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Athens is asking residents to donate backpacks, notebooks, and school supplies to ensure every child starts the new school year with what they need. The city's one-day collection event happens this Saturday, with year-round donations also welcome.
High school students in Laredo, Texas organized and ran a massive community donation event, collecting school supplies and hygiene products for children living in local shelters. Their leadership and dedication inspired an entire community to come together.
A Gift for Teaching has distributed $200 million worth of free school supplies to Central Florida classrooms since 1998. Every dollar donated provides $10 in resources for students in high-need schools.
For the seventh year, Latvian shopping centers are collecting school supplies and donations to help families who can't afford the €100-500 needed for back-to-school costs. The month-long campaign brings together businesses, charities, and everyday shoppers to ensure every child starts the year ready to learn.
A 79-year-old women's organization in Great Bend, Kansas, just made sure hundreds of Catholic school students have everything they need to succeed this year. The Daughters of Isabella donated $1,000 in school supplies to two local schools while quietly supporting dozens of other community causes.
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.
Three Indian sustainability experts show how extending the life of school supplies by just one year could slash household costs and prevent millions of kilograms of carbon emissions. The simple switch challenges the "new year, new everything" mindset that drives India's $15.7 billion back-to-school market.
A foundation led by a queen mother just delivered essential school supplies and launched new awards to celebrate students and teachers in Ghana's Volta region. The visit brought hope and tangible support to a community working hard to give its children a brighter future.
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.
When a driving school turned away 72-year-old Vidya Kaur for being "too old," she bought her own car and taught herself. Today, she confidently navigates Jammu's busy streets at speeds up to 120 km/h.
Thailand's Government Savings Bank is making back-to-school season easier for millions of parents with a $28 million loan program designed to keep kids in classrooms. No collateral required, just a simple app and monthly payments under $25.
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.
One of the world's largest food and beverage companies is expanding its use of self-driving trucks across North America, marking a major milestone for autonomous technology in everyday supply chains. The partnership between PepsiCo and Gatik is already delivering products with 98% on-time performance across three states.
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.
The Crenshaw YMCA is hosting its second annual Back 2 School Family Reunion, offering everything from backpacks to haircuts to help students start the year with confidence. It's about preparing kids for success inside and outside the classroom.
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.
When Scottish soccer fans rode American school buses to World Cup matches in Massachusetts, they loved the experience so much they donated $15,000 to help students in need. The unexpected journey turned into a gift that will provide school supplies, books, and essentials for children facing financial hardship.
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