Tag Archives: Culture & Society

I’m an engineer, not a cheerleader. Let’s abandon silly rules about gender roles.

In this article, 17-year-old science student Sara Sakowitz shares her experience being a girl who loves science.

Why First Amendment still matters to students

At age 13, Mary Beth Tinker wore a black armband to school and ended up in court over her freedom of speech. Now, 48 years later, Tinker is traveling the country to talk to students about their first amendment rights.

5 Ways Consumers Can Be More Socially Conscious in Shopping

The tragic consequences of the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh makes us question the ethics of low-cost goods. Should we be more mindful of our buying choices? Experts in ethical shopping share five ways to be more socially conscious when shopping.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Rising from the inhumanity of World War II, the United Nations was established. In 1948, it set forth this declaration of what rights all people the world over should have.

The History of the American Flag

Learn fun facts about the symbol that represents all Americans, regardless of background or politics.

Holiday movies for kids feature compelling stories new and familiar

Stories rooted in different traditions, time periods, and experiences appeal to families this holiday season.

Why we’ll always be obsessed with – and afraid of – monsters

Read one author’s take on our “age of fear” and the rise of the zombie.

These women are shaping the future of African space exploration

Read about three African women who are contributing to space exploration programs on their home continent: a space engineer, a physicist and explorer, and a space law adviser.

The Benefits of Optimism Are Real

In this article, Emily Esfahani Smith examines two films, Silver Linings Playbook and Life of Pi, to delve into the relationship between optimism and resilience.

Detroit students want poor school conditions addressed

Young people in the Neighborhood Service Organization’s Youth Initiatives Project are making their voices heard. Find out how their student team work is supporting their teachers.

Ohio boy’s $20 investment in kindness yields big return

Myles Eckert paid it forward with a $20 bill. His act of kindness led to many people wanting to repay him. Donations topped more than a quarter of a million dollars and led to the foundation of a charity for children who have lost parents to war.

Americans Are Getting Better at Cooperating With Strangers

Click this link to learn more about a recent study that suggests Americans have become more willing to cooperate with strangers over the past several decades.

Ukraine refugees: UK set to admit lone teenagers after rule change

Meet Valya, a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee who, after months of uncertainty, has finally been admitted into the UK.

Andrée Geulen, rescuer of Jewish children in Belgium, dies at 100

Read about how a teacher’s extraordinary love and courage left behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch new generations.

What Inspired ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’?

Some legends are ancient, but others have risen more recently. Read the history and inspiration of one of America’s first–and most enduring–ghost stories, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

Often, the best way to deal with a fear is to confront it directly. That is why so many cultures have holidays dealing with the idea of our mortality. Learn more about the Mexican Day of the Dead festival–el Día de los Muertos–that takes place every November 1st and 2nd.