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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. #
A North Carolina history teacher is keeping a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor's legacy alive by sharing his story of courage with middle schoolers. Steve Goldberg promised his friend Abe Piasek he would continue teaching hope through history.
A middle school robotics team from Richmond County, Virginia just tied for first place at the region's premier STEM competition. Four students and their coaches beat out 35 teams to claim top honors at the Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren.
A Tennessee middle school basketball team just brought home their first state championship, capping off an unforgettable season. The Bolivar Middle School boys proved that hard work and teamwork can take you all the way to the top.
A former middle school teacher wrote a survival story to show young readers they can overcome anything. Ellen Cochrane's new book teaches kids about resilience through one teen's 11-day journey through the Amazon rainforest.
Rockway Middle School just unveiled a cutting-edge Innovation Space where 1,200 students can collaborate, create, and explore with interactive technology. The transformation turns a traditional library into a 21st-century learning hub complete with robotics, modular furniture, and an interactive floor.
A college senior who arrived in Illinois at 12 speaking no English just won a teaching scholarship to help other students find their voice. Valeria Rios will bring her journey full circle as a future middle school language arts teacher.
Middle schoolers in Gulf Shores are tackling environmental challenges through clothing exchanges and hands-on projects that make protecting the planet feel achievable. Their teachers say the goal is making students feel hopeful, not overwhelmed.
Chisholm Middle School in Oklahoma is proving that small town students can compete in cutting-edge robotics competitions. Under Principal Robin Eckert's leadership, the school's growing STEM program is giving middle schoolers hands-on experience building and programming robots.
Nearly 100 middle schoolers in Amherst are starting their days with sports, mentorship, and friendship through a program that just earned statewide recognition. What began as one educator's vision to give students a safe space has transformed into an award-winning model of student support.
Middle schoolers in Reno just became Guinness World Record holders for the most people simultaneously reciting a foundational legal text. Their 14-month journey to recite the Constitution's Preamble together proves big dreams start in the classroom.
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."
Over 50 middle school volleyball players traded serves for circuit boards at a robotics competition that made STEM education feel like game night. The event combined sports and technology to spark career curiosity in young athletes.
Carvers Bay Middle School STEAM Academy in South Carolina just earned a prestigious national honor for transforming how students learn through hands-on science, tech, and arts programs. The recognition proves that innovative teaching can prepare every student to become a confident problem-solver.
Burns Middle School in Owensboro just made history, bringing home their first-ever national championship. The Foxes cheer team dominated the competition with a decisive 5.7-point victory that has their whole community celebrating.
A Tennessee middle school girls basketball team just captured their sixth championship in eight years, extending an unbeaten streak that spans over a year. Their secret? Teamwork, sacrifice, and a culture of excellence that sends players to top colleges.
Pete Metzelaar received a standing ovation from hundreds of students after sharing how courage and compassion saved his life during World War II. The 90-year-old has been telling his story since 1993, ensuring the next generation never forgets.
A middle school in North Pole, Alaska is changing its culture by celebrating not just straight-A students, but every kid who shows up, tries hard, and does their best. The quarterly Knights ceremony proves that recognizing good kids creates even better ones.
Scientists are asking everyday people to help measure ice thickness on the Great Lakes, turning winter enthusiasts into citizen scientists who are improving climate research. Middle schoolers, ice fishers, and boat captains are already joining in.
Middle schoolers in Evansville are now designing drones, coding robots, and 3D printing their ideas thanks to a brand new innovation studio. Three more Catholic schools across Indiana are opening similar labs to prepare elementary students for tech careers.
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