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A Chicago foundation's four-year scholarships paired with mental health support have helped 84% of low-income students graduate in four years, nearly double the national rate. The success shows what happens when colleges treat student support as essential, not optional.
India's Supreme Court is making sure millions of girls can stay in school by requiring every school to provide free sanitary napkins and working gender-segregated bathrooms. The court will monitor progress every three months to ensure no girl has to miss class during her period.
A new survey of 2,000 New Orleans students reveals sky-high ambitions for college and careers, but also uncovers critical gaps in mental health support that could stand between them and their dreams. The findings are pushing educators and community leaders to reimagine how they support the next generation.
Charlottesville Middle School's Innovation Hub is revolutionizing hands-on learning by reaching all 500+ students, not just a lucky few. It's the only lab school in Virginia designed for universal access.
An engineer who could barely afford sailing shoes as a teen now runs India's most transformative sailing club, turning girls from marginalized backgrounds into national champions. Through free training, nutrition support, and mental health care, he's proving talent doesn't depend on affordability.
A Winnetka mom and her son are collecting thousands of books to help rebuild school libraries on Chicago's South Side. The drive runs through May 15 with three easy drop-off spots.
Two San Francisco teens collected and redistributed 13,000 used school uniforms through their nonprofit, keeping clothes out of landfills while helping low-income families. Their garage-based operation now serves nine schools and has saved families over $140,000.
A Wisconsin school district narrowed a massive achievement gap between two elementary schools while raising test scores across the board. Despite community turmoil and failed funding votes, De Soto's focused plan is already showing results.
Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
A new collection of youth-created documentaries is showcasing real people solving problems from Texas floods to food waste. Planet Classroom's February lineup proves the next generation isn't waiting around to fix the world.
Despite legal challenges, Chicago Public Schools is reopening applications for a committee dedicated to closing achievement gaps for Black students. The initiative aims to tackle educational disparities through community-driven policy guidance.
India's government has allocated ₹3,400 crore (approximately $400 million) to expand educational opportunities and skill training for six minority communities. The budget includes significant increases for scholarship programs that help students stay in school and prepare for careers.
Liberia just installed menstrual pad dispensers in public schools so girls never have to miss class because of their periods. The program will reach over 100,000 girls across three counties.
Chicago Public Schools is giving residents a second chance to join a committee focused on helping Black students thrive. The extended deadline ensures everyone has a fair shot to participate in shaping educational equity.
In a historic win for educational equity, 153 tribal students across Tamil Nadu have secured spots at India's top universities this year. The state government now aims to triple that number by addressing barriers that have kept these communities from higher education for generations.
In remote villages across northeastern India, 100+ students are building Arduino projects and smart homes in new electronics labs—many touching circuit boards for the first time. IEEE volunteers turned STEM from a distant dream into hands-on reality for kids who never had access to science equipment.
While South African universities struggle with funding delays, rural students reveal deeper barriers that financial aid alone can't solve. Their insights point toward real solutions for closing the opportunity gap.