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A Texas school foundation is proving that removing barriers works better than just raising expectations. Since 1993, they've invested $25 million to ensure every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
A Nashville public school is making space for faith by letting Muslim students take 15-minute prayer breaks during Ramadan. More than 80 students signed up for the daily accommodation that's transforming how one school supports religious practice.
The Delhi government just launched five scholarship programs offering up to Rs 20 lakh for students from underserved communities to pursue education from primary school through PhD programs abroad. Applications are open until April 30 for SC, ST, and OBC students across the city.
Minnesota just achieved its highest high school graduation rate ever at 84.9%, with especially strong gains among American Indian students. The milestone reflects years of investment in student support, from universal school meals to expanded mental health resources.
A university worker is tackling the London Marathon in full graduation regalia to raise money for struggling students. The unusual world record attempt includes wearing a three-piece suit under his academic gown for 26.2 miles.
A university worker is attempting to break the world record for fastest marathon in full graduation regalia to support struggling students. Chris Garratt will tackle London's 26.2 miles wearing a three-piece suit, gown, cape, and mortarboard.
Three schools in California's Tahoe Truckee Unified School District just earned the state's highest honors for academic excellence and innovative student support. One school's wolf documentary even scored an invitation to an international film festival.
Nigeria's communications regulator is pushing to make educational websites free to access without using data, following the model of Chief Awolowo's transformative free education policy from 1955. The initiative, backed by President Tinubu, could open online learning to millions of students currently priced out by data costs.
Toronto Metropolitan University celebrates a decade of truth and reconciliation work with new initiatives strengthening Indigenous education, student support, and cultural practices. The milestone launches a poster series reflecting on achievements while mapping the next ten years of commitment.
A rural Alberta school district is proving that small communities can deliver big support for student wellness. Their comprehensive approach includes mental health counselors, Indigenous-focused programs, and creative attendance rewards.
School social workers at Indianapolis Public Schools are changing lives daily by supporting students facing mental health challenges, housing insecurity, and family crises. Their work creates safe spaces where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.
A groundbreaking study reveals that simple student support programs at Georgia State University not only helped students graduate but also led to thousands of dollars more in career earnings. The best part? Other colleges can replicate these affordable interventions.
A small Indiana city just proved that entire school districts can transform student outcomes when schools and communities work together. Muncie Community Schools earned national recognition for dramatic gains in literacy, graduation rates, and student support.
Collier County Public Schools achieved a historic 94.4% graduation rate by tracking every student from ninth grade forward. Superintendent Leslie Ricciardelli monitors struggling students years before they don caps and gowns.
Thousands of students in Nigeria's Igbo-Eze South just got their exam fees covered through a partnership between local government and two foundations. The initiative ensures no student misses college entrance or graduation exams because of money.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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