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A South LA public school just proved what's possible when students get real support. King/Drew Medical Magnet High School achieved a 100% graduation rate and sent hundreds of seniors to elite universities.
A Los Angeles school program is helping thousands of Black students reach college by providing counselors, HBCU trips, and culturally affirming support. Since 2021, the gap in college readiness between Black and non-Black students has narrowed from 8.1% to just 4.7%.
A groundbreaking partnership between Emerson College and MCI-Norfolk has created a new scholarship for Franklin students. The initiative opens doors to higher education for prison staff families who support transformative education programs.
Three students with intellectual disabilities will become the first to graduate from St. Joseph's University's PACE program this spring, marking a milestone for inclusive higher education. Their journey proves that college experiences can truly be for everyone.
Osceola County schools just achieved their highest graduation rate ever, jumping from 84.8% to 91.1% in two years. Four specialty schools hit 100% graduation, proving what's possible when every student gets the support they need.
A national scholarship program is accepting applications through February 28th to help immigrant students attend college, regardless of their immigration status. Over 12 years, TheDream.US has already awarded more than 12,000 scholarships to students pursuing their American dream.
A former Kalamazoo Central football player is launching a scholarship to cover what free tuition can't—housing, textbooks, and other college essentials. The Weekley Legacy Scholarship will support 10 students starting in 2026.
A small Iowa school district just earned the state's top ranking, and their secret weapon sits right across the street from the high school. Nearly half of all students are now graduating with college credits already in hand.
A small-town New Mexico high school senior is one of 568 students nationwide competing for a $55,000 scholarship that could help him achieve his Harvard dreams. Antonio Romero's journey from Las Vegas, New Mexico to visiting Ivy League campuses shows what's possible when a community rallies behind talented students.
Yale University just made college accessible to thousands more families by eliminating tuition for students from households earning under $200,000. Nearly half of American families with school-age children now qualify for full financial support at one of the world's top universities.
Massachusetts colleges and corrections partners gathered at MIT to expand higher education in prisons, creating pathways that transform lives. Author Shaka Senghor shared how reading and learning changed his life from trauma to hope.
Grace Easterling, a Hope Collegiate Academy senior, earned a spot among just 568 students nationwide competing for one of America's most generous college scholarships. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship covers up to $55,000 per year and helps students graduate debt-free.