Instead of Saying “Life’s Not Fair,” Teach Her How to Fight Injustice
Source: Girl Scouts
This guide from the Girl Scouts explains how to identify injustices and overcome them.
Culture & Society
There’s another way to build peace. And it doesn’t come from the top down.
Source: The Washington Post
Author and professor Severine Autesserre argues that building peace starts with individual communities.
How Kids Learn Resilience
Source: The Atlantic
More and more educators are valuing grit and resilience as keys to success, but how do parents and teachers instill those qualities? Education expert and writer Paul Tough analyzes the issue.
How to connect and find common ground in any situation
Source: NBC News
In this how-to column, the writer recommends connecting over small things before initiating deeper conversations.
Bromances may be good for men’s health
Source: Berkeley News
A 2016 study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley showed that mild stress can be a catalyst for male bonding, which has postive health benefits.
A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves
Source: Edutopia
You may have heard the phrase “representation matters.” So why is it important to include culturally diverse perspectives when studying history? This article addresses that question and suggests ways to make history curriculum more inclusive.
Ground-breaking support system creates a win-win for medically-trained immigrants, Minnesota
Source: MinnPost
Find out how a group of immigrants from all over the world are working to overcome the obstacles that would prevent them from contributing meaningfully to their new home.
U.S. Drivers Are Distracted More Than Half the Time They’re Behind the Wheel
Source: CityLab
Cellphones are clearly a distraction for teen drivers, but they’re only part of the problem.
How fairy tales have stood the test of time
Source: The Conversation
There’s definitely one of the tales of the Brothers Grimm that you’ve never heard, because it was developed using artificial intelligence after analyzing their works. Find out what that’s all about and why stories about princesses and shepherds still capture us.
Event Horizon: How Space Changes Your Perspective On Life
Source: Great Big Story
The social and physical boundaries of Earth fade away in space. Watch this video to gain a different perspective on conflict.