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Singapore Workers Can Now Upgrade Skills While Earning
Solutions1h ago

Singapore Workers Can Now Upgrade Skills While Earning

Over 315,000 Singaporeans are using new pathways to build job skills without paying hefty course fees or losing income. Work-study programs and government support are making lifelong learning accessible to everyone.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
Black Schools Lead Nation in Post-Pandemic Learning Gains
Solutions6h ago

Black Schools Lead Nation in Post-Pandemic Learning Gains

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.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Indiana District Hits 98% Graduation Rate for 4 Years
Solutions18h ago

Indiana District Hits 98% Graduation Rate for 4 Years

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.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
5 NJ Students Reach Top 4 at Regional Science Bowl
Videos1d ago

5 NJ Students Reach Top 4 at Regional Science Bowl

Five middle schoolers from Cedar Hill Prep just proved that young minds can compete with the best, advancing to the top four out of 16 teams at New Jersey's Regional Science Bowl. Their journey through seven intense rounds of competition shows how far dedication and curiosity can take you. #

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
6 Indian Traditions Turn Summer Into Screen-Free Learning
Solutions1d ago

6 Indian Traditions Turn Summer Into Screen-Free Learning

Parents across India are rediscovering ancient crafts and nature activities that keep kids engaged without devices. From rolling seed balls to spinning wooden tops, these hands-on traditions blend play with purpose.

The Better India2 min read
UK Company Brings Historical Figures to Life as Holograms
Innovation1d ago

UK Company Brings Historical Figures to Life as Holograms

A British startup is creating interactive 3D holograms of Einstein, Cleopatra, and other historical figures that answer questions and breakdance. Schools and museums can now rent conversational AI versions of famous minds for educational experiences.

Wired2 min read
Boston Dentist Screens for Addiction During Checkups
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Boston Dentist Screens for Addiction During Checkups

A simple question during a dental exam opened the door for a struggling patient to get help before his substance use spiraled. Now dentists across Massachusetts are learning how their chairs can become unexpected lifelines.

STAT News3 min read
Nigeria's Bildup AI Opens Learning Centers in 3 Cities
Innovation1d ago

Nigeria's Bildup AI Opens Learning Centers in 3 Cities

A Nigerian education company is making artificial intelligence training accessible to everyone, launching new learning centers and programs across the country. Students, professionals, and entrepreneurs can now learn AI skills at 60-80% lower cost than traditional methods.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
114 Philippine Teams Compete in National Robotics Challenge
Innovation2d ago

114 Philippine Teams Compete in National Robotics Challenge

Over 100 student teams from across the Philippines gathered in Iloilo City to showcase their robotics skills and innovation. The competition proved that Filipino students are ready to lead in tomorrow's tech-driven world.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
4-Year-Old Mixes Up Ramadan With Dragons in Sweet Moment
Acts of Kindness2d ago

4-Year-Old Mixes Up Ramadan With Dragons in Sweet Moment

A four-year-old's tearful insistence on celebrating Ramadan—complete with rice, staying up late, and "real dragons"—has captured hearts across the internet. Her adorable confusion between Ramadan and Chinese New Year shows how young kids are learning to embrace diverse cultures.

Upworthy3 min read
Mom Learns Drums, Rocks Daughter's Wedding With Weezer Hit
Acts of Kindness2d ago

Mom Learns Drums, Rocks Daughter's Wedding With Weezer Hit

A mom went viral after learning drums from scratch to perform Weezer's "Say It Ain't So" at her daughter's wedding. The family band performance got love from Weezer themselves. #

Upworthy2 min read
Paso Robles FFA Ranks 19th in California, 2nd in Degrees
Solutions2d ago

Paso Robles FFA Ranks 19th in California, 2nd in Degrees

A small California town's agriculture program just cracked the state's top 20, beating out hundreds of schools and claiming second place for the number of students earning advanced leadership degrees. It's proof that hands-on learning and community support can create extraordinary opportunities for young people.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Chloe Kim Wins Silver After Relearning Tricks in 8 Days
Sports2d ago

Chloe Kim Wins Silver After Relearning Tricks in 8 Days

Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim tore her shoulder labrum weeks before the 2026 Games but relearned her tricks with limited arm movement to compete anyway. Her determination earned her a historic third consecutive halfpipe medal.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Scientists Crack AI's Black Box in Under 60 Seconds
Innovation2d ago

Scientists Crack AI's Black Box in Under 60 Seconds

Researchers just figured out how to peek inside AI's "brain" and steer its behavior in less than a minute. The breakthrough could make artificial intelligence safer and more trustworthy for everyone.

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
Alaska Students Get Traditional Arts After Budget Cuts
Acts of Kindness3d ago

Alaska Students Get Traditional Arts After Budget Cuts

When budget cuts left 400 boarding school students without cultural programs, volunteers stepped in with traditional arts, foods, and connection. Now students are making regalia, learning in their Native languages, and thriving again.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
New Partnership Boosts Math Learning in Schools Nationwide
Solutions3d ago

New Partnership Boosts Math Learning in Schools Nationwide

Teachers using Imagine IM math curriculum now get extra support through a partnership with Modern Classrooms Project, helping students solve problems better and grow faster in math. Districts keeping consistent teaching methods paired with ongoing teacher training are seeing real improvements in student achievement.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
Scientists Crack Open AI's Mind in Under 60 Seconds
Innovation3d ago

Scientists Crack Open AI's Mind in Under 60 Seconds

Researchers developed a breakthrough tool that reveals how AI thinks and lets them guide its behavior—all in less than a minute. The technique works across multiple AI types and could make artificial intelligence safer and more trustworthy.

Singularity Hub3 min read
Artist Paints 800 Schools on Slum Walls, Wins $1M Prize
Community Heroes3d ago

Artist Paints 800 Schools on Slum Walls, Wins $1M Prize

When Rouble Nagi saw children in Mumbai's slums with no schools to attend, she grabbed a paintbrush and turned neighborhood walls into classrooms. Her work has now created 800+ learning centers across India and repaired 150,000 homes, earning her the Global Teacher Prize.

The Better India2 min read
Nigerian Dev Built 100K-User Community With $1,000 Budget
Community Heroes3d ago

Nigerian Dev Built 100K-User Community With $1,000 Budget

Favour Onuoha grew Africa's developer relations scene from scratch, proving tech careers can thrive anywhere. His story shows how patience, community building, and learning in public create opportunities where none existed before.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
MrBeast Spends $1M to Build School, Homes in Ghana
Videos3d ago

MrBeast Spends $1M to Build School, Homes in Ghana

Popular YouTuber MrBeast invested $1 million to replace an unsafe school, drill a water well, and build homes for two dedicated teachers in a Ghanaian community. The project earned him the honorary title "Chief of Development" and transformed learning conditions for over 250 students.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read

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