Congressman Jamie Raskin: A Heart-Breaking Tribute to His Son
Congressman Jamie Raskin was one of the lead authors of the impeachment resolution. His beloved son Tommy died by suicide on New Years’ Eve. This...
Category : Goodness
UNICEF: The U.S. Ranks Near the Bottom in Child Wellness
UNICEF released a ranking of nations in terms of child wellness. The United States is one of the lowest ranking among the advanced nations of...
Tom Scarice: Look for the Acts of Kindness
Tom Scarice, superintendent of schools in Madison, Connecticut, has advice for his community. He writes: In February of 2016 something magical took place in the...
John Merrow Cancels His Congratulations to You
Last week, John Merrow posted his congratulations to readers for matching up with an algorithm that selected them to make a substantial contribution to a...
Minnesota: Robotics Team Builds Wheelchair for Child
The family of a 2-year-old with limited mobility needed a wheelchair but could not afford the cost of a wheelchair, $20,000. The Farmington, Minnesota,...
Fresno: Low Scores, Great Students!
The boys’ volleyball team at Kepler Neighborhood School, mostly 7th and 8th graders, went for a run over a bridge near the school. They...
Nicholas Kristof: An 8-Year-Old Chess Champion, Homeless in NYC
Thanks to Nicholas Kristof for writing these stories and for recognizing that the economic and social supports needed for the hero of the story should...
Phyllis Bush: Looking for a Grand Slam at the Bottom of the Ninth!
Phyllis Bush, dear friend, founding member of the board of the Network for Public Education, leader of the Northeast Indiana Friends of Public Education, and...
Time for a Story That Will Affirm Your Belief In Goodness
We live in a time of maximum selfishness and greed. It is important to remember that true heroes acted selflessly, doing the right and principled...
South Carolina: In Praise of Public Schools—and the Hillmans
Arnold Hillman is co-founder of the South Carolina Organization for Rural Schools, with his wife Carol. They retired as educators in Pennsylvania and moved to...