Stories

Inspiring stories of student leaders in action.

Through the Lead4Change Core Curriculum, students design and lead service projects that create real impact in communities across the U.S. Explore the inspiring work students are doing around the world—and get motivated to spark change in your own community!

The New Kids at the Lunch Table: Georgia High School Students Go Above-and-Beyond to Welcome New International Teachers

Being the new kid at the lunch table can be intimidating—even if the new “kid” happens to be an adult. For dozens of new teachers joining Georgia’s Douglas County School District, intimidating was only the beginning. These educators weren’t just new to the school, the District, or even to Georgia. They were new to the […]

Pancakes and Public Service: How a Group of Middle Schoolers Served Up Safety to their Rural Fire Department

When pastry chefs don’t have access to their preferred whisk, that’s an inconvenience. But when firefighters don’t have access to proper safety equipment, that’s a considerable problem. And that’s exactly what the volunteer fire department in rural Maywood, Nebraska was up against—right up until 17 enterprising middle-school students decided to do something about it. In […]