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A collaborative education program in Peru's Moquegua region just won national recognition for transforming how students learn by connecting schools with their communities. The Reimagina Programme earned second place at the 2026 ProActivo Awards for bringing together mining companies, government, and UNESCO to reimagine education.
A Newtown preschool teacher who helps two-year-olds discover the world just won a prestigious award celebrating early educators who change lives. Emily Frame is one of 15 teachers in southeastern Pennsylvania honored with the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award.
A Maryland kindergarten teacher who teaches "the whole child" was surprised with confetti and cheers when she won a prestigious Golden Apple Award. Heather Little's students say the most important lesson she taught them was kindness.
Nine teachers across Washington's Mid-Columbia region just received one of education's most prestigious honors, along with $1,500 each to celebrate their life-changing work. The 28th annual Crystal Apple Awards also honored a late career education champion who transformed thousands of lives.
Legendary South African DJ and music producer Oskido will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd South African Music Awards next week. The honor comes just months after he received one of the country's highest national orders for his contributions to arts and culture.
While global wildlife populations have plummeted 75% since 1970, animals living in Unesco-protected areas are thriving and holding steady. These protected zones now shelter a third of the world's remaining elephants, tigers, and pandas.
While global wildlife has crashed 73% since the 1970s, animals and plants inside UNESCO's protected territories are thriving. A new landmark report reveals these 2,260 sites are home to 60% of all mapped species on Earth.
Nearly 20 years after France first applied, the historic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy could finally earn UNESCO World Heritage status this July. The decision honors sites where Allied forces turned the tide of World War II in 1944.
The West Bengal university town founded by Rabindranath Tagore's family has moved closer to UNESCO World Heritage recognition after receiving a key recommendation. If approved, Santiniketan will become the state's second cultural symbol on the prestigious list.
A new UNESCO report celebrates Morocco's dramatic success in getting more children into classrooms, marking a major education milestone for the North African nation. The progress represents years of targeted reforms to ensure every child has access to learning.
Turkey earned recognition as a global education success story at a UNESCO meeting in Paris, proving that steady investment and long-term planning can transform learning opportunities nationwide. The country's 23-year journey shows other nations that ambitious education goals are within reach.
Ten modernist buildings in Uzbekistan's capital just earned UNESCO World Heritage status for blending international design with Central Asian traditions. The structures, built after a devastating 1966 earthquake, show how one city turned disaster into an opportunity to reimagine public life.
Georgia's massive Okefenokee Swamp just earned UNESCO World Heritage status, joining iconic sites like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. The 403,000-acre wetland is now recognized as one of Earth's most important natural treasures.
The century-old genre that became the soundtrack of West African independence just earned UNESCO's highest cultural honor. Young musicians are now carrying Highlife into its second century with fresh energy.
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The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia and Florida just earned UNESCO World Heritage status, joining Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches among 25 new sites. These places now get global recognition and protection forever.
Four new European destinations just earned UNESCO Global Geopark status, protecting geological wonders millions of years in the making. From volcanic craters in Greece to Ireland's only fjord, these sites celebrate Earth's ancient history while supporting local communities.
Turkey earned recognition as an education success story at a major UNESCO conference in Paris, proving that long-term commitment to reform can transform nationwide learning opportunities. The achievement offers hope that global education goals remain within reach despite mounting challenges.
Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough celebrated its 183-year-old Easter tradition for the first time since UNESCO recognized it as world cultural heritage. What began as a cholera outbreak promise now draws 2 million visitors to one of the world's largest religious reenactments.
The Bijagos Archipelago, home to the world's only saltwater hippos, just earned a spot on UNESCO's World Heritage List. For Guinea-Bissau, this recognition marks a major milestone in protecting 88 unique islands.
After nearly seven decades of patient excavation, the legendary ancient city of Sardis in Turkey has earned UNESCO World Heritage status. The Harvard Cornell team's unwavering commitment shows how the biggest archaeological breakthroughs come from sustained dedication.
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