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Schools serving mostly Black students are making the biggest academic gains of any group since COVID shutdowns. Despite facing the steepest pandemic learning losses, these schools are climbing back faster than anyone expected.
A rare three-meter whale jawbone fished from Dutch waters turned out to be a museum treasure secretly dumped so it could be "found" and saved. The creative rescue mission worked perfectly, and now the bone has a second life in education.
A Columbia University student detained by immigration agents was freed just hours later after New York's mayor personally raised her case with President Trump. The swift resolution shows how direct advocacy can make an immediate difference.
Four Morgan State University students are breaking barriers in actuarial science, architecture, and engineering while serving their communities. Their achievements showcase the rising talent at America's only HBCU with an actuarial science program.
A minor league hockey team in Wenatchee, Washington, has raised $60,000 through annual fundraising games to support cancer education programs. Their "Hockey Fights Cancer" night brings the community together while funding vital resources for survivors.
Coconut Creek High School more than doubled its college readiness rate in just four years, climbing from 34% to 77%. The turnaround shows how focused leadership can transform academic outcomes for an entire community.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools is proving that meeting every student where they are works. Nearly all students are graduating, outpacing state averages, and finding their passion through innovative programs.
Tanzania is launching a nationwide push to strengthen families and reduce mental health challenges through education and social welfare programs. The government recognizes that healthy families build stronger, more resilient communities.
Sky Sports commentator Wayne Riley took golf education to a whole new level by suiting up in a full bear costume to break down one of professional golf's toughest stretches. The playful segment brought humor and personality to explaining the notoriously difficult "Bear Trap" holes at the Cognizant Classic.
Hundreds of thousands of South African children can't read a single word after three years of school, but provinces and donors are now joining forces to turn the tide. A powerful new partnership is bringing hope to a generation at risk.
A Dallas eighth-grader spent four years teaching himself physics to build a working nuclear fusion reactor, starting when he was just 8 years old. Now he's pursuing a Guinness World Record while inspiring other young scientists at a new makerspace for kids.
Nigeria's presidency just donated 50 million naira ($31,000 USD) to help tackle rising drug abuse, cybercrime, and violence in schools. The funding will power nationwide campaigns to reach students before harmful behaviors take root.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate education in Japan for 143 Ghanaian civil servants who now shape policy across their government. The scholarship program is transforming how two nations work together, shifting from aid to equal partnership.
A rural Indian village leader transformed a crumbling school into a thriving education center with 100% attendance. The turnaround also helped 90% of local youth break free from addiction.
Married at 9 and losing her newborn at 14, Anandi Gopal Joshi traveled halfway across the world to become India's first female physician in 1886. Her journey sparked a movement that changed medicine for millions of Indian women.
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After years of diagnosis, six South African provinces are finally rolling out massive reading programs to help the 70% of young students who can't read at grade level. Provincial governments and donors are investing millions in proven teaching methods that could change millions of children's lives.
After years without a science fair, Navajo Pine High School students showcased 18 innovative projects exploring everything from natural disinfectants to oil spill cleanup. Top winners earned an all-expenses-paid trip to the nation's largest Indigenous STEM competition.
From a transgender activist sheltering 100+ abandoned elders and orphans to a trust keeping 300 students in college, five Indian NGOs are solving real problems with courage and compassion. They're filling gaps where poverty, prejudice, and neglect leave people behind.
Eighth graders in Pasadena Unified School District exceeded their math targets at the halfway point of the school year, part of broader gains students are making across reading and math. The progress shows dedicated teachers and students are moving the needle on achievement.
Desert View Academy in Yuma is crushing state averages in every subject, with more than half of students reaching proficiency in math, reading, and science. Arizona's education chief just honored the school with a top achievement award.
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