Looks like were on the same page.
I almost rewrote my comment because I couldnt help but have my concerns about the present state of the nation encroach into my thoughts and thus have it far too negative for this early in the morning.
But in retrospect, thats a very difficult task these days.
yes, it would be far more challenging were we to require that homework assignments deal with the events of the day, use the word and yet be uplifting and inspiring! A+++