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North Carolina: A Teacher Brought a Community Together to Feed Children in Need

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7December 25, 2021December 26, 2021

December 25, 2021December 26, 2021023

The Washington Post published a story about a teacher-librarian who launched a community tradition of feeding children and families during the Christmas holidays. Elementary schoolteacher...

A Tribute to the Great Mike Rose

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7August 18, 2021August 19, 2021

August 18, 2021August 19, 2021036

I received a notice a few days ago from a scholarly organization, informing me that Mike Rose had died. Mike was a beloved teacher, scholar,...

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Congressman Jamie Raskin: A Heart-Breaking Tribute to His Son

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7January 17, 2021January 18, 2021

January 17, 2021January 18, 20210101

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...

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UNICEF: The U.S. Ranks Near the Bottom in Child Wellness

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7September 28, 2020November 26, 2020

September 28, 2020November 26, 2020049

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...

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Tom Scarice: Look for the Acts of Kindness

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7March 28, 2020November 26, 2020

March 28, 2020November 26, 2020035

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...

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John Merrow Cancels His Congratulations to You

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7January 2, 2020November 26, 2020

January 2, 2020November 26, 2020046

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...

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Minnesota: Robotics Team Builds Wheelchair for Child

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7April 15, 2019November 26, 2020

April 15, 2019November 26, 2020044

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,...

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Fresno: Low Scores, Great Students!

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7April 11, 2019November 26, 2020

April 11, 2019November 26, 2020045

The boys’ volleyball team at Kepler Neighborhood School, mostly 7th and 8th graders, went for a run over a bridge near the school. They...

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Nicholas Kristof: An 8-Year-Old Chess Champion, Homeless in NYC

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7March 31, 2019November 26, 2020

March 31, 2019November 26, 2020043

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...

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Phyllis Bush: Looking for a Grand Slam at the Bottom of the Ninth!

V4tgDpeDBhQGUBa7December 6, 2018November 26, 2020

December 6, 2018November 26, 2020036

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...

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