A Plainfield fifth-grader wrote "Cecilia's Journey: Embracing Dyslexia" and helped start a library shelf and lunchtime group to teach classmates that "all brains are beautiful."

A Long Island student, Francesco Allocca, was saved from cardiac arrest by coaches and a custodian during basketball tryouts, with the timely use of CPR and an AED.

A Queens teacher, Alanna O'Donnell, uses a chicken coop at P.S. 177Q to teach life skills to students with disabilities, earning her a $25,000 FLAG Award for excellence.

Moore, Oklahoma is offering parenting workshops on smartphone safety for kids, with sessions on January 17 and April 18 at The Station Recreation Center. Registration is required.

Kauaʻi high school students participated in the Kauaʻi Law and Justice Academy to learn about the legal system through mock trials and meeting professionals.

San Diego County and the U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots program are collecting new, unwrapped toys at five County airports for children in need during the holiday season.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos have reduced class sizes by over 60%, ahead of 2025-2026 goals, investing $450 million in education and creating 3,700 teacher positions.

Surprise invites families to its Cookies and Crafts with Santa event on December 14, offering crafts and activities with Santa across six time slots. Registration is required, with a fee for residents and non-residents.

The Clark County School District is considering later school start times, with community feedback and research supporting the change, but no decision has been made yet.

Hofstra University celebrates Resa Nelson, the school's first Rhodes Scholar, who plans to pursue stem-cell research and has made advancements in biofuel from sargassum seaweed.

Folsom Zoo Sanctuary announces its "Wild Nights and Holiday Lights" event, featuring light displays and live entertainment, from December 5-22, with tickets available online.

A dog named Chase alerted a family to a fire in their Long Beach home, enabling them to escape without injury. The fire also affected the neighboring house, leading to evacuations.

Plymouth announces Santa accepting letters at local outposts with promised personalized responses for those including a self-addressed stamped envelope.