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Good News This Week: May 16, 2026 - Doulas, Elephants, & Libraries

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A white pit bull wears a wooden sign that says "free hugs" around his neck

Viral therapy dog gives children a hug every day when they get to school: 'He is life to these kids'

Cole and his human are changing lives for elementary schoolers across the country.

A college student with long, brown curly hair stands in front of an elephant habitat at Zoo Atlanta

College students invent 'enrichment wall' for zoo elephants that plays music only they can hear

Four elephants at Zoo Atlanta have been eager to play with the new wall, which includes treat puzzles and sounds designed to stimulate their brains.

Two photos side by side. On the left is two men in Gaza, standing in rubble. On the right is a newly opened library in Gaza

Built with books found in the rubble, these two men have opened Gaza's first new library

Israel has destroyed 90% of Gaza’s schools, all of its universities, numerous archives, museums, and historical sites, and at least 13 libraries.

A team of young women, and one man, smile around a small robot.

She was the first female CEO of an Afghan tech company. Now she teaches girls under Taliban rule in secret classrooms

Roya Mahboob has been making waves in Afghanistan for years, even from half a world away.

Four little girls run across a cobblestone walkway with backpacks on

As a teacher in Afghanistan, she tested the water fountains every morning to protect her girls from poison

Razia Jan’s fearless legacy was documented in the film “What Tomorrow Brings.”

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17 Ideas To Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is an annual celebration in May dedicated to the appreciation and support of America’s teachers. Here are some ways to celebrate the week-long event.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left are two female college students crouching next to a garden, smiling. On the right is a wide shot of a pollinator garden on campus at UCLA

Two college students led a crusade to end herbicide use on their campus. Now they're doing the same at schools nationwide

Re:Wild Your Campus is on a mission to eliminate synthetic pesticides from all college campuses in the U.S. by 2030.

Education Good News

Stories of increased access to education and using education for progress

Good News This Week: May 16, 2026 - Doulas, Elephants, & Libraries

Viral therapy dog gives children a hug every day when they get to school: 'He is life to these kids'

College students invent 'enrichment wall' for zoo elephants that plays music only they can hear

Built with books found in the rubble, these two men have opened Gaza's first new library

She was the first female CEO of an Afghan tech company. Now she teaches girls under Taliban rule in secret classrooms

As a teacher in Afghanistan, she tested the water fountains every morning to protect her girls from poison

17 Ideas To Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Two college students led a crusade to end herbicide use on their campus. Now they're doing the same at schools nationwide

School gardens lead to more positive attitudes about the environment, study finds

Good News This Week: April 25, 2026 - Libraries, Rainforests, & Turtles

What can you, as an individual, actually do about climate change? Meet the woman who will help you figure it out

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