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11 Year Old Raegan Lawrence – COVID Struggles Brings Out Her Very Finest!
Raegan Lawrence is an 11-year-old student and band member at Bonaire Middle School, in central Georgia, USA. Over the past several months, she has used the grief and stress caused by the COVID pandemic to bring out her best and help others in the process. The COVID pandemic has been very hard on Raegan and…
Jessica Long – “The Only Disability in Life is a Negative Attitude”
Jessica Long, from Baltimore, Maryland, USA is a champion by all definitions of the word. She is one of the world’s most decorated swimmers. Jessica was the youngest athlete, at 12 years old, to win a Paralympics medal. And she is now on a mission to inspire the next generation of Paralympic athletes. But her…
Jerry Lawson – A Father of Modern Gaming!
You most likely have not heard of Jerry Lawson. But there is a good chance he has impacted your life! Especially if you’ve ever played a video game. Childhood Inventions Jerry Lawson had a love of science and invention from a very young age. And, with support from his family and teachers, he took that…
Two Blind Brothers – Bradford and Bryan Manning Have Vision to Fight Blindness
When they were 7 years old, Bradford and Bryan Manning were both diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease, an eye disease that causes blindness over an extended period of time. Now in their thirties, the blind brothers have both lost their central vision. They see mostly using their peripheral vision or, in other words, out of the…
Principal Darby – Going Way Beyond The Call of Duty to Help Students in Need!
Henry Darby, the Principal of North Charleston High School, learned from a young age to help others in need, without expecting anything in return. And when COVID impacted his students, 90% of whom already live in poverty, he decided to step up. To do so, Principal Darby took on a second job, working the night…
Gitanjali Rao – Time’s First Kid of the Year – “If I Can Do It, You Can Do It!”
Gitanjali Rao is a sophomore and avid inventor from STEM School Highlands Ranch in Douglas County, Colorado. In her short life, she has used scientific creativity to address many real-world problems, like lead in drinking water, drug abuse, and bullying. Her amazing accomplishments and spirit were recognized when she was recently selected as Time Magazine’s…
United We Stand, Divided We Fall – Quotes About Unity in America
It is a time of change in America. The world is watching…and lately, it has not been all that pretty of a sight. But, beneath that change and disruption is something much, much greater than all of the noise. There are the timeless values of America including freedom, unity, and bravery. Our list of quotes about…
Amanda Gorman – Using Her Special Gifts to Transform the World!
You may have seen Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet, recite her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the recent Presidential Inauguration Ceremony. Her words and performance were spectacular and were acclaimed across the world. But what is even more spectacular is the story of how Amanda arrived at this moment and the lessons she offers…
George Grimwade – A Giant On the Field; A Giant Heart Off the Field
George Grimwade was a giant on the field and off of it. An award-winning football player at Samford University in Alabama, Grimwade stands over 6‘8“ tall and weighs over 300 pounds! But it was his big heart off the field that really showed what a giant human being he is. George has always had a…
Attitude is Everything – Great Quotes for Kids About the Power of Attitude!
Do you want to have more fun? Do you want to do better in school, sports or other activities? Do you want your parents to treat you better? There is one simple way to do this. Improve your attitude! To help you do so, we’ve compiled some great Quotes for Kids About Attitude. But before…
