School

In 2015, James Patterson pledged $1.25 million for school libraries, raised it to $1.75 million, and later funded 3,500 teachers

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James Patterson pledged $1.25 million in 2015 to fund school library grants, later increasing the donation to $1.75 million. By 2016, 467 schools had received support for books, programs, technology, and repairs. The flexible grants helped schools address their own library needs. (Wikimedia Commons)

For children searching for their favorite stories, school libraries need more than a basic collection of books. Building a useful library requires funding for new titles, equipment maintenance, and reading materials that reflect students’ interests. In March 2015, best-selling author James Patterson pledged $1.25 million to support school libraries across the United States. James Patterson … Read more

Who was Kelvin Smith? GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide

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Kelvin Smith: GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide (GoFundMe)

A Westlake High School engineering teacher was shot dead by his younger brother on Head Road in southwest Atlanta in what police believe was a murder-suicide. A GoFundMe has now been launched for the victim, 55-year-old Kelvin Smith. Kelvin Smith: GoFundMe launched for Westlake High School teacher killed in Atlanta murder-suicide (GoFundMe) According to Atlanta … Read more

In 2024, Michael Bloomberg’s foundation gave Johns Hopkins $1 billion; the gift made medical school tuition-free for students from families earning under $300,000 and expanded help with living costs

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In 2024, Michael Bloomberg's foundation gave Johns Hopkins $1 billion; the gift made medical school tuition-free for students from families earning under $300,000 and expanded help with living costs

Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins made medical tuition free for families earning under $300K (Image Credit: Wikipedia) For many students, getting into medical school is only the beginning of a much bigger financial challenge. Tuition, accommodation and everyday expenses can make years of professional training difficult to afford. In July 2024, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced … Read more

In 2016, Serena Williams helped fund and build a school in Jamaica alongside charity partners and volunteers; the Salt Marsh project was designed to give 80 preschool children access to free education

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In 2016, Serena Williams helped fund and build a school in Jamaica alongside charity partners and volunteers; the Salt Marsh project was designed to give 80 preschool children access to free education

Photo credit: Helping Hands Jamaica In February 2016, Serena Williams traded the tennis court for a construction site in Jamaica, joining charity partners, local workers and volunteers to help build the Salt Marsh Basic School in Trelawny. The project was created to give young children access to free early education in a community where such … Read more

Palm Valley School closes after 74 years amid bankruptcy, leaving parents devastated; its 36-acre California campus with 53 classrooms is up for sale for $14 million

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Palm Valley School closes after 74 years amid bankruptcy, leaving parents devastated; its 36-acre California campus with 53 classrooms is up for sale for $14 million

Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage has closed after 74 years following financial difficulties and a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. (Photo: Google Maps) A 74-year-old private school in Southern California has been put up for sale for $14 million, just months after abruptly shutting its doors and filing for bankruptcy.The former campus of Palm Valley … Read more

Birmingham council sold a £395,000 house in 2013; 11 years later, it discovered a primary school had accidentally gone with it; now it is going to court to get it back

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Birmingham council sold a £395,000 house in 2013; 11 years later, it discovered a primary school had accidentally gone with it; now it is going to court to get it back

George Dixon Primary School, Image: Pentagon Play Birmingham City Council sold a three-bedroom former caretaker’s house at auction in 2013 for £395,000, and a paperwork error meant the sale also transferred ownership of George Dixon Primary School in Edgbaston. The mistake went unnoticed for 11 years while the school carried on as normal. It came … Read more

Norview High School lockdown: Shooting reports amid police response in Norfolk; what we know so far

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Scanner audio reported possible students shot near Norview High School; officials had not confirmed.

Radio traffic in Norfolk, Virginiaindicated that two students may have been shot near Norview High School, with CPR reportedly underway on one victim on Sewells Point Road. Scanner audio reported possible students shot near Norview High School; officials had not confirmed. The information came from scanner audio and had not been officially confirmed at the … Read more

Who is James Cody Bryant? Washington resident accused of helping Canada Tumbler Ridge school shooter before attack

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Workers install a fence around a makeshift memorial for the victims two days after a deadly mass shooting took place at a school in the town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier/File Photo (REUTERS)

James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old from Bellingham, Washington, has been arrested and charged in connection with the deadly Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, Canada. Workers install a fence around a makeshift memorial for the victims two days after a deadly mass shooting took place at a school in the town of Tumbler Ridge, … Read more

Eden Prairie shooting reports: What’s happening as Minnesota high school football game evacuated? First details as scary visuals emerge

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Reports of a shooting at the Eden Prairie High School during a football game sparked fears. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash)

A shooting was feared at the Eden Prairie High School in Minnesota on October 2. This came amid the high school football game between Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, with the game being postponed in the fourth quarter, as per reports. The high school is at 17185 Valley View Road. Reports of a shooting at the … Read more

A Delaware school got $1 million from an anonymous donor when it opened; one year later, the donor returned with $2 million

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A Delaware school got $1 million from an anonymous donor when it opened; one year later, the donor returned with $2 million

When Holy Cross High School opened its doors in Delaware in 2025, an anonymous donor gave the new school $1 million to help it through its first year. One year later, on the first day of the school’s second academic year, the same donor contacted Head of School Tom Fertal again with another unexpected gift, … Read more