4 Steps to Making Better Decisions
Source: Parade
If you have an important decision to make, these four steps might help you. The most important step might be the last one listed here.
Culture & Society
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Source: NPR
In 1833, Harriet Beecher Stowe witnessed the brutality of slavery on her first trip to the South. What she saw changed her and led to her writing her famous anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, in 1852. Listen to a discussion about her legacy here.
Why do some of us love to be scared?
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Are you a Thrillseeker? New research shows people differ in their chemical response to thrilling situations. Read about why some of us enjoy being scared, while others don’t.
Home? Teen Refugees and Immigrants Explore Their Tucson
Source: What Kids Can Do
Read about, and view some of the material from, this exhibit in which student refugees and immigrants in Tuscon, AZ, explore the concept of home.
Personality Matters More Than Intelligence at School
Source: New Republic
An Australian psychologist conducted a study on how personality and academic performance are linked and found some surprising answers.
‘Next Stop Is Vietnam’: A War In Song
Source: NPR
In this radio piece, NPR looks back at the music written during and about the Vietnam War. Many musicians used protest songs to voice their opposition to the war.
When Their Workday Ends, More Fathers Are Heading Into the Kitchen
Source: The New York Times
While women still spend more hours in the kitchen than men on average, a growing number of working fathers are preparing meals.
The Football Genius of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Read about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s passion for Princeton football and how he may have influenced the game through his friendship with Fritz Crisler, the school’s head coach.
CEOs say how you treat a waiter can predict a lot about character
Source: USA Today
Most of us have experienced being treated as if we were less important than others, because of our age or social status or some other factor. But the people who make hiring decisions for some companies have taken notice, finding that how a job seeker treats those in service positions accurately reflects his or her character.
What Democracy Means To Us Today
Source: Magna Carta 800th Anniversary
In 2015, the Magna Carta, one of the most important documents in English history, celebrated its 800th anniversary. The Magna Carta became the model for our own United States Constitution and Bill of Rights. Read about why we should never take a democratic society for granted, and explore the site to learn more.