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The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
“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
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Super Bowl Ends a Season of Controversy
As January ends, the National Football League (NFL) season also comes to a close. This season has been one of the most controversial (causing people to disagree) seasons ever. When two teams meet in the … Read more
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Staying Sharp During Winter Break
Have you ever heard of the summer slide? Sadly, it’s not an awesome waterpark. It’s the idea that the long break from school will turn students’ brains to mush. For many schools, the end of … Read more
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Life in the World’s Coldest City
Did you know that December 21st is the winter solstice? Here in the Northern Hemisphere, that means it is the day with the shortest amount of sunlight all year. The winter season also brings cold … Read more
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Black Friday: The Day After Thanksgiving
Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving? Retailers [people who own stores that sell goods to the public] are looking forward to the day after Thanksgiving. They call this day “Black Friday.” For many people, the … Read more
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Do We Need Daylight Saving Time?
You have probably seen reminders to set your clock back on November 4th. If you haven’t, remember to set your clock back an hour on November 4th! Oh, and you might as well make a … Read more
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Unsung Heroes of the Farm Labor Movement
October is Filipino-American History Month. It is also the time that farm workers in America do the hard work of harvesting crops. Let’s look at the story of how Filipino-Americans worked to improve the lives … Read more
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The Hubble Telescope
World space week is October 4th through October 10th. To celebrate, let’s look at one of our country’s greatest accomplishments in space exploration, the Hubble Telescope, and the story of how it was almost one … Read more
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Refugees in Crisis
Imagine being forced to leave your home, your city, or even your country. Many women, children, and men across the world have to do just that. Either war, mistreatment from a hostile government, or disaster … Read more
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Education Through the Years
The school year has started again, and students all over the United States are in school every morning. Schools have not always looked the way they do now. Long ago, education was a privilege reserved … Read more