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Shirley Horn, taken from her family at age five, worked with an Anishinaabe author to create a children's book blending truth and hope. The illustrated story preserves history while showing the resilience of children who survived Canada's residential school system.
A new UNESCO report celebrates Morocco's dramatic success in getting more children into classrooms, marking a major education milestone for the North African nation. The progress represents years of targeted reforms to ensure every child has access to learning.
When Muibat Owoeye's children were suddenly removed from their Lagos school, she turned to social media and government channels to demand accountability. Her action is now sparking meaningful conversations about protecting children's educational rights across Nigeria.
Nigeria's new HOPE-EDU program targets bringing 1.5 million out-of-school children back to classrooms while building 13,000 new schools and training 500,000 teachers. The $552 million initiative ties funding directly to measurable results across the country's basic education system.
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.
Two rural Ghanaian communities are getting brand new school buildings that will give hundreds of children safer classrooms and better learning spaces. The project includes modern facilities designed specifically for young learners.
Over 300 underserved children on Manhattan's Upper West Side shop for free school supplies, clothes, and winter gear with volunteer "personal shoppers" who make the experience magical. The annual four-day event transforms a community building into a pop-up store where kids choose brand-new backpacks, sneakers, coats, and more.
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.
As temperatures soar above 35°C across India, schools and parents are adopting practical strategies to protect children from heat-related illnesses while keeping playtime and learning on track. These simple adjustments are helping millions of kids stay safe, active, and healthy during the country's harshest months.
When a fire destroyed her school in 2003, Dr. Uma held classes two days later. Over 2,500 children have since graduated from her free school outside Chennai, with many now working as engineers and teachers.
A Nigerian charity has brought 700 out-of-school children back to the classroom using an approach that makes learning irresistible: sports, debate, and creative competitions. The Shamadean Imole Charity Foundation proves that sometimes the path to education runs through a soccer field.
The World Health Organization just released groundbreaking guidance to transform school food worldwide, as 188 million children now live with obesity. Countries are being urged to adopt healthier meals and snacks that could shape eating habits for life.
Three-quarters of children spend less time outside than prison inmates, but a growing movement of forest schools is changing that. These outdoor classrooms are teaching kids to love nature through play and exploration.
Nearly 400 Australian parents surveyed say they'd pay for nutritious school lunches, prioritizing quality ingredients and menu variety over cost. The findings could reshape how 2.4 million primary school children eat during the school day.
A government school in rural India has grown nearly tenfold in 16 years, proving that public education can thrive with the right leadership. Parents now bypass private schools to send their children there.
When IAS officer Anand Sharma found children studying on a dirt floor in Madhubani, Bihar, he didn't file a report and move on. He took action that same day, and now 63 schools are being revamped for over 10,000 students.
A national program is helping fathers show up for their kids through school gatherings and NFL experiences. Family First's All Pro Dad now operates in 1,500 schools, creating moments where dads tell their children "I'm proud of you" for the first time.
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Archaeologists in east London discovered a trove of 500-year-old children's artifacts, including a reusable slate still covered in Victorian-era scribbles and colorful marbles lost during playtime. The finds offer a rare window into the lives of impoverished children who attended a free school established in 1536.
A Kenyan company created a simple wristband system that logs exactly when kids board buses and arrive at school, replacing scattered texts and paper registers with reliable records parents and schools can trust. TerraGO focuses on key handover moments instead of tracking children all day, solving a safety gap that's left schools vulnerable when questions arise.
A Métis illustrator is helping share a residential school survivor's message of kindness through a bilingual children's book that teaches Cree values with gentle care. The true story honors one mother's resilience while making difficult history accessible to young readers.
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