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High school students in Lima, Ohio turned kindness into a competition, racking up nearly 600 good deeds in just one month. The "Doing A-OK Challenge" proved that when teens compete to be nice, everyone wins.
NASA's Glenn Research Center is now accepting applications for a free five-day summer engineering institute where high school students will tackle real aerospace challenges alongside NASA experts. Rising juniors and seniors can apply through May 1 for one of three sessions in July.
Tate High School senior James Treick earned one of America's top academic honors while spending nearly three years teaching coding to younger students. His story proves that excellence and generosity can grow side by side.
Hundreds of middle and high school students are solving intricate language puzzles that reveal how human communication works, inspiring the next generation of AI innovators and language preservers. The North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition has celebrated 20 years of turning curious students into computational linguists.
A three-time state champion coach and Arkansas Razorback Hall of Famer is coming home to lead Fayetteville High School football. Anthony Lucas brings a winning legacy and deep ties to the community.
Marcus Johnson almost walked away from swimming after a disappointing high school senior year. Two years later, the 19-year-old just shattered two national records and earned Swimmer of the Year.
After 10 months in ICE detention, 20-year-old Dylan Lopez Contreras walked free and into his mother's arms at an emotional homecoming in Manhattan. Despite wearing an ankle monitor, the former high school student is focused on continuing his asylum case and advocating for others still detained.
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.
Researchers built a life-size dinosaur nest to crack how oviraptors hatched their eggs, discovering they used both body heat and sunlight in a method unlike any modern bird. A Taiwanese high schooler co-led the groundbreaking study.
Middle and high school students in Rockford, Illinois are programming robots to solve real-world problems through a hands-on engineering competition. The Bot Blitz event is connecting classroom learning with the technical skills local employers need most.
The Richard Montgomery Rockets girls basketball team reached their first state championship game since 1996, breaking a nearly three-decade drought. Led by two college commits, the team's historic run brought their community together for an unforgettable season.
A high school junior just became a published medical researcher, analyzing surgical techniques that could help liver cancer patients live longer. His work passed the same peer review process as professional scientists.
A Catholic women's group has invested over $400,000 in scholarships for girls facing financial hardship, helping 92 students attend Catholic high schools since 1997. This year alone, seven eighth-graders received $4,000 each to pursue their education dreams.
Mike Hosokawa was imprisoned as a 3-year-old in a WWII Japanese internment camp, and now he's dedicating his retirement to teaching students about finding purpose after injustice. His message to Hickman High School students: get to know people from the inside out.
Eleven Louisville high school students just received life-changing scholarships worth $12,000 each for their academic excellence and community leadership. The awards mean less debt and more opportunities for students like Elliot Brooks, who says he's "ready to get out there."
A Taylorville high school track athlete just shattered a longstanding school record with a blazing time that puts her among the state's best. Elayna Harker's 5:12.93 finish in the 1600 meters proves that small-town athletes can compete with anyone.
Six talented high school seniors in Medina County just received nearly $10,000 in art scholarships to pursue their creative dreams in college. The awards, funded by community art events and local donations, celebrate young artists while keeping their futures bright.
High school seniors in Oregon's Union County 4-H program can now apply for two scholarships worth up to $1,000 each. The deadline is April 1, giving local teens a chance to fund their futures.
Kabale University celebrated International Day of Mathematics by hosting over eight regional high schools, launching a mentorship program to inspire young students. The event focused on showing mathematics as a tool for hope and real-world problem solving.
A former student returns to his high school to inspire the next generation and launch a new award celebrating young changemakers. The Sammi Awuku Change Makers Award will honor one student and one teacher annually for leadership and community service.
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