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09/22/22

Nonprofit Helps Neurodiverse Students Feel Accepted

For 25 years, mentorship nonprofit Eye to Eye has helped middle school school students with learning disabilities feel accepted and engaged in the classroom by pairing them with high school and college-aged mentors who share in their experiences.

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04/10/20

Why All Students Deserve High-Speed Internet

All students deserve high-speed internet, and Evan Marwell’s company is making it happen

12/27/19

One of the Nation’s Largest School Districts Will Allow Students Time Off to Protest

A district in Virginia will allow students one excused absence each year for “civic engagement activities.”

10/14/19

California Governor Announces Delay to High School Start Times

Public school students will get more time to sleep, thanks to a historic change to school start times in California.

08/29/19

Boy Comforts Classmate with Autism on First Day of School

This sweet moment shows a young boy lending a helping hand to his classmate who has autism on their first day of school.

07/18/19

Obama Surprises Teens at Obama Foundation Chicago Office

Obama surprised a group of recent high school grads at his foundation's Chicago office—and their reactions are priceless.

07/12/19

High School Seniors Give Silent Standing Ovation to Classmate With Autism Jack Higgins

Graduating seniors gave a silent standing ovation to congratulate their classmate with autism.

07/11/19

University of Texas To Provide Free Tuition To Certain Students

This university will provide more than 8,600 undergrads with full tuition every year.

06/01/19

Filipino Law Requires Students to Plant 10 Trees to Graduate

This new law requires students to plant at least 10 trees in order to graduate.

05/28/19

Students Sold Lemonade To Pay Off Lunch Money Debt

These students are selling lemonade to pay off their school’s lunch money debt.

05/20/19

177+ Student Athletes Reported Sexual Abuse From Ohio State University Doctor

More than 177 student athletes were reportedly sexually abused by a doctor at Ohio State—now the school is being sued by survivors.

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How These Black Students Fought Modern-Day Segregation

In 2018, students at Block High School protested the unacceptable conditions and education disparities in the rural Louisiana school district.