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Kenyan Students Lead Fight Against Malaria in Their Schools
Planet Wins23h ago

Kenyan Students Lead Fight Against Malaria in Their Schools

In western Kenya, student health clubs are teaching their peers to prevent malaria through creative performances, cleanup campaigns, and community education. These youth-led efforts come at a critical time as climate change and new mosquito species threaten to reverse years of progress.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Indian Olympian: Make Sports a Core School Subject
SolutionsMar 23

Indian Olympian: Make Sports a Core School Subject

National badminton coach Gopi Chand is pushing for a game-changing shift in Indian education. His message: physical activity should be as essential as math or science in every classroom.

The Hindu2 min read
Toledo Adds 12 Electric School Buses and Training Program
Planet WinsMar 20

Toledo Adds 12 Electric School Buses and Training Program

Toledo Public Schools is rolling out 12 new electric buses that will do double duty as classrooms on wheels. Students will learn to repair and maintain the fleet while the district saves up to $1 million annually.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
China Extends School Breaks to 15 Minutes Nationwide
Health & WellnessMar 2

China Extends School Breaks to 15 Minutes Nationwide

Students across China just got five extra minutes between classes, and it could make a real difference for their health. The nationwide policy aims to reduce stress and give kids more time to actually rest during their school day.

Sixth Tone2 min read
Teachers Prioritize Emotional Health for Student Workers
Health & WellnessFeb 7

Teachers Prioritize Emotional Health for Student Workers

New research from Rutgers reveals that teachers supervising student workers focus most on emotional and social wellness, not just physical safety. The finding could reshape how schools prepare young people for healthy careers.

Phys.org3 min read
4,500 NY Students Get Electric School Buses This Year
SolutionsJan 25

4,500 NY Students Get Electric School Buses This Year

Long Island kids are breathing easier thanks to 10 new electric school buses hitting the roads in Copiague. This partnership between public funding and private companies shows how clean transportation can work for everyone.

Electrek2 min read
Student Beats 'Trapped Lung' After 9-Hour Surgery in India
Community HeroesJan 22

Student Beats 'Trapped Lung' After 9-Hour Surgery in India

A 20-year-old student who spent 40 days quarantined in Canada with a life-threatening lung condition is heading home healthy after a complex nine-hour surgery in Kochi. His recovery shows how specialized surgical teams can reverse even the most complicated respiratory conditions.

The Hindu2 min read