Despite hurricanes, at-risk Houston students made gains
Source: AP News
After a devastating hurricane, the perseverance of students and teachers at one Texas school led it to succeed.
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Schoolyard conflicts may be linked to serious health problems later in life, research shows
Source: The Washington Post
A decades-long study shows how children handle conflict early in life affects their health as adults.
WWII love letters tell of romance and tragedy
Source: The Washington Post
Letters from World War II reveal a love story that ended in tragedy.
The barrier-breaking power of learning someone else’s story
Source: PBS
Read how the organiation Narrative 4 pairs people around the world to hear each other’s story and then retell them.
Here’s what’s really going on in your brain when you experience ‘FOMO’ — the fear of missing out
Source: Business Insider
One negative effect of social media, at least for many people, is having the feeling that others are living better lives than they are. This article takes a deeper look at this phenomenon, known as the fear of missing out.
The Road to Resilience
Source: American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association states that overcoming life’s obstacles requires resilience. Building up that trait is often a personal journey. This guide offers tips and advice to do so.
Virtual reality can help make people more compassionate compared to other media, new Stanford study finds
Source: Stanford News
In a recent study, Stanford University researchers found that virtual reality technology can help people increase enduring empathy for others.
Kate Tempest: a winning wielder of words
Source: The Guardian
In this summary of Kate Tempest’s career as a rapper and poet, critic Michael Hogan praises her work.
Growing up black in America: here’s my story of everyday racism
Source: The Guardian
The author of this article describes his personal experience with racism and explains what he has learned from it.
First Days: The first Hmong American judge didn’t always acknowledge his roots
Source: Public Radio International
In this audio clip, Paul Lo, the first Hmong American judge in the country, recalls his first days in the United States. Listen to Lo talk about his experience growing up as an immigrant from Laos.