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Stories of increased access to education and using education for progress

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Good News This Week: November 15, 2025 - Veterans, Tribes, & Black Rhinos

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Virtual 'University Of The People' provides a free college education to anyone in the world

For people who can’t access a traditional college education, University of the People provides a viable alternative.
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At this beauty school, survivors of human trafficking become hair stylists

The Max Steinbeck Women’s Empowerment Center teaches young women and mothers how to become business owners.
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What if every teen graduated with $1K and an investment portfolio? These states are making that a reality

Gifted Savings gives high school seniors the financial literacy to thrive. The program is expanding across the country.
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From tiny homes to factory renovations, cities build subsidized housing for teachers

America’s teachers are being priced out of their communities. Subsidized housing could lure them back.
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5 ways artificial intelligence is actually being used for good

Across medicine, education, and culture, AI can be a tool to do more good.
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Hopeful people live better lives, a 14-year study of 25,000 participants finds

It’s the first large-scale, longitudinal study on the power of hope.
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Students of color benefit from meditation in schools, so Atlanta is investing in mindfulness

While the program can’t replace mental health care, teachers say it’s helping.
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Good News This Week: October 25, 2025 - Bridges, Whales, & Free Meals

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Good News This Week: October 18, 2025 - Turtles, Reefs, & Skyscrapers

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TED announces new leadership: Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, is taking over

The education visionary has been named the organization’s first “Vision Steward.”
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Good News This Week: October 11, 2025 - Corals, Dolls, & Cocoon Coffins

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