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High school students build tiny houses for homeless neighbors in construction class

Students at Sedro-Woolley High School are part of the solution when it comes to housing Seattle’s most vulnerable.

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19 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the contributions of women around the world. We’ve put together the best ideas to help you celebrate on March 8th.

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A large majority of homeless people in California are not actually illicit drug users, study finds

The study, published in JAMA last month, examined the relationship between homelessness and substance use.

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A string of biodegradable Mardi Gras beads is made from 3D-printed bio-based plastics. The gold, purple, and green beads sit on a plain black backdrop.

Mardi Gras beads take up to 500 years to decompose, so these LSU students designed a biodegradable alternative

The PlantMe Beads have been nearly four years in the making.

An interior courtyard of the Dunamis House in Los Angeles, California. Black arched walls with a floral mural and sleek patio furniture are featured atop ornate tiles

Historic LA hostel gets modern makeover, provides housing to homeless college students

The Dunamis House provides shelter to 40 young people in college and trade schools facing homelessness.

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Vacant school transformed into first-of-its-kind housing, food pantry for homeless people

The Harris Community Village has 66 permanent supportive housing units and 44 emergency shelter beds — but it was once an elementary school.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a vacant building that was once Winans Performing Arts Academy in Detroit. On the right is a remodeled version of the same building, which will soon open as Anchor Detroit.

These schools once sat vacant. Now, they provide life-changing resources to thousands of low-income families

Here, community members can find afterschool programs, career development, and health and wellness resources.

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To combat teacher shortages, this district is building housing for its educators

In an effort to retain its educators, Charlotte schools are planning on building housing and offering below market-rate rentals.

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Justin Timberlake joins 'bike bus' movement, leading students in morning drop-off ride

The star joined about 200 on their route to school in a special weekend ride.

Education Good News

Stories of increased access to education and using education for progress

High school students build tiny houses for homeless neighbors in construction class

19 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day

A large majority of homeless people in California are not actually illicit drug users, study finds

Good News This Week: March 1, 2025 - Hostels, Trees, & Albums

Mardi Gras beads take up to 500 years to decompose, so these LSU students designed a biodegradable alternative

Historic LA hostel gets modern makeover, provides housing to homeless college students

Good News This Week: February 22, 2025 - Homes, Ramps, & Rinks

Vacant school transformed into first-of-its-kind housing, food pantry for homeless people

These schools once sat vacant. Now, they provide life-changing resources to thousands of low-income families

To combat teacher shortages, this district is building housing for its educators

Good News This Week: February 1, 2025 - Shovels, Forests, & Vertical Farms

Justin Timberlake joins 'bike bus' movement, leading students in morning drop-off ride

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