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A Hillsborough High School teacher just earned the nation's most prestigious award for teaching constitutional history. Louis DiGirolamo was one of only 45 educators nationwide selected for the James Madison Fellowship.
Olympic gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan received the highest civic honor from his hometown in Northern Ireland, inspiring the next generation to dream big. The celebration included a gymnastics display and the unveiling of a mural in his honor.
Nigeria's Imo State is marking half a century with a weeklong celebration that will honor 50 people who helped build the region. The February festivities include prizes, performances, and a new Hall of Fame.
Fifteen middle schoolers spent a week at Troy University becoming "superheroes-in-training," learning citizenship through games, community building, and visits from real local heroes. The program transforms civic education into an adventure on fictional "Planet Civic."
Roosevelt School in Rahway, New Jersey celebrated 73 fifth and sixth graders who earned Honor Roll recognition for their third marking period achievements. The school threw a special awards ceremony complete with ice pops to honor their hard work.
After more than a decade of advocacy, the White House has approved the Medal of Honor for Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who sacrificed his life to save a Polish officer in Afghanistan. The Staten Island hero will receive America's highest military honor for using his body to shield an ally during a 2013 suicide attack.
An eighth-grade teacher in Acushnet is winning statewide recognition for making civics education come alive through hands-on projects that tackle real community issues. Her students have addressed mental health, food insecurity, and even voted on ice cream flavors to learn about democracy.
A New Jersey high school celebrated 54 students who earned their way into the National Honor Society through academic excellence and community service. The ceremony honored juniors and seniors who demonstrated scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
A former paramedic who once saved lives in emergencies now prevents crises by teaching students how to change their communities. Charles Oliver just won a national teaching award and $2,000 for his North Carolina civics classroom.
Rock legend Alex van Halen flew from California to his Dutch hometown to receive one of the Netherlands' highest civil honors. The city of Nijmegen knighted the 73-year-old drummer for his "powerful, dynamic and precise" contributions to music history.
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association will celebrate 67 graduates, families, and chapters whose work has advanced their communities and the nation. Business leader Jorge L. Araneta will receive the highest honor for his decades of philanthropy and civic leadership.
When Corey Robinson's firefighter father died in 2013, the Honor Guard he founded stood vigil. Now Corey leads that same unit, supporting grieving families through their darkest moments.
India's second-highest civilian honor recognizes five extraordinary lives spanning film, law, music, education, and public service. The 2026 Padma Vibhushan celebrates careers that shaped a generation.
Ghana's President is reintroducing civic education in schools to tackle the country's littering problem from the ground up. The move aims to teach children proper waste disposal and social responsibility before bad habits form.
Wayland Baptist University celebrated over 100 students joining academic honor societies and earning recognition for their achievements. The ceremony highlighted future STEM teachers and students excelling across disciplines from nursing to theology.
More than 150 vocational students in New York balanced demanding technical training with academic excellence to earn honor roll status. These teens are proving you can master welding, culinary arts, and healthcare skills while maintaining top grades.
Hundreds of volunteers braved freezing temperatures Saturday to retire holiday wreaths at Fayetteville National Cemetery, clearing the entire site in under an hour. The annual tradition, led by Gold Star mother Jannie Layne, is teaching a new generation to honor fallen service members year-round.
Briar Cliff University celebrated academic excellence as dozens of students earned top honors across 30 programs, from nursing to environmental science. The ceremony recognized achievements that prove dedication and hard work still define student success.
University students in Ibadan are mastering accountability tools like freedom of information requests and budget tracking to transform from frustrated observers into skilled advocates for government transparency. The Active Citizens Hangout is proving that mixing social vibes with civic education creates young democracy watchdogs.
A new fellowship in Nigeria is putting $10,000 grants into the hands of young social media influencers to launch civic projects in underserved communities. Twelve young Nigerians are now designing grassroots projects to connect citizens with democracy.
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