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Tag Archives: People
Mary Wollstonecraft Biography
Feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, who wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792, advocated for the education of women.
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.
What Is Fast Fashion — and Why Is It a Problem?
Your recent clothing haul may have more environmental costs and ethical concerns than you might expect. Read more about how fast fashion has a hidden cost many don’t know they are paying.
9 Intrepid Women Explorers
Read about the extraordinary lives and feats of 9 remarkable women.
The rice of the sea: how a tiny grain could change the way humanity eats
Chef Ángel León is on a mission to change the way we see oceans. Read about his gastronomical innovations.
Anne Frank: Her Life, Her Diary, Her Legacy
View and read this photo gallery for a timeline of Anne Frank’s life and the historic events that shaped it.
Told In Pictures: How 50 Immigrants Got Green Cards
Immigrants come to the United States for countless reasons and under vastly different circumstances. Browse this photo essay to explore a few of these compelling stories.
Future Filters: Giving Young People a Voice in Policymaking
Young people are largely unrepresented in policymaking, but some countries and organizations are looking to change that.
‘I’m a Friendship Expert, This Is How Many Friends You Need’
What’s the best number of friends for a person to have? Click this link to hear from a professor whose research explores this very question.
Theater Experience in Shakespeare’s Lifetime
Today we study Shakespeare in school and often see his plays in formal settings, but is that how they were meant to be experienced? Learn more about what going to see a play was really like when Shakespeare’s theater company put them on stage for the first time.
7 Characteristics of Heroism
Read about the best ways to positively impact the world around you with this quick list of heroic characteristics.
26 Types of Activism To Know (Plus Examples)
Read about different kinds of activism.
What Is Gender Blindness?
Is it better to acknowledge differences in gender or ignore those differences entirely? Read about the pros and cons of gender blindness, and how the ideal approach may be a delicate mix of both gender awareness and gender blindness.
The Comfort in Horror
Read about how horror builds resilience in people by providing a safe avenue for facing fear. Consider these benefits the next time you watch a horror movie or play a frightful game.
Who was Anne Frank?
We’ve all heard the name Anne Frank, but do we all know her story? Read about Anne and the lasting legacy she left behind.
A 13-year-old invented a new technology to help his family. It actually works.
One middle school student turned a scary experience into an invention that could help protect millions of people. Learn how a great idea or solution can come from a real-life problem.
Native American Indigenous peoples of Canada and United States
Here’s your chance to learn about the indigenous peoples of North America; the cultures, changes, challenges, and acts of resilience.
These students are bringing diversity to children’s literature, one book at a time
A group of students takes a page out of their own book by writing children’s stories to reflect the variety of cultures around the world.
From remote islands to the DMZ, an intrepid teen hits 118 countries before turning 20
Find out what happens after a teen’s year-long journey across continents. Imagine what he learned, and the surprises he faced along the way.