Empathize with Your Political Foe
Source: The New York Times
An opinion columnist gives his take on how finding common ground will help the United States move forward, together.
Opinion
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. to us, 50 years later?
Source: CNN
On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., authors, activists, and historians share their views of his legacy.
Column: Parents are critical to education’s success
Source: The Detroit News
Sibyl Wilson, president of Michigan Parent Teacher Association, argues that the involvement of families is key to the success of schools.
Nature: Closer Than It Seems
Source: Scientific American
Writer and scientist Amanda Baker argues that getting out into nature isn’t as hard as some people think.
1.3 million students are homeless. Here’s how we can help them
Source: PBS NewsHour
Our schools and our communities are stronger when we reach out to help others. Read about actions school districts across the country are taking to help homeless students.
Conscious consumerism is a lie. Here’s a better way to help save the world
Source: Quartz
Click here to learn why eco-friendly isn’t always the best choice, and learn ways you can inspire real environmental change.
Beowulf Is Back!
Source: The Atlantic
Writer James Parker contemplates the connection contemporary society has with the epic poem and reviews some of the film and comic book adapations of the past two decades.
Exotic pets: Why do Americans keep dangerous animals?
Source: BBC
Journalist Louis Theroux visits the owners of exotic pets to discover their appeal.
Why You Should Be Reading Wislawa Szymborska
Source: Vogue
Writer Megan O’Grady describes how she is inspired by the work of Nobel Prize winning poet Wislawa Szymborska.
Flexible Work Alone Won’t Create Gender Equality, but These Things Might
Source: Slate
Author Brigid Shulte examines why work flexibile work hours don’t always affect gender equaity and describes four other things that can help.