Getting Fired Up Over the World’s Biggest Sporting Event!
After much fanfare (and more than a little controversy) the month-long Federation International Football Association (FIFA) finally kicked off its 20th World Cup in Brazil […]
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Pages to Frames: Our Favorite Books into Films
In 2011, the young adult novel The Fault in Our Stars charmed readers and impressed critics everywhere, topping all kinds of bestseller lists. The book, […]
Boston Still Strong
One year ago btw brought you news of a devastating bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Marking the one year anniversary, record numbers […]
Recognizing Extraordinary Teachers
It’s not easy being a teacher, but they are vital to our society at large. We should really thank our teachers every day, but, in […]
Earth Day: More Than Just a Hippie Holiday
Do you have plans to plant some trees this April 22nd? Maybe you’re going to don a plastic vest and rid your local park of […]
Youth Can Do It!
Every single day, young people everywhere take part in projects and activities designed to make a difference in their communities and around the world. They […]
Happy Techniversary, World Wide Web
No one can deny the massive impact of the World Wide Web (WWW). If you were born in the 1990s, you have likely never known […]
White House Pays Tribute to France at State Dinner
Last week, President Obama hosted a state dinner, a formal affair thrown as part of a formal visit between the United States and another country. […]
10 African-Americans You Might Not Know (But Should!)
Surely you know that February is Black History Month, right? And by now, you probably have a decent handle on the trail-blazing efforts of Frederick […]
Stuff YOU Should Know
A Year of Action: President Gives State of the Union When writing the Constitution, our forefathers decided that our president would, “from time to time, […]