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Good News This Week: August 30, 2025 - Mangroves, Violins, & Corals

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This semester, college students are moving into solar-powered shipping container dorms

Maroon Village is touted as “an innovative example of how to live greener without forgoing daily comforts.”

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Good News This Week: August 23, 2025 - Wind Phones, Ramps, & AI Glasses

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The world is watching this year's 'water lily weigh-off' as 40+ global botanic gardens compete for glory

A competition initiated by the Denver Botanic Gardens, plant lovers across the world are now donning their waders and getting in the pond.

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This superintendent 3D prints violins in her office so every student can play in the orchestra. They cost just $50 each

In a low-income, rural school district, one superintendent decided to get creative to keep music education alive and accessible for her students.

Six people stand around a solar powered blanket invention on a table. In the center is 12-year-old Rebecca Young, who designed the item. On the right is a cover of TIME Magazine featuring 9 diverse LEGO figures.

12-year-old named 'girl of the year' for designing solar-powered sleeping bags for her homeless neighbors

Her prototype was recognized with an engineering award in 2024.

A man wearing an army uniform with a backpack on his back walks at a park

4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand their duty to disobey illegal orders, researchers find

Scholars of international relations and international law found that many service members do understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders — and when to disobey them.

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Good News This Week: August 9, 2025 - Books, Butterflies, & Water

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This librarian brings books, resources to homeless people on Skid Row. Now she's gaining national recognition

Amanda Mellor has been named a Mover & Shaker by the Library Journal for her efforts to support people experiencing homelessness.

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Researchers watched 150 episodes of 'Bluey.' They learned it teaches kids real-life resilience

Bluey, the animated Aussie pup, has captured the hearts of families around the world. She has intrigued researchers, too.

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Black teachers play a vital role as mentors for high school seniors, new study finds

In Pennsylvania, nearly 15% of students are Black, but less than 4% of teachers are.

A golden retriever sniffs under a blue picnic table while a handler looks on in the background

1,000 dogs volunteer to sniff out invasive species in first-of-its-kind 'canine-citizen science' study

The spotted lanternfly has been a destructive agriculture pest. But everyday dogs and their owners are coming to the rescue.

Education Good News

Stories of increased access to education and using education for progress

Good News This Week: August 30, 2025 - Mangroves, Violins, & Corals

This semester, college students are moving into solar-powered shipping container dorms

Good News This Week: August 23, 2025 - Wind Phones, Ramps, & AI Glasses

The world is watching this year's 'water lily weigh-off' as 40+ global botanic gardens compete for glory

This superintendent 3D prints violins in her office so every student can play in the orchestra. They cost just $50 each

12-year-old named 'girl of the year' for designing solar-powered sleeping bags for her homeless neighbors

4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand their duty to disobey illegal orders, researchers find

Good News This Week: August 9, 2025 - Books, Butterflies, & Water

This librarian brings books, resources to homeless people on Skid Row. Now she's gaining national recognition

Researchers watched 150 episodes of 'Bluey.' They learned it teaches kids real-life resilience

Black teachers play a vital role as mentors for high school seniors, new study finds

1,000 dogs volunteer to sniff out invasive species in first-of-its-kind 'canine-citizen science' study

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