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Teacher Brian O'Conner with two former students who were inspired by CNN Heroes.

Teacher Brian O'Conner with two former students who were inspired by CNN Heroes.

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CNN Heroes: The most important lesson of all

By sharing CNN Heroes with his 5th graders, a teacher in NY hopes to inspire them to "pay it forward." Two of his former students show it's working.

2017 CNN Heroes (30 Videos)

Teacher Brian O'Conner with two former students who were inspired by CNN Heroes.

CNN Heroes: The most important lesson of all

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CNN Heroes: Students meet a CNN Hero via Skype

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'CNN Heroes' goes to school

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CNN Heroes: It all began with her nomination

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CNN Hero Michelle Christie

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CNN Heroes: Born deaf, live determined

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CNN Hero Jennifer Maddox

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CNN Heroes: Beyond the beat

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CNN Hero Linda Myers

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CNN Heroes: Adopt-A-Native-Elder

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CNN Heroes: What is a Philbot?

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CNN Hero connects sick kids with technology

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Your hero could be a CNN Hero!

While in New York, 2016 CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal made a special visit to Jorge Munoz, a fellow Colombian and 2009 Top 10 CNN Hero.

CNN Heroes update: Jeison? Meet Jorge!

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CNN Hero Harry Grammer

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CNN Hero Harry Grammer: Tell them

CNN Hero Amy Wright

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CNN Heroes: 'Welcome to Bitty & Beau's!'

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CNN Hero Khali Sweeney

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CNN Hero Doniece Sandoval

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CNN Hero Doniece Sandoval: One step at a time

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CNN Hero Khali Sweeney: Don't box me in

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CNN Hero Bob Adams

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CNN Heroes: Veterans helping veterans

A weaver makes a welcome mat to sell for the Welcome Project, which raises money for female refugees

Rolling out the welcome mat for refugees

CNN Heroes: Samir Lakhani

CNN Heroes: From hotel soap to Eco-Soap

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CNN Hero Mariuma Ben Yosef

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CNN Heroes: A Cosmic Family

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CNN Heroes: Meet the nominators

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CNN Heroes: The most important lesson of all

By sharing CNN Heroes with his 5th graders, a teacher in NY hopes to inspire them to "pay it forward." Two of his former students show it's working.