Remembering the “Forgotten War”
The Korean War, which took place between 1950 and 1953, is significantly less known compared to other wars that involved the United States, like World […]
Current Events
Making a Difference 67 Minutes at a Time
Last December, btw reported on the death of world leader Nelson Mandela and the impact his legacy will surely have for generations to come. July 18 […]
Justice for All: Celebrating 50 Years of Civil Rights Legislation
Last summer btw reported on the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired the masses to make the […]
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 […]
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 […]