Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools

A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoodsA university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities

A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selectionsA city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikesA fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wear

A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical wardA school district started a summer school program for students needing extra academic support

A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast

A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beachesA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers during a hands-on training session

A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devicesA community organized a "cultural festival" that featured music, dance, and food from around the world

A grocery store started selling "ugly produce" at a discount to reduce food wasteA school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals

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