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Panther Power Couple Give Back, Help Future Leaders Get A Head Start 
Rakesh and Mei Sharna have been inducted to the Green School Donor Family Circle.Their philanthropic contributions have been recognized by FIU's Torch Awards.The Sarnas continue to light the way for...more
Rakesh and Mei Sharna have been inducted to the Green School Donor Family Circle.Their philanthropic contributions have been recognized by FIU's Torch Awards.The Sarnas continue to light the way for...more
Leaving Their Mark 
Graduating students have had the opportunity to receive philanthropy cords for making donations to campus funds since 2023.Highlanders from the classes of '23 and '24 donated $30,000 to support funds...more
Graduating students have had the opportunity to receive philanthropy cords for making donations to campus funds since 2023.Highlanders from the classes of '23 and '24 donated $30,000 to support funds...more
The supply Side” of School Choice: Private Options Increase in States With Universal Choice 
Study: Badger State Choice students from low and moderate-income families outscored public school students from all income levels.Only in Arizona, where opportunities offered by ESAs expanded to more...more
Study: Badger State Choice students from low and moderate-income families outscored public school students from all income levels.Only in Arizona, where opportunities offered by ESAs expanded to more...more
Cordia School Senior Receives Tony Turner Memorial Scholarship 
Johnson hopes to combine her love of storytelling and science to make a difference in people's lives.Her English teacher believes that combination of heart and skill is exactly what the Tony Turner...more
Johnson hopes to combine her love of storytelling and science to make a difference in people's lives.Her English teacher believes that combination of heart and skill is exactly what the Tony Turner...more
Newhouse Creative Advertising Students Win Big At Sports and Entertainment Clios 
Clios are regarded as some of the hardest awards for creative advertising students to win.The awarded campaigns were created in professor of practice Mel White's Portfolio III course.For the class,...more
Clios are regarded as some of the hardest awards for creative advertising students to win.The awarded campaigns were created in professor of practice Mel White's Portfolio III course.For the class,...more
Slimee Summer Camp 2025: A Creative Adventure Awaits Kids in Paramus 
The Slimee Summer Camp 2025 offers more than just a regular camp experience.Children will take part in many activities under professional guidance.The camp builds on The Slimee's success in engaging...more
The Slimee Summer Camp 2025 offers more than just a regular camp experience.Children will take part in many activities under professional guidance.The camp builds on The Slimee's success in engaging...more
Educators Suggest Sneaky, Fun Ways to Ward Off 'Summer Slide' 
Teachers and librarians call learning loss that happens over break a€œthe summer slide.Students can lose an estimated 5-10% of knowledge gained during the school year, said Sarah Rausch,...more
Teachers and librarians call learning loss that happens over break a€œthe summer slide.Students can lose an estimated 5-10% of knowledge gained during the school year, said Sarah Rausch,...more
Laois School Steals the Show in Creative Growing Challenge 
A Laois school has been named runner up in SuperValu's 'Let's Grow' competition.The initiative helps students learn where food comes from, build food empathy, and enjoy hands-on learning.There's...more
A Laois school has been named runner up in SuperValu's 'Let's Grow' competition.The initiative helps students learn where food comes from, build food empathy, and enjoy hands-on learning.There's...more
Sweet Success: Ingleside High School Junior Cooks up New Business to Pay For School
Lauren Sandoval discovered her love for baking in 2021 after watching cooking videos on TikTok during the pandemic.A junior at Ingleside High School, Sandoval has launched a business to help fund her...more
Lauren Sandoval discovered her love for baking in 2021 after watching cooking videos on TikTok during the pandemic.A junior at Ingleside High School, Sandoval has launched a business to help fund her...more
Second-Grade Musical Blends Creativity, Life Lessons 
Stoney Creek's second-grade musical blends creativity, life lessons.In her free time, Joanne enjoys spending time with her family, checking out local theater and keeping up with all the exchange...more
Stoney Creek's second-grade musical blends creativity, life lessons.In her free time, Joanne enjoys spending time with her family, checking out local theater and keeping up with all the exchange...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.