Here are two inspiring stories. The first is the story of a brilliant nine year old who built an arcade out of auto parts boxes.

The story moved me for two reasons: First, Cain is an inspiring kid — with remarkable ingenuity and persistence. Second, Nirvan Mullick, the filmmaker, saw the potential for a story, and he made it happen. Nirvan said that the thing that amazed him about the project’s success was that “a small gesture can change the life of a child.”

Thank you, Nirvan Mullick, for reminding me of this great truth in education.