Mr. Frederic Durbin and his analog writing students tell PEOPLE about typewriting letters to Tom Hank — and his replies.

Letters: Despite guardrails ... gutting and dismantling institutions vital to our middle class, children, the working poor, our elderly, disabled, and all of us except his patrons, the 1%.

A group of Apple Valley High School students sent heartfelt messages of love and encouragement to children battling serious health issues like cancer. SkillsUSA chapter students at Apple Valley High ...

The letters in response came in January, to the surprise of the class and the delight of Mr. Durbin. "I didn't think he would respond either so I sent him a letter asking him to introduce me to ...