Author Archives: Mikki Gibson

14 jobs of the future: What degree should you consider?

It’s never too soon to start thinking about potential careers. Here are some growing fields you might consider.

Faye Schulman, partisan photographer who captured Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, dies at 101

View powerful photos and learn the life story of a Jewish Holocaust survivor and resistance fighter.

What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?

Learn why an academic approach toward examining lingering effects of slavery has turned into a hot-button topic.

Olympic Organizers Say They’re Ready for COVID-19 Risks, but Japan’s Doctors Are Wary

The 2020 Olympic Games were postponed for a year to limit COVID-19 transmission. Should they be postponed again? What are the risks and rewards?

Why Shakespeare’s Stories Still Resonate

In this podcast, two Shakespeare scholars dig into why we still care about the characters and situations crafted by an Englishman who lived four centuries ago.

The Color of Justice

The American civil rights movement may seem to be a topic of history, but the struggle for equality continues today.

Conflict Resolution Skills

The most you can control in any conflict is one side—your own. Learn ways to manage your emotions and use approaches that will help you work toward resolving conflicts with other people.

The Evolution of the Human Eye

How did a structure as complex as the human eye come to be?

7 Things Really Bold People Do

Being bold doesn’t mean making a rash decision and rushing in, willy-nilly. Learn what it really means to be bold.

The Seven Summits: Climbing the Highest Mountains on Each Continent

An ambitious goal of some dedicated mountaineers is climbing the tallest peak on each of the seven continents. Learn about the unique challenges these mountains pose.

Working it out: How a part-time job can teach teens valuable life lessons

A journalist looks back on what she learned in some of her first jobs and considers how teen jobs fuel adult success.

Reconstruction and Its Aftermath

View artifacts from the Reconstruction era, including artworks, pamphlets, maps, and more.

Why Biden’s Armenian Genocide Declaration Really Is a Big Deal

An Armenian American reflects on a recent statement condemning a genocide that inspired Hitler.

How Classroom Political Discussions — Controversies, Too — Prepare Students for Needed Civic Participation

This book excerpt explains why classes shouldn’t avoid discussing politics and provides tips for doing it well.

Just for Likes: How Young Comedians Are Launching Their Careers on Social Media

To make their mark in a competitive world, Gen Z comedians are enlisting their digital influence and expertise.

What’s your risk of catching COVID? These tools help you to find out

Is eating in a restaurant or going to a concert a bold action or a careless risk?

Anne Frank inspires new writing award

Read about one way that Anne Frank’s writing continues to inspire young writers over half a century later.

Navigating the Election Process for Students and First Time Voters

Voting for the first time is a rite of passage that will make your voice heard at the highest levels. Find out the facts now, so you’ll be ready when the time comes.