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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

On July 4, Americans celebrate Independence Day. On this date in 1776, the American colonies declared their freedom from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence. This document, along with the Constitution and the Bill … Read more

This summer, between June 7 and July 7, the United States Women’s World Cup Team will compete to be the best on the soccer field at the Women’s World Cup. Off the soccer field, the … Read more

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

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

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

Have you ever been riding in a car when an emergency vehicle zooms past with lights flashing and siren blaring? Have you seen an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road to provide … Read more

World Autism Awareness Day will take place on April 2, 2019. It is a time to recognize people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, like Temple Grandin. Despite her early struggles, she grew up to make a huge … Read more

Do you know what a vegan diet is? It’s a diet that doesn’t use any animal products. Not only does that mean no meat, it also means no milk, cheese, or eggs. Instead, vegans eat … Read more

There are more women in Congress than there have ever been at any time in United States history. Three women sit on the Supreme Court. Women have made tremendous strides in government, but there is … Read more