
Elmo wants to 'check in' again, this time as part of a new 'Sesame Street' mental health initiative
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sesame Street is creating mental health resources for children, all led by Elmo and The Count.
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41 Best Teacher Appreciation Quotes To Show Gratitude
As you read through these inspiring words, we hope you'll be reminded of the immense value of the educators in your life and feel motivated to express your thanks to them.
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Aria Mia Loberti, star of 'All The Light We Cannot See' is appointed as UNICEF ambassador
UNICEF has named Aria Mia Loberti, of "All The Light We Cannot See" as its newest ambassador. Her work focuses on education and climate justice.
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Donate your eclipse glasses and pay it forward to students in Latin America
Make the good from yesterday's total solar eclipse last by donating your undamaged eclipse glasses to schoolchildren in Latin America.
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Eclipse good news: This is how visually impaired students will 'get a feel for' the eclipse
In the U.S., over 7 million people are blind or visually impaired and may not be able to experience an eclipse the traditional way.
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Meet the Documenters: The people who actually attend — and keep a record of — your city's meetings
A network of newsrooms and community organizations, the Documenters train and pay hundreds of people to attend under-reported public meetings and publish the results.
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Watch: Incarcerated composers react from prison as a string quartet brings their songs to life
In Sonoma County Jail, 11 inmates found solace and purpose in a music program, culminating in an emotional concert performed live.
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Meet the startup that wants to make it easier to be an informed citizen
This Oregon-based startup aims to make civic engagement a lot more easy and enjoyable — for voters, candidates, advocacy organizations, and businesses alike.
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How To Feel Good About Voting When Things Are Looking Bad
Experts say U.S. voters are feeling disillusioned about the upcoming election. They also say there's hope.
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Beloved character Amelia Bedelia visits her local library in a viral TikTok, cleverly showcasing underrated public programs
Amelia Bedelia's mishaps, highlighted by the Milwaukee Public Library in a TikTok video, showcase the vast resources available at public libraries.
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Globetrotting Black nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrell revolutionized early childhood education and illuminated 'hidden hunger'
Throughout a trailblazing career that spanned half a century, nutritionist Flemmie P. Kittrel worked to enhance food security and to improve both diets and children’s health — under the umbrella of home economics.
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