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Elementary schoolers decorated coffee sleeves, painted murals, and interviewed classmates during Random Acts of Kindness Week. The celebration turned a pre-vacation week into a community-wide kindness movement.
Students from Fishers Mayor's Youth Academy spent a day at Good Samaritan Network learning how nonprofits help their community. The teens organized donations and saw firsthand how compassion becomes action.
Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting its biggest cultural celebration of the year, welcoming everyone to honor Black History Month with performances, food, and community connection. The February 22 event promises an afternoon of celebration, advocacy, and belonging for all.
Arkansas teens now face a 75-hour volunteer requirement to graduate, but Fayetteville's Youth Advisory Council just made finding the right opportunity way easier. They've created a curated list matching students with causes they actually care about.
George Rishfeld, who survived the Holocaust as a hidden child, shared his powerful story with Campbell High School students. The visit, organized by student leaders, reminds us why preserving firsthand accounts matters more than ever.
An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor hidden by rescuers as a toddler brought history to life for Georgia students. His message: education is our best defense against hatred.
George Rishfeld, hidden by a Catholic family as a child during the Holocaust, brought history to life for Campbell High School students. His message: education is the only way to combat hatred.
When George Rishfeld walked into Campbell High School, he brought history to life for students who will be among the last to hear survivor stories firsthand. The 86-year-old spent three years hidden by a Catholic family during the Holocaust, and now he's making sure the lessons live on.
Emerald High School students are running their own tech competition this Saturday, welcoming middle and high schoolers to code for prizes worth up to $4,000. The free event shows how student leaders are creating opportunities that didn't exist before.
LSU, Southern University, and Baton Rouge Community College gathered for their annual MLK Unity Celebration, honoring Dr. King's vision through student awards and a powerful commitment to working together. The rotating event brought together leaders and students who pledged to continue building bridges across their campuses.
High schoolers at Traverse City West are fundraising $11,000 to install 14 donated solar panels on their campus. The project will teach students about renewable energy while powering 5% of their school's electricity.
A school hygiene program in India has inspired entire villages to transform their communities. Students learning personal care are now leading their neighbors in beautification drives that could eliminate plastic waste.