What Makes Risk Takers Tempt Fate?
Source: National Geographic
Research and varirous studies show that genes, psychology, and environmental factors all play a role in whether a person is a risk-taker.
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Drought and conflict leave millions more hungry in 2017 – UN-backed report
Source: UN News
Leaders of the United Nations point to a recent study that shows how hunger and conflict are linked and say that incresing food security can help bring peace.
Helping Strangers May Help Teens’ Self-Esteem
Source: NPR
A recent study suggests that teenagers can increase their sense of self-worth by voluntarily helping strangers, even with small, simple acts of kindness.
The Promise of Self-Compassion for Stressed-Out Teens
Source: The New York Times
This article emphasizes the positive effects self-compassion can have on young people as they navigate the stresses of adolescence.
Origins and Destinations of the World’s Migrants, 1990-2017
Source: Pew Research Center
The interactive map at this link shows global immigration and emigration activity between 1990 and 2017.
50 Years After Sparking a Revolution, an Icon Runs Boston Again
Source: Runner's World
Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with a bib number, paved the way for women in running. Click here to read about the historic run and learn how she combines sports and advocacy.
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.
Top 5 Worst Dictators
Source: The Borgen Project
See a round-up of some of the most Macbeth-like rulers of the 21st century.
A Timeline of 1968: The Year That Shattered America
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
The events of 1968 had long-lasting cultural and social effects. Scroll through the color-coded timeline, paying special attention to student movements (shown in red).
Stuck in an awkwardness vortex? Here’s how to embrace the cringe
Source: Big Think
In this video, author Melissa Dahl (Cringeworthy) discusses why our perception of ourselves doesn’t match the way others see us—and how we can get more comfortable with that awkwardness.