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Celebrating 25 Years of Young Heroes — Meet the 2025 Barron Prize Winners
One of the greatest privileges of my life has been to witness the incredible impact that young people can make in the world.
Physics, Magic, and the Power of Curiosity: The Origins of Kate Gordon
Before Merlin ever washed ashore on Fincayra, there was a brave, curious girl named Kate Gordon.
What It Truly Means to Be a Hero Today
When you hear the word hero, what comes to mind?
Why I Still Believe in Happy Endings (Even in a Troubled World)
Happy endings don’t promise a perfect world. Instead, they offer something much more valuable: the belief that change is possible.
The Hero in Every Child
All of us — and students, in particular — need our heroes, and today more than ever. They give us an idea of our own potential. They show us just how far we can go, just how high we can climb.
Walking the Hero’s Trail
The world is full of heroes. Not celebrities, but heroes. And we need those heroes — today more than ever.
What’s the difference between a hero and a celebrity? That’s simple. A celebrity is just someone who has won our attention, for whatever reason. A famous face or name or number on a jersey. In the deeper context of human life and struggles, a celebrity is merely a flash in the pan.
Congratulations to the 2024 Barron Prize Winners!
It’s my honor to introduce the winners and finalists of the 2024 Barron Prize, a spectacular group of incredible young leaders dedicated to helping others and protecting the planet.
Why Heroism Deserves Our Attention Today (and Always)
The hero’s journey, whether through the enchanting realms of Avalon and Atlantis or the real-world paths traversed by inspiring young people, reveals the remarkable potential that lies within each of us.
Driving Change: Empowering Youth Environmental Activism
Recently, I had an uplifting conversation with Kate Williams, the visionary CEO of 1% for the Planet, and our discussion underscored the immense potential and passion that young people bring to the forefront of environmental conservation efforts