Village Leader Turns Failing School Into Local Success
A rural Indian village leader transformed a crumbling school into a thriving education center with 100% attendance. The turnaround also helped 90% of local youth break free from addiction.
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Former Senator Secured $1M for New Nigerian Tech School
A former Nigerian senator just revealed how he brought half a billion naira in federal funding to establish a polytechnic focused on training the next generation of technical workers. The school has already graduated two classes and is transforming rural education access.
Huron County Students Can Win Farm Scholarships by March 2
Michigan students who've dedicated themselves to 4-H and FFA programs now have multiple chances to fund their agricultural education dreams. The deadline is fast approaching for scholarships that have already awarded nearly $91,000 to local young people.
Virginia Teacher Michelle Williams Tops Southeast Region
A new family and consumer science teacher from rural Virginia just became one of the top four educators in her field nationwide. Michelle Williams won three consecutive teaching awards in her first year on the job.
Ghana Program Teaches 500 Girls to Code and Build Robots
A groundbreaking after-school program in rural Ghana is teaching young girls to build robots and write code, with 70% of spots reserved for female students. The initiative has already grown from 50 to over 1,700 students across the country.
Liberia Rubber Company Delivers Schools, Water After Talks
After years of tension, an independent assessment confirms a major agricultural company in Liberia has delivered on education, clean water, and health services to communities. Residents acknowledge real progress while company leaders pledge to resolve remaining land disputes and payment delays in 2026.