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Before-School Mentoring Program Wins State Innovation Award
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Before-School Mentoring Program Wins State Innovation Award

Nearly 100 middle schoolers in Amherst are starting their days with sports, mentorship, and friendship through a program that just earned statewide recognition. What began as one educator's vision to give students a safe space has transformed into an award-winning model of student support.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
11 Georgia Schools Certified for Exceptional Student Support
SolutionsFeb 13

11 Georgia Schools Certified for Exceptional Student Support

School counselors at 11 Cobb County schools just earned a prestigious five-year certification for going above and beyond to help students succeed. Their creative interventions led to dramatic drops in suspensions, absences, and course failures.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
UNC-Chapel Hill Unites Student Support Under One Division
SolutionsFeb 12

UNC-Chapel Hill Unites Student Support Under One Division

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill just became the first top-5 public university to organize all student support services around the complete college journey. From the moment students apply through graduation and beyond, they'll have coordinated help navigating academics, career prep, and well-being.

Google News - Graduation Success3 min read
School Counselors Change Lives Beyond Just Scheduling Classes
Daily MixJan 29

School Counselors Change Lives Beyond Just Scheduling Classes

Aldine ISD counselors prove they're more than schedule fixers during National School Counseling Week. From morning greetings to crisis intervention, they're the trusted adults helping students overcome challenges and build brighter futures.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
Rare Japanese Art Exhibit Opens at Shasta College
InnovationJan 27

Rare Japanese Art Exhibit Opens at Shasta College

A California community college is bringing centuries of Japanese artistic mastery to its students and neighbors, from Hokusai's iconic Great Wave to contemporary printmakers. The rare exhibition opens a window into the evolution of Japanese woodblock printing while supporting student artists.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
California School Cuts Absences 2.4% With New Teacher Role
Acts of KindnessJan 27

California School Cuts Absences 2.4% With New Teacher Role

A rural California school district created a new "Achievement Leader" position three years ago, pairing teacher expertise with targeted student support. The result? Test scores jumped nearly 5%, suspensions dropped, and students started holding each other accountable for kindness.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
UK Launches AI Tutoring for 450K Struggling Students
InnovationJan 26

UK Launches AI Tutoring for 450K Struggling Students

Britain is bringing personalized AI tutoring to nearly half a million disadvantaged teens by 2027, turning one-on-one support from a luxury into an everyday tool. Teachers are leading the design to ensure technology enhances learning without replacing human connection.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
New Jersey School Opens 27,000 Sq Ft Innovation Center
InnovationJan 26

New Jersey School Opens 27,000 Sq Ft Innovation Center

Montclair Kimberley Academy just unveiled a sustainable learning space where science labs meet green roofs and student support services unite under one eco-friendly building. The new center brings together cutting-edge STEM facilities with counseling services, proving schools can prioritize both innovation and student well-being.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
College Program Doubles Graduation Rate to 50%
SolutionsJan 26

College Program Doubles Graduation Rate to 50%

A proven student success model is helping twice as many community college students graduate, and now four Maryland colleges are bringing it to 3,000 more students. Even better news: experts say schools can achieve similar results without massive funding.

Google News - Graduation Success2 min read
1,000 Students Get Free Laptops in Tamil Nadu District
Acts of KindnessJan 19

1,000 Students Get Free Laptops in Tamil Nadu District

Over a thousand college students in Cuddalore, India just received free laptops to power their education forward. The initiative is part of a statewide program that's already put computers in the hands of more than 9,000 students.

The Hindu2 min read