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Volunteers from James River Church spent their Saturday painting, landscaping, and renovating two Springfield-area schools, tackling projects the district couldn't afford. Teachers and students will return in August to freshly beautified buildings.
A defunct shopping mall in Lebanon, Missouri just became a 102,000-square-foot innovation hub where high schoolers learn alongside healthcare pros and business leaders. Even better: half the space is purposely unfinished so students can shape what comes next.
A Missouri school district is celebrating a 95.8% graduation rate and strong student achievement gains, proving their commitment to every learner is paying off. Nearly 80% of graduates earned valuable career credentials before leaving high school.
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
All 45 freshmen entering Missouri S&T's new business school just received $1,000 scholarships, launching the program with a gift of opportunity. The move comes from a $12 million donation designed to prepare the next generation of tech-savvy business leaders.
A California middle school has been officially recognized as one of the state's top educational institutions for 2026. Castaic Middle School earned the prestigious California Distinguished School award for its exceptional student achievement and campus-wide excellence.
A high school biology teacher who volunteered at his daughters' lacrosse clinic five years ago has built a thriving girls' program in an area with almost no teams. Joe Bennett now coaches both youth girls and high school boys in Columbia, Missouri, traveling hours for games to share his love of the sport.
Four high school juniors from St. Joseph, Missouri just won $10,000 for an idea that could open new career paths for their entire community. Their pitch to bring cosmetology training to local schools beat out eight other teams at a STEM innovation challenge.
Westerfield College just became the first fully African-owned school to open a campus in the United Kingdom. Back home in Lagos, the governor announced 36 new schools coming soon to expand educational access for every child.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
More than 407,000 Florida students are thriving in charter schools that just earned some of the state's highest academic marks. The latest results show charter schools outpacing traditional public schools, with 61% earning an "A" grade compared to 48% statewide.
Three schools in California's Tahoe Truckee Unified School District just earned the state's highest honors for academic excellence and innovative student support. One school's wolf documentary even scored an invitation to an international film festival.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
Harbor Springs High School became only the third public school in 26 years to win Michigan's Division 4 girls soccer championship. Their 2-0 victory over a private school powerhouse proves small town teams can compete at the highest level.
Neosho High School is going all-in to help students succeed, offering after-school exam bootcamps and hosting a massive ACT prep session for 300 juniors. Teachers are dedicating extra hours to make sure every student has the support they need to tackle upcoming tests with confidence.
A small charter school in southern Utah just beat out much larger programs to take home not one, but two state robotics championships. Three teams from Vista School are now heading to the world competition in Missouri.
Schools across Ohio's Tri-State region are earning recognition for remarkable improvements in student achievement. Lockland School District leads the way with a winning combination of upgraded facilities and expanded mental health support.
While most people used their vacation time to relax, 170 volunteers from across America chose to spend a week building a new school for kids in Fulton, Missouri. Even a heat wave couldn't stop them from starting work at 5 a.m. each day.
Mississippi just expanded its network of innovative schools to 33 programs, giving thousands more students access to creative, flexible learning environments. Eight schools and districts earned special status to reimagine how education works.
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