Stories

Inspiring stories of student leaders in action.

5 Teens for 14: Motivated by personal loss, five Louisville high school students demonstrate the power of community

Assumption High School, 5 Students Louisville, KY Advisor: Mary Ann Steutermann Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At Assumption High School, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of leadership, empathy, and service. Their project, 5 Teens for 14, is a testament […]

Fostering Future Friends: Louisville students set out to provide emotional and physical support for foster youth

Assumption High School, 3 Students Louisville, KY Advisor: Mary Ann Steutermann Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At Assumption High School, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of empathy, care, and commitment to service. Their project, Fostering Future Friends, is a […]

Hopeful Horizons: Four local teens mobilized their school to support single parents in their community

Assumption High School, 4 Students Louisville, KY Advisor: Mary Ann Steutermann Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At Assumption High School, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of compassion, community, and service. Their project, Hopeful Horizons, is a testament to what’s […]

Prep the Paws: Assumption students took action to fund critical improvements at their local humane society

Assumption High School, 3 Students Louisville, KY Advisor: Mary Ann Steutermann Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At Assumption High School, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of leadership, teamwork, and creativity. Their project, Prep the Paws, is a testament to […]

Live to Give: Louisville students set out to deliver hope—and essentials—to those who need it most

Assumption High School, 4 Students Louisville, KY Advisor: Mary Ann Steutermann Students across the country are stepping up to solve real challenges in their communities. At Assumption High School, a team of students saw a need and took action—demonstrating the power of leadership, empathy, and service. Their project, Live to Give, is a testament to […]

The Transformational Power of Project-Based Learning: How Hands-On Learning Shapes Students’ Lives

Why Traditional Learning Falls Short For years, traditional education has focused on lectures, memorization, and standardized tests. But as educators, we see the gap—students absorb knowledge but struggle to apply it in meaningful ways. Enter Project-Based Learning (PBL)—a hands-on, student-centered approach that transforms learning from passive to active. Instead of simply reading about real-world challenges, […]