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Category Archives: Decisions that Matter
Linda Brown obituary
At age 9, Linda Brown was at the center of a landmark school desegregation fight. Learn about her life and accomplishments.
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.
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.
Mendez v. Westminster: Desegregating California’s Schools
Eight years before the Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, a California family fought for the rights of Latino students. Watch the video to learn more.
Why do we make bad choices?
Not every decision is a good one. Why do we sometimes make the wrong choice, even though we know better?
Paul Revere: Fast Facts
Learn more about the life and accomplishments of a famed patriot.
Are decisions made in groups better than decisions made alone?
When you have to make an important decision, what do you do? Sometimes two heads are better than one, and sometimes they are worse. Find out how working in a group to make a decision can affect the outcome.
Robert Frost’s Commonly Misinterpreted “The Road Not Taken”
Give a popular poem a more careful reading and learn about the decision it may have driven Frost’s good friend to make.
Decision-Making Strategies
When you need to make a choice, do you go with your gut, or do you carefully evaluate each option? Read about several strategies and the types of decisions they fit best.
Wilma Mankiller
Learn about the challenges and successes of a prominent advocate for the rights of women and Native Americans.
How I stopped the Taliban from shutting down my school
Sakena Yacoobi’s education gave her the opportunity to live comfortably in the United States, but she felt called to educate girls in her homeland despite daunting challenges. Hear about her heroic choice in her own words.
9/11 hero’s actions become a lesson in character
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shocked the nation but may seem like ancient history because they happened before you were born. The family of one of that day’s countless heroes is working to help today’s students understand the decisions that mattered on that day.