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Twenty-eight Hispanic high school seniors and four community champions received awards for academic excellence and service in Tulsa. The Tomás Rivera Education Awards celebrated students who balanced stellar grades with deep community involvement.
NASA just made it easier for libraries and community centers to teach kids about stars, planets, and space exploration. The free guides now include ready-to-use presentations and activities based on what educators actually asked for.
Ghana's government has launched a bold plan to establish 12 new public universities across the country, bringing higher education closer to communities that have long lacked access. A 17-member committee will design the roadmap to make this educational expansion a reality.
The Department of Education is shifting student loans to Treasury and giving states more control over federal funding. Officials say the move could save hundreds of millions while empowering local communities to make their own education decisions.
More students are choosing community college first, saving thousands while still earning bachelor's degrees. Federal funding and smart pathways are making higher education accessible again.
Three sons are honoring their parents, beloved Alton School District educators Jim and Emily Wigger, by creating a scholarship for students pursuing careers that serve their communities. The $2,000 award launches this April through the Alton Educational Foundation.
Two Philadelphia educators just taught 5,000 years of African and African American history in one incredible 31-hour lesson, and they're waiting for Guinness to confirm their world record. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn W. Ebron turned endurance into education at a powerful community event.
A beloved educator who dedicated nearly five decades to shaping young minds will be celebrated by the community she served. Miss Mercy Jeyaraja Rao, who led Timpany School for 48 years, touched countless lives before passing at age 95.
Students in a local adult education program are celebrating a hard-earned graduation, proving it's never too late to pursue your dreams. Their achievement highlights the growing success of programs helping adults complete their education.
Chief Sade Ogunbiyi turned 80 after building careers in education, banking, and community leadership across three continents. Her journey from classroom teacher to cultural leader shows how lifelong learning and service create lasting impact.
Two Clayton firefighters just earned scholarships totaling $12,000 to advance their education while serving their community. The awards are part of a statewide program that invested $240,000 in North Carolina's first responders this year.
A small Canadian town came together to celebrate 170 high school graduates, showing how education becomes a community achievement when everyone pitches in. The ceremony at Estevan Comprehensive School marked the end of a 13-year journey that started in kindergarten.
Communities around the world are using education to drive real environmental change, from Indigenous forest protection in Cambodia to drought-fighting tech innovation in Kenya. These grassroots efforts show how knowledge sharing creates lasting climate solutions.
An Indian police officer has helped over 5,000 children from a community trapped in generational sex work build new futures through education. Some have become engineers, lawyers, and civil servants.
In a coastal Tanzanian village, a dance party leads to a powerful film screening that's changing how communities view girls' education. Local leaders are using creative, joyful approaches to break down barriers keeping girls out of school.
A retired principal who dedicated over two decades to shaping young minds in Delta State, Nigeria has been honored with a new role as Justice of the Peace. Chief Agbanashi Osayife Josiah's appointment recognizes a lifetime of service to education and community leadership.
Ghana is launching a nationwide competition to celebrate teachers who are transforming education across the country. Five award categories will honor everyone from classroom teachers to college lecturers who demonstrate measurable impact in their communities.
When an ice storm destroyed a plant shop's entire inventory, the educators whose classrooms she'd donated to for years showed up to help her start over. Their kindness sparked a wave of community support that raised $60,000.
Kentucky's community college system is proving that higher education doesn't have to mean crushing debt. Three out of four graduates enter the workforce without owing a single dollar.
The Marcus Foundation donated $3.8 million to the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, marking its first major national grant to Chabad. The gift will help expand adult Jewish education across 2,000 communities in 11 languages.
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