunities to enlighten the world as leaders and entrepreneurs.
Obama Hails Girls for Their App That Will Guide Visually Impaired
A team of middle school girls had the moment of their lives when President Obama told the story of how they built an app to help their blind friend navigate his way through their school.
Meet the Family With Six Kids Taking College Courses by Age 12
The Harding family in Montgomery, Ala., decided to make studying fun by cultivating their kids' natural curiosity and passions while they studied their lessons. They achieved amazing results: six children who started taking college classes before they were even teens.
Teacher Turns Low-income Kids Into Chess Champions
Ted Komada, the music teacher who started a chess club nine years ago at Killip Elementary School, hoped to help the mostly low-income students build confidence. Now, his chess team heads to the national finals, after having won five consecutive state championships in Arizona.
World Makes Stunning Progress in Education of Young Children
Over the past 12 years, the world has made stunning progress toward the goal of having more children attend primary school. In sub-Saharan Africa, enrollment in primary school is up 18 percent; and globally, the number of young children not attending school has been cut by 35 percent -- a huge achievement.
Gesture of Sportsmanship for Down's Syndrome Player in SC Football Playoff Game (Video)
While headlines swirl around a sports scandal of epic proportions on the college level, a high school football team quietly demonstrated the meaning of kindness during a championship game.
Why is This 97-Year-old on a School Field Trip? The Kids Owe Her.
A 97-year-old woman, has spent 15 years fundraising for children's field trips. Last week, she finally took one of her own, for the very first time.
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