Respect + Empathy
Student patriotism at ID elementary goes viral, highlights influence of school employees
When Idaho mother Amanda Reallan arrived at Hayden Meadows Elementary to pick up her kids after school one day last month, what she witnessed compelled her to take a photo and post it online.
AL students mount campaign against child clothing manufacturer over conditions for garment workers
Students for Fair Labor at the University of Alabama believe garment workers in El Salvador are being exploited by apparel manufacturers, so they’re pressuring university officials to do something about it.
ID teen helps lead first Community Kindness Day to promote ‘simple acts of kindness’
Skyview High School senior Tyson Cantrell believes “simple acts of kindness can change the world.”
Parents complain about student survey about bullying, violence and sex assault
Efforts in a South Carolina school to broach sexual assault and other sensitive subjects with students is meeting resistance from some parents who believe the discussions are better left at home.
Students march on September 11 to honor first responders
Students at Muskogee, Oklahoma’s Early Childhood Center may not fully understand the gravity of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, but they’re getting a sense of the American spirit that brought the country together in the wake of that horrific day.
Atlanta principals focus on school culture to improve student learning
Principals in Atlanta, Georgia’s low-performing schools are leading a change in school culture they’re hoping to leverage into better academic outcomes for students.
Kind is the new cool in U.S. schools
In schools across America, it’s becoming cool to be kind.
Students take on kindness project to send a message on first day of school
South Shore Elementary School Principal Nicole Young wanted to set the tone for the new school year, so she crafted a schoolwide project to spread love and hope throughout the community.
ACE Flight Program promotes character, diversity in next generation of aviators
The U.S. Air Force teamed with Delaware State University this summer to launch a new, three-week pilot training program that’s offering students much more than a chance to fly an airplane.
