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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 ...

3-year-old girl killed after falling into boiling pot of food at school

Anyone who has ever raised a young one will know just how close an eye you must keep on them at all times. As children grow and develop the ability to move around and interact ...

6-year-old boy gets standing ovation from classmates after beating cancer

There’s nothing more difficult than watching a loved one battle cancer, especially when they’re a child. But there’s also no better feeling than seeing them beat the odds and get better. Completing chemotherapy treatments is ...

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 ...

Boy breaks down in tears when principal lets him see colors for the first time

A good teacher gets us to see the world in a whole new way… but one teacher did that literally, thanks to a remarkable surprise for one of his students. It’s a heartwarming video that’s ...

The sad reason Keanu Reeves never got to finish high school

No one can ever say Keanu Reeves is a failure. Having overcome adversity after adversity, the Matrix star is now a household name in Hollywood and considered an all-round good guy to boot. But scratch ...

School district apologizes after staff throws out students’ lunches over $15 debt

It’s important for students to have access to a good lunch at school. Kids growing up need a healthy meal to get them through the long school day, and many kids from low-income families rely ...

New bill proposes longer school day to align with parents’ work schedule

In recent years, some school districts around the country have advocated for and even enacted a later start time for schools. With an average start time of 7:59 a.m. for public high schools, research has ...

Footage emerges of student pointing gun at back of teacher’s head while he teaches class

When I was young, it was instilled in me to always respect my school teachers. I’ll be honest, it was a different era, but the punishment for disrespecting them often didn’t even bear thinking about. ...

School board votes to block kids with unpaid lunch debts from extracurricular activities

Most students look forward to their lunch period. It can be a nice relaxing break from the stress of the school day. The cafeteria shouldn’t be a stressful place for students… but unfortunately, some kids ...