""I woke up at a good time today for school, so I didn't miss the bus," one boy said shyly, while wiping his hands on his pants. "Someone told me that my hair looked really pretty today," another said, twisting a lock between her fingers. And then came a burst of joy. One girl leaned toward the mic, her face bright with excitement. "There was a new girl at school today, and I think I made a new friend!""
""The best part of my day today was seeing all my teachers come to school and being happy to see us and smiling." "It's my birthday, and people have been really nice." "I've been having a great relationship with my mom. We used to argue a lot and we could never be around each other other, but now that I'm more open with her, we talk more. If we're in an argument, we talk about it instead of just shutting each other out.""
A simple microphone placed in a busy school hallway invited students to share something good that happened to them. Students stepped up one by one and spoke about small joys: catching the bus, compliments, making new friends, birthdays, new passions like wrestling, improved family relationships, sports achievements, and teacher praise. The unscripted responses created a tender portrait of optimism and connection among teenagers. The clip resonated widely and prompted emotional responses from many viewers, with some saying it reminded them why they work in education. The moment suggests teenagers carry hope, kindness, and groundedness often overlooked.
Read at TODAY.com
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