Teen Journalist Shares His Perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Source: WABE Radio
An eighth grader shares his experience with how the 2020 pandemic has affected his daily life and his career aspirations.
Current Events
How the Pandemic Will End
Source: The Atlantic
Explore how the most likely scenarios surrounding the global outbreak of COVID-19 might play out.
Jade Hameister Responds to Internet Trolls by Making a Sandwich at the South Pole
Source: Teen Vogue
It’s difficult enough to undertake a quest, but one teen recently accomplished a stunning goal while also using humor to shut down her critics.
Where would we be without George Washington?
Source: National Constitution Center
George Washington retired shortly after the American Revolution and re-emerged on the political scene several years later. In this essay, historian Edward Larson emphasizes the significance of these actions and makes a connection to modern global revolutions.
News and America’s Kids
Source: Common Sense Media
How do you decide what to believe? See what other young people think about the information they see every day.
New ways to teach the Holocaust
Source: PBS
Learn about the new VR format students may begin using to learn about the Holocaust.
This kite could harness more of the world’s wind energy
Source: CNN
Quests still happen today, though they may take different forms. Read about one company’s quest to harness the world’s strongest winds to power humanity.
Hong Kong Protesters Return to Streets as New Year Begins
Source: Wall Street Journal
Read this article concerning Hong Kong’s protest for freedom.
Countries Where Women Have Held Power, 1960 – 2020
Source: Statista
Women leading nations may be relatively commonplace now, but that’s a fairly recent development. Dive into statistics about women as world leaders over the past half century.
What America Doesn’t Get About Dictatorships
Source: The New York Times
According to the author of this opinion piece, those who enjoy the freedom and prosperity that comes with living in a democracy tend to underestimate the ability of dictators to stay in power.