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Kansas Students Pitch Ideas Shark Tank-Style at 64th R&D Forum
Innovation4h ago

Kansas Students Pitch Ideas Shark Tank-Style at 64th R&D Forum

Shawnee Mission School District is celebrating 64 years of student innovation with free showcases and a Shark Tank-style pitch competition for prize money. The April event brings together science experiments, art projects, and entrepreneurial thinking from students across Kansas's third-largest school district.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Arkansas Teens Win Harvard Debate Championship Undefeated
SportsFeb 24

Arkansas Teens Win Harvard Debate Championship Undefeated

Two juniors from Little Rock Central High School just made history by becoming the first Arkansas team ever to win the Harvard University National Speech and Debate Tournament. Jack Liu and Shangyu Wu didn't just win—they went undefeated through every preliminary round.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
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SolutionsFeb 20

Olathe Opens Free Career Campus With Zero Student Debt

A new training center in Olathe, Kansas just opened its doors with a game-changing promise: career skills without the crushing weight of student loans. The Olathe Innovation Campus offers tuition-free programs that prepare students for in-demand jobs while keeping their financial futures debt-free.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Teens Turn State's 75-Hour Mandate Into Volunteer Match Tool
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Teens Turn State's 75-Hour Mandate Into Volunteer Match Tool

Arkansas teens now face a 75-hour volunteer requirement to graduate, but Fayetteville's Youth Advisory Council just made finding the right opportunity way easier. They've created a curated list matching students with causes they actually care about.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
8th Grader Wins 3rd Spelling Bee, Heads to State Finals
SportsFeb 9

8th Grader Wins 3rd Spelling Bee, Heads to State Finals

An Arkansas middle schooler just clinched his third county spelling bee championship and is heading back to the state competition for the second year in a row. His winning word? "Contiguous."

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Kansas Farm Student Wins $1,000 Scholarship for Dental Care
Acts of KindnessFeb 3

Kansas Farm Student Wins $1,000 Scholarship for Dental Care

Macy Wecker, a dental hygiene student from Olpe, Kansas, has earned the $1,000 Arlene Eichorn Scholarship for her dedication to serving others. The award celebrates students who demonstrate integrity and commitment to their communities.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read