
In Monroe, Ohio, an administrator put a hot mic in their school hallway, along with a sign that read: “Tell us something good that happened today.” The answers, especially those given by the older kids, were a surprise to everyone, and the video that came from it all went viral on social media.
To hear more positive stories like this, check out the CNN 5 Good Things podcast. New episodes drop every Saturday.

In Monroe, Ohio, an administrator put a hot mic in their school hallway, along with a sign that read: “Tell us something good that happened today.” The answers, especially those given by the older kids, were a surprise to everyone, and the video that came from it all went viral on social media.
To hear more positive stories like this, check out the CNN 5 Good Things podcast. New episodes drop every Saturday.

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