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All Stories A student learns in class. Giving kids agency in education changes everything.

Coi Morefield was disillusioned with traditional education. So she started The Lab School of Memphis.

 Students learn together in a classroom. What if teachers could design the schools they’ve always dreamed of?

Inside a growing network where teachers lead — and students thrive through curiosity.

 A student reads a book. This education entrepreneur overcame bureaucracy — here's how

"Your dreams aren’t crazy — you just need to let others in on the vision," said Amanda Lucas.

 Ariel view of homes in a neighborhood. How to solve the housing crisis — without new construction

How to transform the housing market by reimagining how we use existing space

 Mother holding her child. What happens when a community takes the lead

The seven essentials that helped this community break the cycle of poverty.

 Shaking hands. Why smart companies are betting on potential, not resumes

A new hiring model rooted in dignity, potential, and real-world skills is transforming access to opportunity.

 Children working on an assignment in class. At this school, youth focus on who they’ll be, not just what they know

Why creating is replacing memorization in education, and how to incorporate it into curriculum.

 A person holding the American flag. Americans need a history refresh. She's got a plan.

She protected the Declaration of Independence and thinks we all should read it to our kids.

 Mother holding her child. Why do we expect parents to just know what to do?

A growing movement says parents don’t need judgment — they need tools.

 Capitol building. Expert: We’re better off with less — not more — AI regulation

Like electricity, AI impacts daily life. Overregulating it could have massive unintended consequences.

 Student giving a high five to adults. NFL legend delivers life-changing surprise to students and teachers

The Super Bowl week story you didn’t hear — how one STEM school got a new life.

 Arndrea Waters King and Martin Luther King III with their daughter. How to carry out MLK’s legacy in your community

Arndrea Waters King and Martin Luther King III on Juneteenth and how people can drive change in their communities.
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