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‘Daughters of Worth’ nonprofit reaches out to engage, inspire young girls
North Carolina mother Liz Liles is making it her life’s mission to help young girls in her community.
Bullying program helps thousands of students avoid harassment
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is showing positive results in numerous U.S. schools, saving thousands of students from bullying over two years, a new study shows.
Dalai Lama calls for moral education for ‘a more peaceful planet’
The Dalai Lama believes schools should do more to promote moral education to move the world away from the “violent” and “sad” reality of the 2oth century.
T.C. Williams student wins hero prize
T.C. Williams High School student Ana Humphrey wanted to make a difference, and now she’s heralded as a hero.
SC Montessori schools outperform their peers
A study of South Carolina’s public Montessori schools shows students outperformed their peers across demographic groups in reading and math, but the results also revealed something more important.
Lakeway Police Chief Todd Radford wants parents, school officials and others in his Texas community on the same page to fight against bullying.
“As we have seen across the country, bullying is no longer just an event for the school to address, but an issue that requires collaboration to overcome,” Radford wrote in an editorial for the Austin American-Statesman. “Society is ever changing and the way we deal with the issue of bullying must be ever changing.”
Houston teacher traces inspiration to family and community
Reflecting on Black History Month, Shontoria Walker says, “my schoolhouse was my family” and that this community inspired her. Now, as an English teacher at KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys, she is inspiring the next generation of students. Shontoria Walker had teachers who looked like her—as did the
Scholars on Schools: Interview with Kathryn Wiens on Prestigious Independent Schools
In this short clip, sociologist Kathryn Wiens talks with veteran educator Angus McBeath about the tension many independent school students feel between academic achievement and personal honor. She also explains how some prep schools are forging a new paradigm.
Scholars on Schools: Interview with Jeffrey Dill on Homeschooling
In this short clip, sociologist Jeffrey Dill talks to CultureFeed Editor Joanna Breault about two educational frameworks that frequently guide homeschooling families—and how those frameworks impact character formation in a homeschool setting.
Alabama teen’s determination to graduate high school pays off in a big way
Tarrant High School student Corey Patrick was determined to graduate, even if it meant he had to wake up at 4:30 a.m. to catch a bus across town to the Birmingham, Alabama schools.
Students learn about sustainability, helping others through community garden project
Students at an Australian primary school are learning about sustainability, reaching out to the homeless, and helping to supply fresh food to area restaurants, all through the same project.
HS lacrosse team puts on impromptu patriotic performance during emotional ‘Seniors Night’
Technical difficulties at the final home game of the season for the Chopitcon High School boy’s lacrosse team provided a perfect opportunity for departing seniors to leave a lasting impression.
