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You probably know that when people use the term literacy they are talking about how well someone can read and write. But what do you think digital literacy means? Digital usually means something to do … Read more

What does the president’s cabinet do? What is the name of the current Vice President? Who was president during both the Great Depression and World War II? Have any of these questions got you stumped? … Read more

You hear and see ways that your school works to make itself better all the time. But did you know that the United States government and other foundations work to make schools better, too? There … Read more

You may know what bullying is, but have you ever heard of cyberbullying? This is when bullying happens over social media and digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. It has been on the rise … Read more

Nobody expected the Japanese soccer team to beat Columbia during this year’s World Cup. As the final whistle blew for their upset victory, you would expect the Japanese people that travelled to Russia to celebrate … Read more

On July 4th, millions of Americans will stop their regularly scheduled lives in order to celebrate the United States’ birthday. On July 4th, 1776, The United States declared itself independent, and almost 250 years later, … Read more

This month people will dance, sing, and celebrate the culture of Puerto Rico. Eight months ago, the island of Puerto Rico suffered through two devastating hurricanes. As June 10th and the National Puerto Rican Day … Read more

It is June! That means summer has officially arrived. Many students get a long vacation from school. Some schools have longer breaks than others. Sometimes, during long breaks, students may forget what they learned over … Read more

The last Monday of May every year is Memorial Day. It is a holiday that dates back to the Civil War. It is a time to remember American soldiers who sacrificed their lives during wars. … Read more

For almost two weeks, school was out in the entire state of West Virginia. It wasn’t a holiday though. Teachers were on strike because they were not being treated fairly by the state government. Teachers … Read more