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Districts across America are redesigning summer school into an experience kids actually enjoy, boosting attendance above 90% while closing learning gaps. The secret? Treating it like summer camp with themes, prizes, and adventure.
As temperatures soar above 35°C across India, schools and parents are adopting practical strategies to protect children from heat-related illnesses while keeping playtime and learning on track. These simple adjustments are helping millions of kids stay safe, active, and healthy during the country's harshest months.
Thousands of electric school buses are keeping the lights on during record heat waves by feeding power back to the grid. While kids are on summer break, these big yellow batteries are helping 67 million Americans stay cool.
One North Carolina elementary school is proving that shorter summers and more frequent breaks might be the key to keeping kids learning. Students return from five-week breaks with their knowledge intact, and teachers say the results speak for themselves.
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
A premier two-week training program in multidimensional poverty measurement is opening applications for professionals and researchers committed to fighting global poverty. The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative is bringing its renowned summer school to Costa Rica in July 2026.
TED is bringing its world-changing ideas to high schoolers this summer. Students aged 15-18 can now spend two weeks learning to craft and share their own big ideas with expert guidance.
A California middle school has been officially recognized as one of the state's top educational institutions for 2026. Castaic Middle School earned the prestigious California Distinguished School award for its exceptional student achievement and campus-wide excellence.
Pennsylvania's Allentown School District is transforming summer break into a powerful learning opportunity, serving nearly 2,000 students with a blend of academics and enrichment. The program focuses on helping students during critical transitions rather than just fixing what they missed.
Westerfield College just became the first fully African-owned school to open a campus in the United Kingdom. Back home in Lagos, the governor announced 36 new schools coming soon to expand educational access for every child.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
More than 407,000 Florida students are thriving in charter schools that just earned some of the state's highest academic marks. The latest results show charter schools outpacing traditional public schools, with 61% earning an "A" grade compared to 48% statewide.
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.
Electric school buses are doing double duty as mobile power plants, storing cheap electricity and feeding it back to the grid during peak demand. More than 30 utilities across 21 states are already running these programs.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
Harbor Springs High School became only the third public school in 26 years to win Michigan's Division 4 girls soccer championship. Their 2-0 victory over a private school powerhouse proves small town teams can compete at the highest level.
A British primary school turned their field into a rainbow of joy when 160 students conquered obstacle courses while being doused in colorful powder. The fun-filled fundraiser smashed its goal, bringing in £1,806 for St John's Meads CE Primary School.
After losing in last year's semifinals, a determined high school bowling team from Middlesex, New Jersey practiced all summer and winter to claim their school's first state championship. Their hard work paid off when they defeated top-seeded Kinnelon in a thrilling Group 1 final.
Schools across Ohio's Tri-State region are earning recognition for remarkable improvements in student achievement. Lockland School District leads the way with a winning combination of upgraded facilities and expanded mental health support.
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