Professor Tackles South Africa's Worst School, Learns Hard Truth
A renowned education professor thought he knew how to fix failing schools. Working with South Africa's lowest-performing school proved him completely wrong.
School Transformation — Good News & Uplifting Stories
Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about school transformation, curated daily by BrightWire.
5 stories tagged with "School Transformation"
High Schoolers Solve Problems Adults Miss
Students across America are launching their own solutions to community challenges, from tech help for seniors to fighting teen gambling addiction. Their success is making educators rethink who should lead education reform.
6 Pittsburgh Schools Join National Innovation Network
Six Pittsburgh-area school districts just joined an elite national network of innovative schools, bringing cutting-edge teaching methods and real-world learning to their students. The region now has the largest concentration of these forward-thinking districts in the country.
Chennai School Goes From Crumbling to Coveted in 5 Years
A government school in Chennai that parents once avoided now has waiting lists after one headmaster transformed crumbling classrooms into a learning haven. His secret? Vision, determination, and corporate partners who believed in public education.
Village Leader Turns Failing School Into Local Success
A rural Indian village leader transformed a crumbling school into a thriving education center with 100% attendance. The turnaround also helped 90% of local youth break free from addiction.
