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Category Archives: Decisions that Matter
Adolescence and the Agony of Decision Making
Psychologist Carl Pickhardt explains why it’s hard for teenagers to make decisions and offers some advice.
This school cafeteria manager has gone bananas. The kids love it.
A school cafeteria manager writes encouraging messages to students in the most unique way.
WordPress: Hilde Lysiak
A 12-year-old girl has been chasing stories and defending her first amendment rights for years.
Biography: Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai almost lost her life for her advocacy of girls’ education. Watch this short video to learn how she grew up to became a social activist and what she has accomplished.
Linda Brown obituary
At age 9, Linda Brown was at the center of a landmark school desegregation fight. Learn about her life and accomplishments.
Thurgood Marshall
Before he was a Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall argued the Brown v. Board of Education case, achieving an end to legal school segregation.
1969 Alcatraz Takeover “changed the whole course of history”
In 1969, a few young Native Americans occupied Alcatraz Island to protest the United States government’s poor treatment of all Native Americans. Read about what happened as a result of this daring decision.
A war of independence that divided American colonies
Over two centuries removed from the American Revolution, it’s easy to forget that colonists had to make a choice—stick with British rule or fight for independence?
Last stop — graduation: Utah refugee’s nearly 5-hour commute pays off
Read about the decisions that have set a teenager with a tragic past on the path to a bright future.
17 Tips to Steer Kids of All Ages Through the Political Season
You probably already know that elections are decisions with long-term consequences. But when you’re too young to vote, how can you work toward what you consider the right choices?
Powell Calls His U.N. Speech a Lasting Blot on His Record
Despite his many accomplishments, Colin Powell may be best known for a decision that helped spur U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Read about how he evaluated that choice at the time and what he has learned from it.
YA Memoirs to Read ASAP
Difficult choices make spellbinding memoirs. Get a sneak peek at 10 recent memoirs that you might want to check out for yourself.
Beyond Brown: Pursuing the Promise
Once upon a time, a seven-year-old girl named Linda Brown walked six blocks to a bus stop and then rode a bus to school, although another school was only seven blocks from her home. Check out this site to learn what happened when she tried to change schools—and succeeded.
How a paramedic’s split-second decision may have saved a Parkland student’s life
With some decisions, we don’t have the luxury of getting all the facts and considering all the possible consequences. Here’s a split-second decision with a happy ending.
News and America’s Kids
How do you decide what to believe? See what other young people think about the information they see every day.
An Act of Courage
Learn about the simple decision made by Rosa Parks in 1955 that helped inspire the Civil Rights movement. Scroll down to view the handwritten police report and other records from this event.
Brain Confidence: How Our Neurons Make Decisions
It might seem that careful thought about all of the options would drive our decision making. But researchers have found that confidence is a bigger driver.
What If: Britain and France Had Not Appeased Hitler in 1938?
One of the first demands made by Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was a small territory called the Sudetenland. The decision European leaders made in response to that demand led to World War II.
Are we in control of our own decisions?
When you decide to buy something, are you sure it’s a good choice? Watch Dan Ariely explain how we may not be as in control of our own decisions as we think.