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Some people celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities in December. This day focuses on the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. Many communities are making spaces where all children can play together. These … Read more

Many people in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving in November. But the United States is not the only country with a holiday on which people give thanks. These women are celebrating Irreecha, a thanksgiving … Read more

National Adoption Day is November 20. On this day, many children who are in foster care are adopted into their forever families. Foster care is a place where children are loved and care for while … Read more

World Teachers’ Day in October was begun to celebrate teachers and to help people understand how important teachers are. We know that teachers help us learn. But teaching has been difficult during COVID-19. Some teachers … Read more

World Animal Day is in October, and it’s a perfect time to pay special attention to your pets! Have you taught your pet any tricks, like rolling over, fetching, or coming when you call their … Read more

In the last year, students learned in many different places! Some learned remotely, while others were in their school buildings for all or part of the time. As we go back to school this fall, … Read more

Skyscrapers are impressive buildings, soaring into the sky. Many people can live and work in one place, which makes many believe that skyscrapers are good for the environment. But tall buildings need a lot of … Read more

If you went to the Olympics, you might notice places where teams and fans get together in “Houses.” At the Team USA House, for example, Team USA, friends and family, and team sponsors come for … Read more

The first Tuesday of every August, communities across the nation participate in a special event called National Night Out. The event started in 1984. Matt Peskin, a young man in Philadelphia, launched a new crime … Read more

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some people went without seeing distant family members for a year—or more. They cancelled travel plans because they wanted to stay safe. Now, with many Americans vaccinated against the virus, the … Read more