
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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Graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving in these states
The high school diploma is a rite of passage for many Americans. It comes with greater earning potential, improved employability, and creates a path to higher education. Still, not all children face the same barriers to graduating.
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John Green returns to 'Crash Course' for lecture about his (least) favorite disease
John Green is making his return to "Crash Course." This time, he's going all-in with a 50-minute lecture on tuberculosis.
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Ancient fossils help us better understand modern-day species — and this one is named after Kermit the Frog
A new discovery at the Smithsonian has helped identify an ancient amphibian ancestor, and researchers have named their specimen after Kermit the Frog.
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