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Seventh grader stops school bus after driver faints at the wheel

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

The moment when a bus driver lost consciousness behind the wheel could have been a terrifying tragedy, but instead turned into a heartwarming story of …

Read moreSeventh grader stops school bus after driver faints at the wheel

Thousands rally around high school boy suspended for wearing nail polish

December 9, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

A Texas teen has gone viral and has been interviewed by various major news outlets after being given an in-school suspension (ISS) for wearing nail …

Read moreThousands rally around high school boy suspended for wearing nail polish

Girl petitions to rename her middle school after Ruth Bader Ginsburg

October 4, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

When Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18, she left much of the nation in mourning. The feminist icon who devoted her …

Read moreGirl petitions to rename her middle school after Ruth Bader Ginsburg

If you hate wrapping up your computer cord, this is the product for you

October 15, 2019September 10, 2020 by Bridget Sharkey

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Read moreIf you hate wrapping up your computer cord, this is the product for you

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How reading helped change the course of one little girl’s life

August 19, 2019March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 08/30/2021

Kelsie is a first-grade teacher who works with children in the early days of their reading life. She works with them on letters, sounds and …

Read moreHow reading helped change the course of one little girl’s life

This mom’s post about practicing school lunch before your kid’s first day is brilliant

August 15, 2019August 13, 2021 by Augusta Statz | Last updated on 08/13/2021

If your little one is about to head off to school for the first time, they are in for a lot of adjustments! Most of …

Read moreThis mom’s post about practicing school lunch before your kid’s first day is brilliant

This boy made a shirt that said ‘I will be your friend’ for the first day of school

August 6, 2019March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

On the first day of school, everyone is out to make a good impression. Blake Rajahn, a first-grader at North Fayette Elementary in Fayetteville, Georgia, …

Read moreThis boy made a shirt that said ‘I will be your friend’ for the first day of school

You can keep your kids busy all summer long with these online classes

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Kaitlin Gates

Kids are usually excited about summer vacation, but what about their parents? Sure, you want to spend as much time with your children as possible. …

Read moreYou can keep your kids busy all summer long with these online classes

This school district bought a food truck to serve students free meals during summer

June 14, 2019March 3, 2023 by Augusta Statz | Last updated on 08/29/2019

When school is out for summer, that doesn’t mean the free meals have to stop coming! The Danville public school system in Virginia purchased a …

Read moreThis school district bought a food truck to serve students free meals during summer

The great reason kids are raising money to buy ‘Buddy Benches’ for their schools

June 11, 2019March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

One in four kids say they’ve experienced bullying at school, and more than 3.2 million kids are victimized by bullies each year. But, here is …

Read moreThe great reason kids are raising money to buy ‘Buddy Benches’ for their schools

This calculator app solves handwritten math problems

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 by Chelsea Davis

It’s the kind of invention that would have been life-changing for math-hating students back in the day. Remember how basic our calculators used to be? …

Read moreThis calculator app solves handwritten math problems

Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Endgame' Cast Place Their Hand Prints In Cement At TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX Forecourt

Teachers are threatening their students with ‘Avengers: Endgame’ spoilers when they misbehave

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey

“Avengers: Endgame” is serious business. Fans of the superhero series are so intense about their Marvel love that even the hint of a spoiler can …

Read moreTeachers are threatening their students with ‘Avengers: Endgame’ spoilers when they misbehave

This school district is turning unused cafeteria food into take-home meals for kids

April 3, 2019April 4, 2019 by Augusta Statz

According to the USDA, “Americans waste enough food every day to fill a 90,000 seat football stadium.” And while we may not realize it, some …

Read moreThis school district is turning unused cafeteria food into take-home meals for kids

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Study: Watching ‘Sesame Street’ linked to better school performance

March 15, 2019February 25, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

If you grew up watching “Sesame Street” you’ll have fond memories of Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster and the rest of the …

Read moreStudy: Watching ‘Sesame Street’ linked to better school performance

In a school lunch rut? Here’s what nutritionists pack for their own kids

November 1, 2018November 3, 2018 by Brittany Anas

There’s an art and a science to packing your kid’s school lunch. An A-plus lunch, though, is one that contains foods that are good for …

Read moreIn a school lunch rut? Here’s what nutritionists pack for their own kids

Kindergarteners surprised their deaf custodian by signing ‘Happy Birthday’

October 26, 2018March 3, 2023 by Augusta Statz

It takes a lot to make the school day run smoothly. The parents, the principal, the teachers, and the custodians all play a crucial role. …

Read moreKindergarteners surprised their deaf custodian by signing ‘Happy Birthday’

Hand sanitizer cut back on young children’s sick days more than washing, study says

October 11, 2018October 13, 2018 by CNN

Young children inevitably have a lot of runny noses and sore throats, but how they clean their hands could cut back on how often they …

Read moreHand sanitizer cut back on young children’s sick days more than washing, study says

This teacher bought cell phone lockers to help his students focus

September 28, 2018September 28, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Nearly 45 percent of American kids ages 10–12 years old have their own personal cell phone with a service plan. Meanwhile, 73 percent of teenagers …

Read moreThis teacher bought cell phone lockers to help his students focus

This school district is using new bus technology to keep kids safer

September 10, 2018September 11, 2018 by WRTV

New technology on school buses aims to keep your kids safe by preventing crashes and controlling bus speeds. Clark-Pleasant Schools is the only district in …

Read moreThis school district is using new bus technology to keep kids safer

California wants to ban schools from starting before 8:30 a.m. so kids can sleep later

September 6, 2018September 12, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Have you ever been so tired you couldn’t think straight? To the point where making sound decisions and staying attentive is nearly impossible? If you’re …

Read moreCalifornia wants to ban schools from starting before 8:30 a.m. so kids can sleep later

Why you should stop staying ‘I’m not a math person’ — especially around kids

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Amanda Stout

I’m still not certain what made me so anxious about math and science. It always just felt like a core part of my being. I …

Read moreWhy you should stop staying ‘I’m not a math person’ — especially around kids

Rapper T.I. will pay for a student’s school lunches for a year after she went hungry

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 by Scripps National Desk

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Read moreRapper T.I. will pay for a student’s school lunches for a year after she went hungry

Here’s an easy system for organizing your kids’ school papers

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 by Augusta Statz

School supplies are purchased, the first day of school (also known as the “first day of freedom” for many parents) has come and gone, and …

Read moreHere’s an easy system for organizing your kids’ school papers

This principal installed a free laundromat at school to help students wash their clothes

August 21, 2018August 28, 2018 by CNN

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Read moreThis principal installed a free laundromat at school to help students wash their clothes

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Teachers: Here’s how to apply for a free classroom pet

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 by Kristina Wright

Teachers, take note! Pets in the Classroom is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that …

Read moreTeachers: Here’s how to apply for a free classroom pet

Soleil Moon Frye Goes Back-to-School Shopping At Target

This mom’s post about how much teachers care is going viral

July 11, 2018March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Although it may feel like summer is just getting started, back-to-school time will be here before we know it. One Florida mom went school supply …

Read moreThis mom’s post about how much teachers care is going viral

9 thoughts every teacher has had during summer break

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 by Brittany Anas

School is out for summer, and it’s not just the students who are celebrating. Hard-working teachers share some of those same excited sentiments. We know …

Read more9 thoughts every teacher has had during summer break

This selfless special-education teacher left $1 million to former students in her will

June 19, 2018March 3, 2023 by Annamarya Scaccia

For more than four decades, Genevieve Via Cava devoted her life to caring for students with disabilities. Even after Via Cava retired in 1990, the …

Read moreThis selfless special-education teacher left $1 million to former students in her will

This kindergarten teacher has a poem so her students know what to do in a school shooting

June 8, 2018June 11, 2018 by CNN

As Rick Healey and his wife were taking a tour of the kindergarten class where their 5-year-old girl will go to school next fall, they …

Read moreThis kindergarten teacher has a poem so her students know what to do in a school shooting

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Office Depot: $0.50 Crayola Crayons, $1 Colored Pencils And Even More Deals

June 1, 2018June 8, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

Read moreOffice Depot: $0.50 Crayola Crayons, $1 Colored Pencils And Even More Deals

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This formerly homeless teen got full ride to Harvard

May 29, 2018March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Richard Jenkins, 18, has faced his fair share of challenges in his young life. The teen has been homeless and spent time living in shelters …

Read moreThis formerly homeless teen got full ride to Harvard

Smithsonian Previews New Exhibit Of Objects From Sites Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

Some UK teachers are getting rid of analog clocks to help kids work faster during exams

May 11, 2018July 2, 2018 by Marie Rossiter | Last updated on 07/02/2018

For as long as clocks have been in classrooms, teachers have been frustrated by them — usually because the kids are distracted by watching the …

Read moreSome UK teachers are getting rid of analog clocks to help kids work faster during exams

These free printable gift card holders are perfect for teacher gifts

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

It’s no secret that teachers work hard, so with the end of the school year quickly approaching, it’s always nice to give them a thoughtful gift. …

Read moreThese free printable gift card holders are perfect for teacher gifts

This Honest PTA Letter Will Give Parents A Good Laugh

May 3, 2018May 7, 2018 by Kristina Wright

All parents know the struggle of school fundraising. Of course, you want to pitch in, but you just don’t have the time to bake another batch …

Read moreThis Honest PTA Letter Will Give Parents A Good Laugh

This dad’s letter defending his son from ‘petty’ punishment at school is going viral

April 30, 2018May 4, 2018 by Augusta Statz

The constant demands of school can be tough on a kid. Those rigors are usually good for them to establish structure in their lives. But …

Read moreThis dad’s letter defending his son from ‘petty’ punishment at school is going viral

Teacher’s viral Facebook rant is a reminder of how hard that job can be

April 11, 2018April 17, 2018 by Kate Streit

Most people can agree that teachers have a really hard job. Sure, they may get summers off, but their challenges are well-documented. Between molding the …

Read moreTeacher’s viral Facebook rant is a reminder of how hard that job can be

This Colorado school district will move to a 4-day school week in the fall

March 22, 2018March 29, 2018 by KMTV

Starting with the next academic year, students in a Colorado school district will attend classes for four days each week instead of five. For the …

Read moreThis Colorado school district will move to a 4-day school week in the fall

These Teachers on strike made sure their students didn’t go hungry while school was closed

March 2, 2018March 3, 2023 by Augusta Statz

Public school teachers across West Virginia are demanding higher pay and better insurance. Now, a statewide strike, which was originally supposed to end on March …

Read moreThese Teachers on strike made sure their students didn’t go hungry while school was closed

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Parents Surprise Students With An Uplifting DIY Bathroom Makeover

February 26, 2018March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Sometimes all you need to brighten up your day is a little positivity. Parents of students at Mary Moore Elementary in Arlington, Texas decided to …

Read moreParents Surprise Students With An Uplifting DIY Bathroom Makeover

School changes dance policy: Girls no longer required to say ‘yes’ to any boy who asks them to dance

February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 by CNN

Sometimes the best of intentions have unintended consequences. Kanesville Elementary School in Ogden, Utah, holds a sixth-grade dance on Valentine’s Day each year. The dance …

Read moreSchool changes dance policy: Girls no longer required to say ‘yes’ to any boy who asks them to dance

New York will be the first state to require students to learn about mental health in its schools

February 13, 2018February 14, 2018 by Kenza Moller

When it comes to mental health, there’s still far too much miseducation and stigma around the issue—and those invisible barriers continue to create very real …

Read moreNew York will be the first state to require students to learn about mental health in its schools

Teacher asks 4th graders to name ‘Good’ reasons for slavery and this boy’s answer is amazing

January 12, 2018March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

It is not uncommon for kids to be assigned homework that is a bit unusual, but many angry parents say that an elementary school teacher …

Read moreTeacher asks 4th graders to name ‘Good’ reasons for slavery and this boy’s answer is amazing

A teacher was arrested after criticizing the superintendent’s salary raise

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 by CNN

Deyshia Hargrave couldn’t believe her Louisiana school district’s superintendent was slated to get a raise while teachers like herself struggled. So she spoke up at …

Read moreA teacher was arrested after criticizing the superintendent’s salary raise

Can you solve these 5 tricky problems meant for grade schoolers?

January 5, 2018December 8, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

Everyone has their own talents. Obviously, I’m a writer. Math, on the other hand, has never been my speciality. I knew from early on that …

Read moreCan you solve these 5 tricky problems meant for grade schoolers?

This kid’s response to a classroom riddle is surprisingly deep

January 4, 2018January 4, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Teachers are always looking for clever ways to engage their students on a deeper level. But sometimes, students take the material a lot deeper than …

Read moreThis kid’s response to a classroom riddle is surprisingly deep

Crossing guard gives free winter coats to kids, warms our hearts

January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

In a world where bad news is ubiquitous, it’s heartwarming to know that there are still caring people helping to make it a better place. Minnie …

Read moreCrossing guard gives free winter coats to kids, warms our hearts

School Asks For 50 Volunteers for ‘Breakfast with Dads’ event, gets 600

December 27, 2017January 2, 2018 by Clint Davis

Staff members at a middle school in Dallas, Texas were just hoping a few dozen men would show up for its “Breakfast with Dads” event …

Read moreSchool Asks For 50 Volunteers for ‘Breakfast with Dads’ event, gets 600

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos teaches his kids ‘Singapore math’—but what is it?

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 by Sara Lieberman

When your father is Jeff Bezos, the mastermind CEO behind Amazon, you can be sure you’re going to get a top-notch education. And indeed, Bezos …

Read moreAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos teaches his kids ‘Singapore math’—but what is it?

Schools Are Implementing ‘Share Tables’ To Cut Back On Food Waste

November 17, 2017January 18, 2019 by Kate Streit

Schools across the country have found a way to cut back on food waste and feed hungry kids: They are implementing “share tables.” Students are …

Read moreSchools Are Implementing ‘Share Tables’ To Cut Back On Food Waste

Principal joins in with high school step team at pep rally

November 9, 2017March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Dr. Donna “Mickey” Reynolds, the new principal at Lake Mary High School in Florida, had a plan to take the floor during a pep rally …

Read morePrincipal joins in with high school step team at pep rally

This Florida school is selling bulletproof panels for students’ backpacks

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017 by CNN

A Miami private school is offering parents an unusual item for sale: bulletproof panels for their kids’ backpacks. The Florida Christian School website has a …

Read moreThis Florida school is selling bulletproof panels for students’ backpacks

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