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During his high school graduation ceremony, a student with autism walked onstage to receive his diploma, but instead of loud applause and cheers, he was met with silence. According to the NIMH, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is “a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior”. Although the condition can be diagnosed at any age, it
A new law in the Philippines will require students to plant trees before they can graduate. We are well aware of the fact that trees can help combat climate change. They remove carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen into the atmosphere. Trees serve a number of other purposes – they help purify the
A police officer from Kingsland, Georgia is being applauded for his kind act towards a teenage boy before his graduation. In a Facebook post that recently went viral, a police officer is seen taking a break from directing traffic to help a teenage boy knot his tie before his high school graduation. A woman, presumed
How to be a good dad to a daughter? Well it seems in this story we have that answer for you! Graduation season has come once again, and students everywhere are sharing photos of their milestones and proudest moments. But these sweet pictures of a father and daughter stood above them all, and are making
The commencement speaker for this graduating class did more than just deliver a speech – he dropped a huge surprise that would change the lives of nearly 400 students. On Sunday, Morehouse College seniors got the surprise of their lives when billionaire investor, Robert F. Smith, declared that he will pay off all their student
There is nothing that a mother wouldn’t do for her child. It’s graduation season once again, and Sharonda Wilson is one proud mom – her son, Stephan, is set to graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in music theater from the Central Michigan University. But it’s not only Stephan who’ll be receiving
Victories taste sweeter when shared with friends, family, and special people in our life. After all, they were the ones who inspired us to reach for our dreams. So it is only right to savor successful moments with them by our side. This must have been what’s on the mind of Parker, a student of
Being a student is not the easiest role in the world. There are deadlines to meet, projects to submit, papers to write, reports and recitations to pass. It’s also even more challenging for those who are running for honors and who are doing an extra to job to make their way to the top. There
“Education is the key to success.” As the old saying goes, although education is not a guarantee that you will find happiness in life, still, it is a step closer to achieving your dreams. And in our journey towards success, no one could be all the more proud than our parents. That’s why most people
