Lesson Type: Featured Lesson

Imagine losing nearly everything—your home, your school or work, and even your neighbors and other people whom you love. That’s what happened to the small town of Swannanoa and larger regions of North Carolina when Hurricane Helene struck in September. Unfortunately, as we head into the holidays many people in this region are still suffering from destroyed homes, lost income, the cold and grieving. But despite the devastation, the people of this community are coming together to help one another, and with people from across the country, showing incredible strength and care for each other.

Today, we’ll hear the inspiring story of Dylan McCay and Emily Roberts, a young couple whose wedding funds and savings account took a large hit after a Facebook post alerted them to an injured dog, a Goldendoodle that had been abandoned along the side of the road. Instead of ignoring the issue or hoping someone […]

Today we hear a story about how a simple spoon in a classroom became something magical. But what made it truly special wasn’t the spoon itself – it was because the students used it to care for one another.

Who watched the Olympics this summer? If you did, you may recognize the name “Gabby Thomas.” Thomas is an American woman who won three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics for track and field. She earned gold in the women’s 200 meter race, in the 4 X 100 meter relay and in the 4 X 400 meter relay. Gabby’s story isn’t just about running fast – it’s about working hard to achieve her goals, striving for balance and succeeding in different parts of life, harnessing the power of positive thinking, and using her talents to help others

This week we explore how a former refugee, Ismail Ahmed, developed an app that is addressing the critical issue of illiteracy in Somaliland. The app, called Daariz, provides free and engaging educational content to teach reading and writing skills to individuals who lack access to quality education. By utilizing technology that works offline, Daariz reaches those in remote areas where traditional schooling is not available. Through the story of Hodan Artan, a single mother who learns to read using Daariz, we see how this innovative solution empowers individuals, improves their future prospects, and fosters positive change in their communities.

This lesson explores the story of Detective Michael Harton and five year old “Tooka”. On one fateful day in a Connecticut movie theater, Harton’s heroic actions saved Tooka’s life when she was just a baby. Through his selfless actions, Harton fulfilled his duty as a police officer and shows us the importance of courage, wisdom […]

For Black History Month we are featuring Alice Marie Johnson, who from humble beginnings built a successful career, got caught up in some illegal activities and went to prison, but didn’t let that stop her from making a profound impact on the world.

After Shamayim Harris, affectionately known as “Mama Shu”, faced the tragic losses of both of her sons, Mama Shu transformed her grief into a powerful force for positive change.

Marquette University and Children’s Wisconsin collaborate in the inspiring “Go Baby Go!” program. Engineering students volunteer to customize motorized toy cars for children with special needs, allowing over 300 kids to explore and have fun despite mobility challenges. The program not only brings joy to the children but also offers valuable learning experiences for students, […]