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Stories of increased access to education and using education for progress

A photo collage of a woman posing in front of The Cacao Guardians' coffee beans, a close-up photo of a dog, a screenshot of Melt's lead vocalist, Veronica Stewart-Frommer in a TikTok video, three professional portraits of two dogs and one cat, and two members from St. Paul City's all-female council posing for the camera

Good News This Week: January 13, 2024 - Cacao, Books, & Dogs

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MLK Quote Graphic: Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. — Martin Luther King Jr.

181 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes — Beyond His Dream

There’s no denying that the image of Dr. King has been distorted over time to make his bold, radical message more “palatable.” But by reading his actual words, we can reconnect with his true message.
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Screenshots of TikToks by Mychal Threets frame an image of him in a library, wearing a t-shirt that reads "Bans off our books."

TikTok Defends 'Mychal the Librarian,' Confronting Online Hate with Empathy

A Bay Area librarian, known for his joyful approach to reading and social inclusion, responded to a cyberbullying campaign with empathy.
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Araba Maze stands in front of a school bus while reading a book; a book vending machine contains picture books for kids; Araba Maze takes a selfie with a book

Meet the Woman Infiltrating Book Deserts With Vending Machines & Mobile Libraries

A self-proclaimed "radical street librarian" is addressing book deserts by providing free books to areas in Baltimore with limited access.
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Good News This Week: December 23, 2023 - Art, Manatees, & Marine Conservation

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Students in a classroom, a LinX solar power panel, and young Rwandan children standing outside of a building

New Solar Power Deal Provides Rwandan Schools With Internet Connectivity

The initiative aims to quickly and affordably connect students to essential educational tools in a sustainable way.
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Good News This Week: December 16, 2023 - Sesame Street, Seeds, & Shelters

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Princess Mabel van Oranje, a centerpiece display for Vow for Girls, and three Nepalese young women in traditional clothing

A Dutch Princess Has Made It Her Life's Work To End Child Marriage

Princess Mabel Van Oranje of the Dutch Royal Family started nonprofit VOW for Girls to end child marriage and fight gender inequality worldwide.
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An overflowing collection of picture books, a teacher pushing a shopping cart, and the view of the Teachers 4 Teachers warehouse

This Arizona Thrift Store Is Filled With School Supplies for Teachers

American teachers spend an average of $600-700 annually out of pocket on classroom materials. A nonprofit organization based in Tempe, Arizona is supporting these educators by providing affordable school supplies.
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Good News This Week: December 9, 2023 - Toys, Rhinos, & Girl Scouts

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Keith Lee; Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz; Dylan Mulvaney

From Food Reviewers To Climate Activists, Meet Some Change-Makers From This Year's Forbes '30 Under 30'

The yearly list introduces individuals making a positive impact, inspiring with bold solutions, and contributing to a more inclusive world.
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Screenshots of the FosterPower app

First-of-its-Kind App Revolutionizes Access To Information for Florida Foster Youth

Launched in May 2023, the app addresses the lack of information about things like legal rights and independent living among many of the over 24,000 youth in Florida's foster care system.
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