‘I Was a Little Scared’: Inside America’s Reopening Schools
Source: The New York Times
Several students share their concerns after returning to school during the pandemic. Scroll and choose 2 or 3 stories to read.
Current Events
Dogs could help us win the fight against COVID-19
Source: Kinder
| Dogs can already sniff out various diseases and infections, and researchers think that this skill can successfully aid in the early diagnosis of COVID-19. |
How Urban Design Can Make or Break Protests
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Learn how city geography can affect protests and their outcomes.
Hamilton Cast Reflect on Backlash and Criticism of Musical
Source: Den of Geek
With the recent release of the Hamilton movie, renewed backlash and criticisms have warranted a response from the cast.
Meet the COVID-19 frontline heroes
Source: The Brookings Institution
Hear from essential frontline workers as they discuss the risks and challenges they face in order to keep everyone fed and healthy.
Why we’re rocketing men into space — even in the middle of a pandemic
Source: New York Times
Read about our ongoing space exploration in the midst of a pandemic and why it matters.
From the George Floyd moment to a Black Lives Matter movement, in tweets
Source: The Brookings Institution
To track the development of Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, researchers analyzed social media use.
Do countries with female leaders truly fare better with Covid-19?
Source: Quartz
A popular meme says that countries led by women have excelled at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Do the data back up that claim?
Five things coronavirus can teach us about life and death
Source: Medical Press
Read this article to learn the five things you may learn from the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Great Staycation – How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Push a Rapid Transition to Creative Domestic Holidays
Source: Resilience
Current events are changing the landscape of vacations as we know them. Enter the rise of the “staycation.” Read more about creative vacation opportunities.