Top Education Stories of 2025: From Test Scores to Board Controversy
Rural school leaders advocate for fair funding; union leader retires; schools strive to exceed pre-pandemic test scores.
December 30, 2025
Rural school leaders advocate for fair funding; union leader retires; schools strive to exceed pre-pandemic test scores.
“Rewilding successes, homes made out of old wind turbines and cute fluffy things were the most read stories on Positive News in 2025.”
Mickey Watkins, 11, sleds on a bin lid, lands on a major snowboarding mag cover, spotlighting joy over competition—sparking media buzz and new opportunities.
A bipartisan effort supports the “Restore Trust in Congress Act,” banning Congress members from trading stocks.
Graham Walker, former CEO of Fibrebond, made history by distributing $240M in bonuses to 540 employees after selling the company for $1.7 billion.
An anonymous donor covered emergency vet fees at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital on Christmas, easing financial burdens and spreading holiday cheer in Colorado.
In Idaho Falls, a veteran using a cardboard box as a table received unexpected gifts from a Secret Santa, highlighting community generosity during the holidays.
A Shawano County mill reopens under a logger co-op, impacting the Northwoods timber industry amid recent mill closures.
Farmers face ongoing trade uncertainty, with ad hoc payments offering limited relief. Tariffs and global competition challenge U.S. agriculture.
Helen and Ed’s Tree Farm in Luzerne County offers a variety of evergreens and a unique choose-and-cut experience.
Jacob and Samantha, foster parents of nearly a dozen kids, receive a life-changing gift from a Secret Santa after facing vehicle loss and job uncertainty.
Staff at First Watch in Naples, Florida ditched their Christmas party, donating the budget to help cook Norman and his wife Alicia adopt a baby girl.
