20 results for "education"
💡 SolutionsMississippi Rises to Top 10 in Reading Education
A state once ranked 49th in education now leads the nation in teaching poor children to read. Mississippi's dramatic turnaround is rewriting what experts thought possible in public education.
✨ Daily MixIndian Students Wow Crowds With Daring Mallakhamb Skills
Students at Vijnana Vihara Residential School in Gudilova performed breathtaking acrobatic feats during their 46th Annual Day celebration. From human star formations to daring pole gymnastics, these young athletes proved discipline and dedication create unforgettable moments.
🌐 Global NewsEx-Goldman CEO: Top State School Grads Equal Ivy Leaguers
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein says the best graduates from large public universities like University of Minnesota are just as talented as Harvard's top students. His refreshing take challenges the Ivy League bias that still dominates corporate hiring.
💡 SolutionsIllinois Opens College Scholarships to Foster Youth
Illinois is expanding educational opportunities for young people who've been in foster care. The state's Department of Children and Family Services just opened applications for post-secondary scholarships.
💛 Acts of KindnessDentists Use TikTok to Reach Gen Z About Oral Health
Dentists are meeting Gen Z where they live online, using TikTok and YouTube videos to show young adults why dental care matters for their future. The creative approach is helping bridge the gap between a generation that often skips checkups and the preventive care they need.
✨ Daily MixKerala Students Compete for $6K in History Quiz
Half a million students across Kerala are diving into a statewide quiz competition that celebrates their region's history and achievements, with cash prizes reaching 500,000 rupees ($6,000). The "Chief Minister's Mega Quiz" turns learning about local heritage into an exciting competition that rewards curiosity. #
💛 Acts of KindnessPune Students From Ladakh Call It Their Second Home
For decades, Pune has welcomed thousands of students from Ladakh, Kashmir, and Kargil, giving them not just education but a place where they truly belong. The city's warmth earned recognition at a special festival honoring the unbreakable bond between distant regions. #
💛 Acts of KindnessPune Law Students Win National Moot Court Competition
Two law students from Symbiosis Law School in Pune took home top honors at a prestigious national competition, showcasing the next generation of legal talent. Their win at the National Moot Court Competition highlights the growing excellence of India's law schools.
🚀 InnovationNigerian University Launches Medical School, Welcomes 3,368
Federal University Kashere in Nigeria just welcomed its first ever medical students among 3,368 new enrollees. The school's brand new medical college received approval to train doctors, dentists, and nurses all at once.
🦸 Community HeroesCalifornia Firefighters Award 40+ Scholarships to Recruits
Two Orange County firefighters created a nonprofit that's eliminating financial barriers for future first responders. Since 2020, OC Bomberos has awarded over 40 scholarships to help aspiring firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics afford training while supporting their families.
🌐 Global NewsOregon's Sunriver Observatory Offers Largest US Telescope Set
Stargazers in Oregon's high desert can peer through the nation's largest collection of public telescopes at a NASA-designated Dark Sky Place. The Sunriver Observatory opens its doors multiple nights weekly, offering everyone from first-timers to space enthusiasts stunning views of nebulas, planets, and meteor showers.
💡 SolutionsGhana Unveils 4-Year Plan to Build Sports Excellence
Ghana's Olympic Committee just launched an ambitious four-year strategy to transform the nation's sports programs and create lasting success for athletes. The comprehensive plan focuses on sustainable development from grassroots to elite competition.
🌐 Global NewsTexas Students Unearth Lost 1721 Spanish Mission
After decades of searching, Texas Tech University students discovered the remains of Mission Espíritu Santo, a Spanish settlement lost for 300 years. The find reveals a rare, untouched glimpse into daily life on the early Texas frontier.
🦸 Community HeroesNigeria Launches Scholarships for 30 Female Medical Students
A new foundation is tackling Nigeria's gender health gap by funding 30 female medical students from every region of the country. The scholarships address a critical shortage: women make up only 35% of Nigeria's physicians, despite evidence showing female doctors dramatically improve women's health outcomes.
🦸 Community HeroesOakland Honors Coach Who Transformed Lives for 40 Years
Hundreds gathered to celebrate legendary Oakland Coach John Beam, who spent four decades helping young athletes turn their lives around and became a pillar of hope in the Bay Area. His legacy lives on through the countless students he mentored at Laney College and beyond.
🦸 Community HeroesVillage Boy Becomes India's Chief Justice With Dad's Support
Justice Surya Kant returned to his small Haryana village as India's 53rd Chief Justice, crediting his schoolteacher father's unwavering belief for a journey that inspired thousands. No one in his family had ever studied law, but one parent's support changed everything.
🧘 Health & WellnessIndia Prepares Doctors to Care for 230M Seniors by 2036
Medical schools across India are adding dementia training to help future doctors care for millions of elderly patients with compassion and skill. The shift comes as 7.4% of India's seniors live with dementia, often facing delayed diagnosis and inadequate support.
🚀 InnovationIndia's 10,000 Tinkering Labs Turn Students Into Inventors
More than 11 million Indian students are now building robots, designing health devices, and solving real problems in innovation labs spreading across 722 districts. A bold education overhaul is replacing rote memorization with hands-on creation, giving rural students their first chance to invent.
🚀 InnovationEdmonds College Adds Free Robotics and AI Training Programs
Washington students and workers can now access cutting-edge robotics and AI training at no cost, thanks to new programs at Edmonds College that are already showing impressive placement results. The initiative comes as local high schoolers prove their tech prowess by winning a world robotics championship.
💡 SolutionsThai PM: Every Child Should Grow Up Bilingual
Thailand's Prime Minister welcomed hundreds of children to Government House for National Children's Day, unveiling an ambitious vision for a nation where every young person grows up fluent in at least two languages. His message: love your country, but think globally.