In the Know

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

You may have read about the West Virginia teacher strike and how they managed to get a raise here. But did you know that the person that might have had the biggest influence on the … Read more

Have you noticed how many rallies and marches there have been lately? It seems like every month there’s another big march. Wonder why? Americans have a long history of assembly [gathering together for a cause]. … Read more

Have you ever heard the old phrase, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade?” Because lemons are sour and lemonade is sweet, the phrase describes making something good out of something bad. Something terrible happened … Read more

Many people agree that one of the strengths of the United States is its diversity. When people move to the United States, they bring along their best traditions. In March, we celebrate one particular group … Read more

In 1972, Congress passed an amendment [a change or correction] to the Constitution. It guaranteed that “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state … Read more

This month, nations from all over the world will meet to compete at the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. However, one nation that excels in winter sports will not compete. Russia has been disqualified from … Read more

Three, two, one…blastoff! Would you ever want to work for NASA? It would be a big responsibility, but very rewarding. In 1957, the Space Race [a competition between the United States and Soviet Union] was … Read more

“I have a dream . . . that one day. . .little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.” Martin … Read more