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TL/DR - The Learning Experience preschool in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is teaching its students the importance of giving back to the community all year round. The school partners with local organizations and uses characters like "Grace" and "Charity" to illustrate the idea of giving. Activities include making placemats for seniors and instilling a…

TL/DR - Kentucky has submitted at least two applications for the "Solar for All" grant competition, which aims to increase access to solar power and reduce energy costs. A group including Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and 54 counties has asked for a $150 million grant to support solar power expansion for low-income and disadvantaged…

Impact of Cold Weather on Electric Vehicle Range According to Green Car Reports, cold weather can influence the range of electric vehicles (EVs) differently depending on the model. A recent study by Recurrent sheds light on how different EVs perform in cold conditions, using data from over 10,000 cars. Electric Vehicle Cold Weather Performance…

TL/DR - 30 years ago, eighth-grader students from Champion School, Shannon Arsenault and Amanda Hereford, volunteered as office aides during lunch hours. The school offered students the chance to gain experience as teacher assistants, library assistants and office aides, alongside tutoring younger students. Meanwhile, 60 years ago, municipal work…