Peace Learning Center assists youth in conflict resolution
Source: Indianapolis Recorder
Read about an Indianapolis initiative to teach students how to resolve conflicts and ultimately create a more peaceful world.
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What It Means to Live Life Working in the U.S. on a Visa
Source: Smithsonian
In an online art exhibit, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center explores the lives of individuals who have visas to work in the United States. Read the article for background and click “H-1B” in the first paragraph to access the artwork.
Today’s Teens: More Materialistic, Less Willing to Work
Source: San Diego State University
Adults often complain that teenagers in the 21st century are lazy and overly concerned with material possessions. Do these opinions have a basis in reality, or are they unfair generalizations? Read to learn about the findings of a study published in 2013 that sought to answer this question.
From Ghana to Greyhound: One immigrant’s story of getting by in New York
Source: CNN Money
Edmund Marfo came to the United States from Ghana in 1998. Read about his experiences as an immigrant and his enthusiastic approach to his job managing Greyhound Bus Lines’ arrival and departure gates of New York’s bustling Port Authority.
Fatal crashes involving teen drivers decline sharply in U.S.
Source: Reuters
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of fatal crashes involving teenage drivers in the U.S. has dropped significantly. Read to find out what researchers believe are the reasons for this positive trend.
Why we can never recover from first love
Source: The Guardian
First love is exciting, which is why it’s so unforgettable even if it ends badly. Read about how the memory of a first love can cause problems in future relationships.
Tales of the Super Survivors
Source: The New York Times
Opinion columnist David Brooks examines the key qualities of people who have survived traumatic events while retaining a positive outlook.
A finish line proposal was ‘perfect’ for this Boston Marathon bombing survivor
Source: Boston Globe
In 2013, a terrorist attack at the finish line of the Boston Marathon changed hundreds of lives in an instant. Learn about one survivor’s happy return to the bombing site.
Here’s Why Childhood Friendships End, According to Science
Source: Real Simple Magazine
Do you have fond memories of your best friend in elementary school, yet barely acknowledge each other when you pass in the hall of your high school? If so, you’re far from alone.
With Seattle Shelter Effort, Amazon Shows Glimmers of a ‘Good Neighbor’
Source: The New York Times
American cities are getting help from companies in creating housing for families in need. Find out how one corporation in Seattle responded to the housing crisis and is partnering with a nonprofit to provide shelter.