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Bronx Prep student falls in love with cello
Bronx teen Richard Jimenez is a freshman at the College of Saint Rose, and he credits a unique opportunity and mentorship at Bronx Prep high school for helping him to succeed in a neighborhood where many do not.
American Legion connects students with local officials during County Government Day
Veterans recently teamed up with the American Legion to introduce high school students to the intimate workings of county government, an annual tradition that connects students with public officials in their community.
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.
Preparing Our Next Generation of Citizens Through STEM Education
Tehmina Khan shares her vision of how learning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) better prepares students for global citizenship and career readiness.
A Life-Changing Conversation
Emboldening teacher preparation culture
Students draw on their own experiences to create new ways to fight bullying
While many victims of bullies feel helpless to change their situation, others are using their experiences to find creative ways to crack down on the problem.
MA students lobby lawmakers to improve civics education with new graduation requirement
Massachusetts high schoolers Mike Brodo and Zev Dickstein may not see eye-to-eye on politics, but they both agree on one thing: state lawmakers should pass a bill to promote civics education, including a requirement for a student-led civics project.
School resource officer’s new deputy finds purpose on patrol
Bay Minette, Alabama first-grader Braylon Henson wants to be a police officer when he grows up, thanks to school resource officer Ronald Saladin.
Learning responsibility by growing salad greens
In Montpelier, VT, biology students are tending to both their own education and a greenhouse serving their whole school district’s food system. The high school students are thriving with the responsibility of growing salad greens, which are purchased and served by all three schools in their district, as covered by Edutopia.
Schools partner with police to help traumatized students
The West Virginia Center for Children’s Justice is promoting a new way of dealing with traumatized students that’s building on the relationship between law enforcement and schools.
Love & Rigor Underlie Strong Culture and Character
I am reminded daily of the power of our PEAK values – Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness – and the importance of supporting the character development of our students.
Student robotics team helps Iraq War veteran develop prosthetic hand
Students on the Beyer High School robotics team wanted to make a difference, and an Iraq War veteran from Stockton is grateful for their efforts.
