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Welcome to a Brand New School Year!

September 09, 2024

Good morning educators (yup, it’s Monday already!), 📚 🍎

We hope your return to the classroom has been a whirlwind of excitement, with plenty of coffee, and maybe a few “Where did I put that stapler?” moments.

We’d love to know how things are going on your end! Did you catch a student helping a new friend with their homework? Or maybe your classroom looks extra amazing this year? Whatever your “good thing” might be, we want to hear about it!

Send us a snapshot of your classroom in action along with a few lines about a great moment you’ve experienced so far. Not only will you share the joy of your teaching journey, but you’ll also be in the running to win some truly awesome prizes. So, snap those pics, jot down your stories and let’s celebrate all the little victories that make teaching so incredible.

Videos of the week!

Six-year-old John Henry Lee, born with a rare heart condition, just shared the happiest news—he’s getting a new heart! His joyful moment at Cleveland Clinic is inspiring others to learn about the life-saving power of organ donation.

Watch him transform this classroom with an incredible makeover!

WATCH: This Bus Driver Gave a Woman a Ride, and Her Shoes, in an Inspiring Act of Kindness

When a barefoot woman boarded Jayne Arendt-Verhelst's bus in Minneapolis, she immediately took the shoes off her own feet and gave them to the passenger. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."

The Goodable app is your home to the world’s happiest stories and exclusive audio sessions from top experts. And the best part? Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime! Goodable takes an evidence-based, scientifically-backed approach to help you live a happier and healthier life. Our clinical trials show we can improve your overall mood and well-being by as much as 96% in less than five minutes a day. Remove the negativity around you and replace it with hope and inspiration on Goodable, where we deliver daily joy directly to your fingertips.

Stories of the Week

Ever felt a bit anxious strolling through a museum or a store filled with delicate glass items? It's like there's this invisible force drawing you towards them, and you can't shake the feeling that they might just crash to the floor at any moment. Well, here's a tale from Haifa, Israel: a 4-year-old accidentally toppled an ancient vase, one that's been around for thousands of years.

Scientists are unlocking the mysteries of dreams, from two-way communication with dreamers to exploring how our dreams might boost empathy and problem-solving skills. Get ready to discover how dream research is helping us better understand our minds!

A radical new process is set to "vaporize" plastic bags and bottles, effectively preventing them from polluting landfills and oceans.