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Solutions to America’s biggest problems are emerging all around us. See the inspiring leaders behind them, and how their bottom-up approaches are transforming people’s lives.

All Stories A black and white photo of a guy using an old fashioned computer with a blue screen showing binary code as a stylistic element How to preserve the human in an increasingly machine-run world

Best practices for using AI for productivity and innovation.

A stylized photo of chairs in a classroom fading to white from left to right 'Mom, I just can’t learn there. Can you please homeschool me?'

The school refused to let her repeat 2nd grade. Here’s what her parents did.

Scott Strode built an active sober community in recovery. Anyone can be a changemaker, even if they don’t look like it right now

What if, instead of seeing addiction, we saw people grappling with unseen trauma and shame?

binary code and black and white images collage 3 AI startups solving unsolvable problems

AI can be used to prevent wrongful incarceration, offer mental health access to millions, and gamify daily wellness

Stack of papers and folders on a wooden desk How to pay for college without loans: 8 pathways to success beyond debt and traditional careers

Discover alternatives to loans that help you pursue success – in college or other paths – debt-free.

A female teacher in a blue top instructing a group of four young students in a colorful classroom setting Want to empower your beneficiaries? Try giving them power.

The social sector is missing out on critical feedback. Here’s how one nonprofit is closing that gap.

Parent and child using AI personal tutors on a laptop to complete schoolwork together at home. How AI personal tutors are re-shaping education

A key benefit of AI personal tutors is their ability to create individualized learning paths.

Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills in a training session at the Adaptive Training Foundation. A veteran lost his limbs - a trainer's 'aha' moment got him back on track

A chance encounter sparked the inspiration for a gym that helps people recognize their inner strength.

Kids learning at a microschool Why are parents looking for new education models?

For the millions of parents seeking low-cost alternative education, each choice is personal.

A collage of a hand holding a smart phone with alternating blue and orange panels Why Gen Z’s mental health crisis needs more than conventional therapy

What if the key to improving Gen Z’s mental health lies in leveraging AI?

closeup photo of someone holding a device for another person to swipe their credit card to pay Our finances shouldn’t define us. But they do.

Credit scores don’t reflect the whole person. Here’s one way to change the narrative. 

a tv showing a still from the TV show the bear in a blue room ‘The Bear’ isn’t just compelling TV: It also has lessons on hiring

The Hulu hit gives a human face to people hurt by restrictive hiring practices

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