Editor's Note: This week's stories highlight initiatives clearing the way towards a brighter future: sweeping education reforms in China, schools redesigning buildings with climate in mind, and business owners donating the money needed to pay off their employees' student debts. --Daniela

As part of sweeping education reforms, China banned written exams for 6- and 7-year olds stating that "the pressure on pupils from a young age 'harms their mental and physical health.'"

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US public schools are redesigning buildings with climate in mind, increasingly transitions to greener options.

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The owners of a marketing firm have paid off $4 million of their employees' student debts.

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Be The Change Idea

This week reflect on how you and your community can make a difference and be part of a brighter future for all.