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College students at George Washington University are creating a new club to help young people see themselves as members of a worldwide community, not just citizens of one country. The group plans to connect students with policymakers and organize trips to the United Nations.
Two Owen J. Roberts High School seniors in Pennsylvania just earned semifinalist spots in the National Merit Scholarship Program, joining less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors nationwide. Both aspiring doctors could compete for scholarships worth up to $24 million.
Three Parsippany high school students have earned semifinalist status in the National Merit Scholarship Program, joining just 16,000 students selected from 1.2 million applicants nationwide. The trio now advances to compete for scholarships worth up to $2,500 per year.
University teams from Australia, New Zealand, and India gathered in remote outback New South Wales to launch homemade rockets reaching over 3,000 meters high. The growing competition gives budding aerospace engineers real-world experience before entering the workforce.
St Augustine's College in Ghana made history by winning the National Investment Quiz for the second year in a row, showing how young people are mastering financial literacy. The nail-biting finale came down to the final riddles as four top schools battled for the championship.
Nine high school seniors from Lawrence, Kansas, are now among the top 1% of students in America after being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. They'll compete for prestigious scholarships this spring that could help fund their college dreams.
A global online school is proving that elite education doesn't require a physical classroom. Students from 75 countries are gaining admission to Oxbridge and Ivy League schools through flexible, rigorous virtual learning.
Nigeria just launched a program giving five million students free daily internet data to access educational websites. Starting October 1st, every student gets 100MB per day without touching their regular data plan.
America's two largest school districts are pumping the brakes on classroom AI use, choosing careful study over rushed adoption. Over 600,000 students will be affected as educators prioritize thoughtful integration of new technology.
Four students from Hanford High School in Richland, Washington, just earned semifinalist status in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship program. They're now competing with 16,000 students nationwide for 6,700 scholarships worth $24 million.
Four students from one Washington high school just earned a spot among America's top 1% of academic achievers. They're now competing for scholarships worth millions.
Four Athens County students are among 330 young people across Appalachian Ohio receiving life-changing scholarships this year. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio just awarded over $870,000 to help students pursue their dreams.