88-year-old crossing guard dies saving 2 children from car
It’s easy to believe that heroes don’t exist, that they belong only in comic book strips and Marvel films. The truth is, they’re present in all walks of life in the form of people who ...
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School honors Gianna Bryant by retiring her basketball jersey number
The world is still in shock over the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash at the age of 41. But his death was made even more tragic by ...
Prince Harry gives speech using words that echo Princess Diana’s when she left royal life 27 years ago
There’s been much and more said and debated in light of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s decision to step back from their royal duties. The couple announced earlier this year that they will be leaving ...
Disabled girl, 15, “banned from school prom” for missing too much school, says mom
A disabled teenager was allegedly banned from attending her own prom because she’d missed too much school as a result of her ailing health. According to Metro, 15-year-old Melissa Olver, who suffers from Complex Regional ...
Teacher’s cruel policy says kids who don’t bring food for Christmas party can’t eat at all
If, like me, you’ve raised children, you’ll be all too aware of the momentary apprehension you get when they bring a letter home from school. All of my children were well behaved and consistently got ...
Husband’s post about his wife’s pay as a teacher shows how underpaid they are
Say what you want about teachers, but none can deny they’re a cornerstone of society, a vital cog that ensures each generation are given schooling and education to serve them in life. It takes a ...
91-year-old receives high school diploma after leaving school to save family farm
In 2017, 2.1 million students between the ages of 16 and 24 dropped out of school–that’s 5.4 percent. What causes students to drop out? A number of reasons: academic struggles, lack of support, illness, the ...
Teen gets lead stuck in her eye after classmate throws pencil at her
Classroom altercations are a staple of almost all schools around the world. Kids will be kids for the most part, meaning that verbal or physical arguments can occur under the watch of even the strictest ...
Man from remote African village named “Best Teacher” – wins $1,000,000 prize
People become teachers for many different reasons, but I like to think at the heart of every teacher is a burning passion to mould the next generation into the best one yet. Of course, doing ...
Mom sends 5-year-old to daycare with note in lunchbox, only for teacher to send one back
When dropping our kids off at daycare, we assume we’re leaving them in a safe and secure environment, one where they’ll be given the chance to grow and learn. What we don’t expect is that ...