Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
16661 results for "after-school programs"
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
A national school archery program just recognized 12.3% more students for academic achievement this year, proving that sports and grades can go hand in hand. Over 100 new schools joined the movement to help kids find confidence both on the range and in the classroom.
A mental health education program for elementary students in Australia has reduced bullying by a quarter. The breakthrough comes after researchers discovered kids in after-school care face twice the bullying of typical students.
Apple Montessori Schools in Wayne, NJ, just became the only Montessori school in the state offering a hands-on STEAM education program for kids as young as four. The TinkRworks program is already sparking creativity and critical thinking in young learners through coding, building projects, and more.
Midland Public Schools is inviting the entire community to become classroom helpers through a new volunteer program that connects residents with daily opportunities to support students. From reading buddies to lunchroom friends, the SHINE Squad makes it easy for anyone to give back.
Dozens of at-risk teens in Wilmington are celebrating a major milestone after completing an intensive after-school enrichment program. Their graduation ceremony next month will honor the hard work that's already changing their futures.
Arizona's education savings account program has grown from 11,000 to 100,000 students in just three years, giving families new ways to customize their children's learning. Parents of children with special needs say the program opened doors that traditional schools couldn't provide.
Mississippi just expanded its network of innovative schools to 33 programs, giving thousands more students access to creative, flexible learning environments. Eight schools and districts earned special status to reimagine how education works.
A national program has spent seven years giving exceptional teachers both recognition and real resources. Thirty winning schools have received technology grants that bring robotics, 3D printers, and broadcast systems into classrooms.
Education in Motion, which oversees 15 schools worldwide, partnered with a leading AI expert to create an ethical framework teaching 11,500 students how to use AI responsibly. The program focuses on critical thinking and academic standards while preparing kids for an AI-driven future.
Nearly 400 Australian parents surveyed say they'd pay for nutritious school lunches, prioritizing quality ingredients and menu variety over cost. The findings could reshape how 2.4 million primary school children eat during the school day.
Districts across America are redesigning summer school into an experience kids actually enjoy, boosting attendance above 90% while closing learning gaps. The secret? Treating it like summer camp with themes, prizes, and adventure.
An elementary school in New York turned reading into an adventure with a week-long Wizard of Oz-themed literacy event. Students crushed their 50,000-minute reading goal while meeting a beloved children's author and celebrating books together.
A Lima, Ohio school district struggling with overall ratings just proved that meeting students where they are works. Their career-technical program earned 4.5 out of 5 stars while building confidence in every student.
Emporia High School's theatre program earned a spot at the International Thespian Festival for the first time in school history. Their production about women in the Vietnam War scored among the highest in Kansas.
A $500 million development package is rebuilding Yemen's essential services, with new schools, hospitals, and infrastructure giving hope to communities recovering from years of conflict. In just three months, the program has restored healthcare facilities and begun construction on 30 schools across the country.
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2Forphans%2F171_296164.jpg)
A special needs teacher turned her school garden into South Africa's largest food security program, now reaching 750 schools. What started as a door-sized plot in 1995 has become a 30-year movement teaching kids to grow food and hope.
Schools across Rajasthan are tackling exam stress head-on with yoga, play-based learning, and mental health resources designed to help students thrive emotionally and academically. The initiative reaches thousands of government school students facing anxiety during testing season.
Loyola Marymount University's Academic Community of Excellence celebrated 22 years of launching students into top graduate programs, with two recent alumni now studying medicine and dentistry at UCLA. The program honored graduating seniors and welcomed 20 new scholars committed to pursuing advanced degrees.
Detroit's new mayor is investing $2.2 million in after-school programs after a survey revealed 101,000 kids want in but only 20,000 have access. Early results show one program boosted student attendance from 69% to 82% in just weeks.
Showing 20 of 16661