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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.
Waffle House waitress earns $16,000 scholarship after her kind act goes viral
Waffle House waitress Evoni Williams said she was just doing her job, but local leaders contend her act of kindness for an elderly patron displayed the type of character that deserves recognition.
School outreach to students, parents paying off
Administrators at Wyoming’s Albany County School District #1 are building trust with students and parents by engaging them in important decisions about curriculum development and graduation requirements, among other issues.
EL Schools leave their mark on students
Inspired by the hit musical, Hamilton, 5th-graders at Two Rivers Public Charter School in Washington, DC. spent weeks researching colonial history and composing rap songs to explain what they learned about the period. In their EL School, this is how deep learning happens, and the projects leave a mark on students beyond just the content that is absorbed.
MI student’s fundraiser for service dog offers lessons on life, character
When Sand Lake, Michigan’s Ian Christensen was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago, his uncle with the same illness offered some advice.
Student starts birthday tradition to help the homeless
Fresno State University senior Jasmine Castillo started a tradition for her 21st birthday, and it’s since turned into a family affair that’s also inspired her 7-year-old sister to serve.
Cell Phone Disconnect
How parental texting undermines the battle for students’ attention
Measuring social-emotional learning for ESSA: no takers
States submitting plans to the U.S. Department of Education to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act are opting not to measure social-emotional learning as part of school performance metrics.
MI ‘success coach’ works with school, parents, community to reduce absenteeism
A “success coach” is working with a Michigan elementary school’s staff, parents, and community to reduce student absenteeism.
From Dream to Reality
We can create just and equitable schools, communities, cities, states, and a nation
Panel features students who evaded school-to-prison pipeline
Michigan students are speaking out about school discipline policies that tainted their view of education, and how adults in the system helped steer them away from the “school-to-prison” pipeline.
Texas middle-schoolers focus on leadership, service work, and financial responsibility
At Texas’ White Oak Middle School, students are learning about leadership, setting goals, career opportunities, and service work.