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How a Teen-Led Group Brings Science to 100, 000 Kids—and What It Takes to Keep It Running

June 25, 2026

At 16, Iona Nandy splits her time between high school and running a student-led startup that teaches science to kids nationwide. Her group, STEMsters, sends volunteers into classrooms—or sometimes just into Zoom calls—to lead hands-on projects for up to 96, 000 elementary students every year. The or

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High schoolers take the lead in Cincinnati's community revival

April 8, 2026

At Taft High School in Cincinnati, a meeting room became a playground for change. Fifteen students and fifteen adults sat in a circle—not in a classroom, not in a boardroom, but in a space where the usual power lines vanished. The students set the agenda, asked the questions, and kept the adults acc

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Young Athletes Leading the Way in Tough Locations

January 3, 2025

Who would've thought that a simple game of catch could change a whole neighborhood? The JU:MP program shows us exactly how. They don't just let kids play; they teach them to lead and inspire change. But how do we make sure these young leaders succeed? By studying their efforts, we can learn what wor