Holocaust Survivor, 91, Races to Share Story With Students
Marion Blumenthal Lazan knows time is running out. At 91, she's racing to share her Holocaust survival story with as many students as possible before it's too late.
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Bologna Students Break Record with 6-Story Paper Plane
Seven aerospace engineering students in Bologna, Italy just built a paper airplane the size of a six-story building, and yes, it actually flies. Their creation, made entirely from paper and glue, soared into the record books with a 65-foot wingspan.
Israeli Students Keep Holocaust Stories Alive in Living Rooms
A university student's simple idea to invite Holocaust survivors into her living room has grown into a global movement where 2 million people in 66 countries gather for intimate storytelling sessions. Now, as survivors age, families are finding creative ways to pass their stories to the next generation.
Teacher Carries Holocaust Survivor's Story to Students
A North Carolina history teacher is keeping a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor's legacy alive by sharing his story of courage with middle schoolers. Steve Goldberg promised his friend Abe Piasek he would continue teaching hope through history.
Holocaust Survivor Maud Dahme Shares Story With NJ Students
A Holocaust survivor who hid from Nazi persecution as a child brought history to life for New Jersey high schoolers. Maud Dahme's powerful firsthand account reminded students why remembering the past protects the future.
Durham Student Shares Survival Story at Violence Symposium
A college student who survived a shooting at her school's homecoming is now helping others by sharing her journey. Her courage is turning tragedy into hope for communities affected by gun violence.
87-Year-Old Shares Holocaust Story With Great-Granddaughter
For the first time in her life, 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Cipora Zoberman shared her story on camera with student filmmakers at a Chicago-area school. Her great-granddaughter was behind the camera, hearing the family history that shaped her own name.
Holocaust Survivor at 86 Shares Story at Georgia School
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.
Kansas Students Share Healing Through Poetry Event
Around 30 Washburn University students gathered for an annual poetry reading where survivors shared their stories and found community. The event, running since 2017, offers a safe space for healing through creative expression.
Nigeria Gives $109M in Student Loans to 800,000 Students
Nigeria has distributed $109 million to help 800,000 students afford college since May 2024. The program pays tuition directly to schools and gives students monthly living expenses so no one misses out on education due to poverty.
Students Visit Auschwitz to Honor Survivor's Mission
A powerful new documentary follows high school performing arts students as they travel to Poland to learn Holocaust survivor Eva Libitzky's story, discovering how hatred affects everyone. Director Hershey Felder screens the film May 4 in Redwood City, showing how diverse students connected with history in deeply personal ways.
Holocaust Survivor Shares Story with California Students
A Holocaust survivor is teaching California eighth graders about resilience by sharing her personal journey from darkness to becoming a family matriarch. Erika Schwartz proves that hope can triumph even after humanity's darkest chapters.
Holocaust Survivor's Daughter Inspires NJ Students to Act
Emily Shulman shared her parents' Holocaust survival story with New Jersey high school students, teaching them the difference between being "watchers" who stand by and "doers" who help others in need. The powerful two-hour presentation left students committed to standing up for those who need help.
Teacher Preserves Holocaust Survivor's Story for Students
A former teacher turned a Holocaust survivor's powerful testimony into a book that's now sparking conversations in classrooms nationwide. Hannah's story of escaping Nazi persecution at 14 lives on through Patricia Stiehr's novel written specifically for middle schoolers.
Three Mumbai Students Score Perfect 100% on National Exams
In Mumbai's biggest exam season, three students achieved perfect 100% scores while thousands more excelled in national board exams. The victories shine bright even as one student's tragic story reminds us to celebrate every achievement.
Holocaust Survivor Shares Story With 900 Cape Students
Jack Trompetter, hidden from the Nazis as a baby, spoke to nearly 900 Massachusetts students about surviving the Holocaust. His first Cape Cod school visit brought history to life for middle and high schoolers.
Students Hear Love Story Born in Holocaust Concentration Camp
Middle schoolers in New Jersey learned about resilience and hope from Fred Polak, whose parents fell in love while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. The Holocaust remembrance program brought together students, a 104-year-old WWII veteran, and powerful lessons about combating hate.
Berkeley Students Host No-Phone Parties for Real Connection
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
3 Owens Students Honored for Excellence and Service
Three Owens Community College students received special recognition for outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and campus leadership. Their stories prove that community college students are making a real difference.
Two Drury Students Win Study Abroad Scholarships
Two Missouri students just earned prestigious federal scholarships to study overseas, bringing their university's total to 12 winners since 2022. Their stories show how global experiences are becoming more accessible to students with financial need.
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