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An all-girls team dominated a constitutional literacy quiz in Ghana, beating 1,000 students while demonstrating deep knowledge of their rights and civic duties. The CA Foundation's initiative is building a generation of informed young citizens who can confidently quote their own constitution.
Ten schools in Indiana's Senate District 7 achieved a 95% or higher pass rate on the 2025 IREAD literacy assessment, proving early reading programs work. The results show what happens when schools make literacy a top priority.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed over 50 students to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for an interactive financial literacy fair featuring games, resources, and vault tours. The event closed out Financial Literacy Month with a clear message: understanding money unlocks the American dream.
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.
A kindergarten class in Lumberton, North Carolina, just earned national recognition for their dedication to reading. The Magnolia Elementary students logged over 240 minutes of literacy practice to become MVP champions.
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.
Dr. Phillips Charities just handed Orlando Family Stage half a million dollars to expand reading programs for local students. The grant will fund new literacy initiatives, including a book festival designed to get more kids excited about reading.
After overhauling its teaching approach post-pandemic, Maple Run Unified School District in Vermont is celebrating dramatic gains in student achievement. Mid-year data shows 10% more middle and high schoolers are now meeting literacy standards, proving the science of reading works.
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.
Six new volunteer tutors just completed training to help immigrant adults learn English for free in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood. The Aquinas Literacy Center is still looking for more volunteers as dozens of students remain on the waiting list.
A retired volunteer discovered that teaching English and literacy skills brought her as much joy and purpose as it changed her students' lives. After 18 years of tutoring, she's seen students achieve career breakthroughs while finding her own sense of direction.
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.
Five Georgia schools in Lowndes County earned state achievement banners for exceptional student growth in math and literacy. The honors recognize sustained academic progress that only a select group of schools achieve each year.
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 children's literacy charity is collecting unused e-readers to refurbish and give to families who need better access to books. Phone Doctor will wipe and repair donated Kindles for free throughout June.
New research reveals a simple way to strengthen democracy: help people fall in love with where they live. When residents feel emotionally connected to their community, they're six times more likely to participate in local politics and civic life.
Coahoma Community College is bringing free, evidence-based literacy training to hundreds of teachers across five Mississippi Delta counties. The partnership aims to boost reading skills for the region's youngest students through practical tools educators can use immediately.
A pickleball tournament in Charlottesville just turned weekend fun into a $25,000 gift for adults learning to read and write. The Blue Ridge Mountains Rotary Club brought together players and sponsors to support neighbors building better futures.
A five-year study shows Louisiana's Prime Time program moves preschoolers from average to top-tier performance in reading and math. The free family program has become a national model now used in eight states. ##
A New Zealand high schooler just joined 900 young leaders from 101 countries fighting to get books into the hands of kids who need them most. Rutendo Shadaya wants every child to discover the joy of reading.
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