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Critics predicted school choice would destroy Florida's education system, but the state is experiencing a renaissance instead. After a quarter century, parents have more power and public education has never been stronger.
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.
India's Allahabad High Court ruled that parents cannot interfere in their adult children's choice of partner, even without formal religious ceremonies. The landmark decision reinforces constitutional rights to personal liberty and individual autonomy.
Small decisions about reading, saving, or exercising seem insignificant in the moment. But these five books show how repeating those choices can quietly reshape your entire future.
New research shows closing the worst schools and opening better ones boosted student success more than just giving families more choice. The findings offer a roadmap for districts nationwide struggling to improve outcomes.
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A South African cook who was told she was "too fat," "too dark," and "too loud" just released a bestselling cookbook that celebrates everything she was told to hide. Her bold, colorful approach to food and life is winning hearts across the country.
When Jessica Buwick tried on graduation outfits for her son's ceremony, commenters called her choices "age-inappropriate" and worse. Her comedy-gold response has everyone cheering.
A simple "bring a friend" program in rural India is helping women gain control over their family planning decisions. By offering vouchers to attend clinics with female peers, the initiative reduces stigma and empowers reproductive choices.
After breast cancer surgery, Aarthi Ayyar-Biddle made a bold choice that challenges beauty standards. The Canberra mom chose to keep one natural breast and skip reconstruction, modeling body confidence for her teenage sons.
Female leaders in Barbados, Finland, and Tanzania are proving that bold social policies can dramatically reduce poverty. From climate finance reform to universal health care, their approaches are changing lives and reshaping what's possible.
TED's Audacious Project just announced its largest funding round ever, directing $1.03 billion to 10 nonprofits tackling everything from ocean plastic to unsafe abortion. Since 2018, the initiative has now catalyzed over $4.6 billion across 70 projects proving that humanity's biggest challenges can be solved when bold ideas meet serious funding.
Starting in 2027, American families can direct their tax dollars to help students attend schools that match their values and needs. The Education Freedom Tax Credit lets citizens earn dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to scholarship organizations.
Oscar-nominated costume designer Shirley Kurata is leading a vibrant rebellion against Hollywood's gray era with "I Love Boosters," a film exploding with color. The internet is celebrating: viewers are thrilled someone finally remembered colors exist.
Anand Mahindra took a semester off from Harvard to pursue a 17-year-old he met while filming in Indore. Forty years later, their bold gamble on love remains one of India's most inspiring romances.
Child development experts say letting kids make age-appropriate decisions builds confidence and responsibility. Here are six everyday areas where parents can safely give children more freedom to choose.
A 74-year-old Shanghai woman is proving age is just a number, winning over 2 million social media followers with her fearless style and dancing in heels on city streets. Yingzi's videos have topped 100 million views by sharing her secrets to staying youthful and confident.
After eight months of training without playing time, Freddie Woodman entered Liverpool's crucial Merseyside derby and helped secure a dramatic victory. His story shows the power of staying ready when opportunity knocks.
The NHK Symphony Orchestra is marking a century of music with ambitious plans to grow classical music's future audience. Their centennial season launches with a rarely performed 1937 oratorio featuring vocalists, choir, organ, and full orchestra.
Women in Uganda who self-inject contraceptives gained more control over their family planning decisions within six months, a new study finds. The research shows that giving women the option to manage their own reproductive health at home strengthens their confidence and sense of autonomy.
Mozilla just launched an AI feature in Firefox that only appears if you choose to turn it on. It's a rare approach that puts user control first in the age of AI everywhere.
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