Caroline Paul, author of The Gutsy Girl, discusses how to instill a sense of daring into girls and why it’s important.
Tag Archives: People
Aziz Ansari Goes to India
In this essay, actor and comedian Aziz Ansari contemplates his American and Indian identities.
Middle school key to college, career pipeline
Do you really need to think about college or your career path while you’re in middle school? This article explains that getting kids engaged with the world of work early is crucial to their long-term success.
Otto Frank talks about Anne’s diary
Watch this short video to hear Otto Frank’s thoughts on what he learned from reading his daughter’s diary after learning of her death.
How Adulthood Happens
Is there a rite of passage into adulthood? Why does it take so long to grow up? In this column, David Brooks examines the process of becoming an adult in modern American society.
The importance of belonging
A sense of belonging plays a major role in a person’s well-being. This article discusses the work of social psychologist Gregory Walton, who believes that people can benefit from sharing their stories about overcoming feelings of isolation.
Milk, Bread, and Eggs: The Trinity of Winter-Storm Panic-Shopping
What do people buy before a blizzard or hurricane? Find out why so many people might buy the same items.
Bob Gilruth, the Quiet Force Behind Apollo
Learn about “the father of manned spaceflight,” a modest and unassuming stickler for detail.
Colin Powell
Learn more about the life and decisions of Colin Powell.
Greatest Charity Achievements of All Time!
Read a short summary about some of the many charities that have made phenomenal achievements over the years. Each one has a completely different approach to raising awareness and raising funds, from TV entertainment shows to ice bucket challenges.
Stuff: If That’s What You Wanted
“Stuff: If That’s What You Wanted” won first place in a Teen Writing Contest on the Stage of Life web site. The theme is Black Friday shopping and the need to buy more…stuff. The author talks about how her own desire to join her friends for the shopping frenzy was overcome by a family Thanksgiving gathering.
The road to ruin: are ultra-endurance events worth the risk?
Ultra-endurance involves taking part in physical events, such as running, swimming, or cycling, that last for over 6 hours. It takes strong mental focus to last the pace, but what are the effects of endurance training on the participant’s health?
Under Arctic Ice
Take a look at these stunning photos that depict some amazing marine life that lies under the Arctic ocean. These pictures might give a little insight into why researchers plunge into freezing temperatures for science.
Video games’ visual effects leaking into our reality
When video game environments and real life start to merge maybe it’s a sign for computer time out! The information in this article is based on a study that investigates the experiences of hardcore gamers when they stepped away from that environment and back to “reality”.
Illusion: Nothing is as it seems
Take a look at the video for an exhibition that illustrates the theme of illusion at the Science Gallery, Dublin, Ireland. Our brains play a big part in helping us interpret the information we take in through our five senses. But the information we take in is not necessarily how our brains put the pieces together.
A protest over education has turned into a movement in Mexico
A routine rally turned deadly when police opened fire on a group gathered to protest an education reform bill in southern Mexico.
Building a Better Human With Science? The Public Says, No Thanks
According to a Pew Research Survey, Americans are not comfortable with genetic engineering and modification because they think it’s not natural.
Wangari Maathai Biography
Read this biography of Wangari Maathi, a Kenyan environmentalist and human rights activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.
The fading of the teen summer job
A 2015 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that fewer and fewer teenagers have been working summer jobs over the past several decades. What are the reasons for this trend?
Middle schoolers navigate transitional tween years
In this article, middle school kids share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a “tween” and give advice for navigating this sometimes awkward phase.