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Disobedient
The leader of nonviolent protests in the West Bank—a potential Palestinian Gandhi—is in an Israeli jail.
Gene Sharp: How to Start a Revolution
What creates a more effective revolution—a gun or a book? The answer in this review of a documentary film might surprise you.
A Pep Talk from Kid President to You
You’ve probably watched a Kid President speech or two before, but did you know that he has something to say about Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken”? Watch this video to hear Kid President’s opinions about the decisions we face. Can we all really choose to become “awesome”?
Dr. Maya Angelou, Poet
If you’ve ever wondered how to overcome deeply held fears, be sure to read this interview with Dr. Maya Angelou. As a child, she ‘d been afraid to talk, yet she grew up to become a writer, a poet, a teacher, and an all-around inspiration to others. Check out her advice about living a full life, measuring success, and more.
CNN Heroes: Razia Jan
In 2004, Razia Jan set out on a quest to provide an education to girls in Afghanistan. Watch this video about how an amazing woman brought hope to so many girls.
Six Tornado Survivor Stories
What if you had just seconds to make a life or death decision? In May 2013, a massaive tornado devastated Moore, Oklahoma. Read the stories of six survivors and the decisions that saved their lives.
Weeder
Read about a man whose occupation—harvesting seaweed from the ocean—keeps him immersed in the rhythms of nature.
Teaching About Anne Frank from a Kid’s-Eye View
Some students in South Carolina trained to be tour guides for a traveling exhibit put together by the Anne Frank House Museum. This article and short video show how the experience inspired them.
The Battered Old Car That Drove My Father’s American Dream
For one child of immigrants, a hated car symbolized the difficulty of adjusting to a new life in the United States. Journalist Joanna Kikissis shares her story.
Kira Salak
Kira Salak has traveled to almost every continent and has led expeditions to places such as Libya, Burma, and Iran. Learn more about this daring modern explorer.
UK Teen Wins Mongol Derby, World’s Longest Horse Race
There are adventures, and there are extremely tough adventures. Learn the details of a grueling, 600-plus-mile wilderness race and the 19-year-old who became the youngest to win it so far.
Little Rock Central High School: National Historic Site
In 1957, nine students in Arkansas decided that they would attend Little Rock Central High School. Their decision led to big changes all over the United States. Visit this National Park Service site to find out how and why.
Jack Andraka, the Teen Prodigy of Pancreatic Cancer
Imagine, at the age of 15, being recognized for efforts in detecting a deadly disease. Read an article and view a video to discover more about a young researcher who has earned the label, “The Edison of our times.”
Our Mission Is to Report These Horrors of War
In 2012, veteran war correspondent Marie Colvin died while reporting on conflict in Syria. Read this speech in which she argues that journalists must take risks to uncover the truth.
Joseph Kim: The Family I Lost in North Korea. And the Family I Gained.
As a teen, Joseph Kim escaped alone from North Korea. Listen to his inspiring story as he remembers the family he lost and the family he gained in the United States.
In Search of America: One Nation, Indivisible
For his book The Longest Road, Philip Caputo and his family drove across America to discover what binds us together. Read an excerpt from his book about what he discovers in Grand Island, Nebraska. Then, click on the link to view photos from life in this Midwestern town.
What Happened to the Two Other Men on Paul Revere’s Ride?
Although their own “midnight” rides were as important as that of Paul Revere, the efforts of William Dawes, Samuel Prescott, and others have sometimes been forgotten. Read this exciting history of what happened that famous April night in 1775. You may not realize just how many people it took to spread the news that the British were coming.
Blogging the Slow-Motion Revolution: An Interview with China’s Huang Qi
In this interview, learn about the challenges faced by the man who started China’s first human-rights website.
Mark Bezos: A Life Lesson from a Volunteer Firefighter
When ordered to “save” a pair of shoes from a fire, volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos felt terribly disappointed. After all, he had wanted to be a hero. Find out why he now thinks that we all should decide to get out there—and save the shoes.