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A high school in Sudbury, Ontario has raised $100,000 for cancer treatment through a student-led carnival fundraiser. St. Charles College received a diamond honor on the cancer center's donor wall for their eight years of dedicated giving.
A Massachusetts high school senior who placed emergency preparedness buckets in every classroom earned a new statewide leadership award. Gavin Tramontozzi's Eagle Scout project and years of service just won him recognition and $3,000 for college.
Eleven elementary students in Vincennes, Indiana turned Valentine's Day candy sales into life-changing support for hospital patients. The Riley Elementary Student Council donated $100 to their local infusion center and 20 books to newborn babies.
Forty-seven students at Lima Central Catholic crushed a kindness challenge by completing nearly 600 random acts of kindness in just 14 days. Now they're passing the torch to another school to keep the movement growing. #
A former student returns to his high school to inspire the next generation and launch a new award celebrating young changemakers. The Sammi Awuku Change Makers Award will honor one student and one teacher annually for leadership and community service.
High schoolers in Santa Barbara just proved they know exactly what their schools need. Nearly $10,000 in grants helped them turn their ideas into real projects that make campuses better for everyone.
Florida's 42nd Annual King Celebration brings together students, community leaders, and entrepreneurs for 10 days of service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision. A high school senior will deliver the keynote at the Hall of Fame Gala.
Student-led drug prevention clubs are now active in two Ghana high schools, empowering teens to tackle substance abuse before it starts. The initiative comes as new data shows girls ages 10-15 now match boys in smoking and drinking rates.
Middle and high school students at Waverly School in Pasadena turned Black History Month into a vibrant celebration, leading their own presentations on influential creators and changemakers. The student-driven event showcased deep research on literature, art, fashion, and music that shaped American culture.
What started as one small iPad help desk at an elementary school has become a districtwide movement where students teach technology to peers and teachers. Eighth graders are building animations, solving tech problems, and discovering confidence they never knew they had.
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.
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.
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