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Veterans teach Georgia students valuable lesson about respect after American flag senior prank
A group of students at Georgia’s Heard County High School recently defaced the American flag with the spray-painted message “Seniors2K18!” but instead of reaching for the student handbook, principal Brent Tisdale reached out to local veterans.
Foster Grandparents volunteers help boost reading skills for Tucson’s refugee students
When 10-year-old Tirhas Hagos moved to Tucson, Arizona from Ethiopia with her family two years ago, she didn’t know English.
Earth to Table field trip connects students with government leaders, community groups
Third-graders in California’s Rialto Unified School District recently trekked to City Hall for an Earth to Table event that offered lessons in civics and the environment, while also providing an opportunity for students to help others in their community.
Students step up to change classmate’s life with service dog
Members of East High School’s Key Club saw an opportunity to change a fellow student’s life, and they’re making it happen.
Week of Service connects students with local nonprofits to build community
A “Week of Service” at Penn State New Kensington put students in the community helping local nonprofits and other causes, from a no-kill animal shelter to serving patrons at a “pay what you can” café.
OH schools host ‘Veteran Appreciation Game’ to honor military servicemen and women
Two Ohio communities of Miamisburg and Bellbrook came together this month to honor military veterans with a Veteran Appreciation Game between high school baseball teams.
Study: NYC charter school students more likely to vote than traditional school peers
A new study commissioned by a New York City charter school shows students who attended the school were significantly more likely to vote, a reality officials credit to a focus on civics engrained in the school culture.
Students join Hope Squads to help struggling classmates through depression, trauma
Students at Ohio’s Lakota West and Lakota East high schools are stepping up to help struggling classmates in their time of need as part of a new Hope Squad program to prevent teen suicide.
Middle schooler wins $1,000, then creates essay contest to honor local veterans
JoLane Middle School student Marin Gray recently won $1,000 in the VFW Patriot’s Pen statewide essay contest, and the Oregon 13-year-old’s first instinct was to give something back to veterans.
