USA Today: They wanted a playground all children could enjoy. They've raised almost $700,000.

March 10, 2023

Students at a Minnesota elementary school are getting an A+ in compassion this year after raising over $600,000 to make their playground wheelchair-accessible and more inclusive.

The project was started by Betsy Julien, a fifth and sixth grade teacher at Glen Lake Elementary School. She noticed the school's current playground isn't equipped for all children.

The students hope to reach the rest of the $1 million goal by spring 2024.

They also have an upcoming auction and they are working with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves basketball team to sell t-shirts.

They've also talked about starting a nonprofit and raising more money to help other schools, including schools with fewer special needs students than them.