Empathy
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What Is Empathy?

Empathy is a word you might hear to describe someone who is kind, or who is a good friend to another person. We might say someone is showing empathy when they help someone in need. … Read more

The United States Supreme building
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Supreme Court Makes Final Rulings of Term

You’ve learned that United States laws are based upon the United States Constitution. But what happens when people disagree about what the Constitution means? That is where the Supreme Court comes in. The Supreme Court … Read more

Newspaper boy
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How to Spot Bias in the News

You may know the difference between facts and opinions in the news, but have you ever heard of bias? A bias is a strong prejudice in favor or against something. Some biases, such as a … Read more

Flags in a neighborhood
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Showing Pride for the Flag

The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Americans are so proud of their flag, there is even a holiday just for it! Flag Day is on June 14th and … Read more

American Red Cross Volunteer
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Here to Help

Whenever you see images of a disaster or war, you’ve probably seen another image too — a red cross. The image of a red cross means that people are there to help. The American Red … Read more

Notre-Dame
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Fire Engulfs Parts of Notre-Dame Cathedral

A devastating fire tore through Notre-Dame Cathedral’s roof in Paris, France. Crowds of people gasped as flames sent the cathedral’s spire [a tall, pointed structure often set on top of a building] crashing to earth. … Read more