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Seb from Tring, who endured 2,000 medical procedures while battling blood cancer starting at age four, just started secondary school. His mum says this everyday milestone "means everything" to their family.
A rural district in Ghana's Volta Region just launched construction on 17 educational buildings, from classrooms to dining halls, aiming to end overcrowded double-track schooling. Every secondary school in Ho West will get upgraded facilities within the year.
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.
A partnership between buildOn and NACEPF has now built 100 schools across eight countries since 2017, with a new $1.43 million pledge to construct 20 more. The collaboration is opening classroom doors for thousands of children who previously had no access to education.
Community leaders in Hillsdale, New Jersey, signed a steel beam that will be sealed inside their renovated middle school for the next century. The ceremony celebrated a major milestone in the $62.4 million transformation of George G. White Middle School.
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.
Ghana is launching a massive program to upgrade 60 secondary schools across the country, aiming to end the inequality that makes some schools highly sought after while others are avoided. With $300 million in World Bank funding, the initiative will transform lower-tier schools into top-tier institutions.
After 42 years in aviation, Nari Williams-Singh celebrated his career by donating $500,000 to build an auditorium at New Forest High School in rural Jamaica. His gift brings the school closer to creating a facility that will serve six surrounding farming communities. #
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.
A secondary school in Aylesbury, England just hit a major construction milestone that will double its capacity while running almost entirely on renewable energy. The expansion shows how communities can grow without compromising on education quality or climate goals.
From a beaming kindergartner to a nostalgic senior, three students share what makes their first day special. Their honest reflections capture the joy, nerves, and hope that make every school year a fresh start.
The Don Tyson School of Innovation held commencement Saturday at Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville, marking another milestone for Northwest Arkansas's project-based learning pioneer. Graduates walked across the stage carrying diplomas and big dreams for the future.
A Vancouver high school just cracked the global top 10 in education's toughest competition. Canada Royal Arts High School is the first Canadian school ever to reach this milestone in the innovation category.
Two new classroom blocks at a Ugandan secondary school have sparked a remarkable turnaround, with student enrollment soaring from 102 to 170 as families gain confidence in public education. The $75,000 project shows how investing in school infrastructure can transform entire communities.
A historic Chennai school is getting a second chance at greatness. Sir M.Ct. M Higher Secondary School brought together hundreds of former students to help restore the campus and rebuild its legacy.
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.
Mfantsipim School, Ghana's first secondary school, launches its 150th anniversary celebration with a call to inspire future generations. Founded by the Methodist Church in 1876, the institution has produced UN leaders and countless pioneers across Africa.
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.
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