How one high school teacher inspires his students to help others

By Jenny Brundin

Published January 17, 2026 at 7:42 AM EST

A high school teacher gives his students projects that offer opportunities to help others. He finds these projects generate a lot of enthusiasm in the classroom.

Jenny Brundin

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