International Human Rights Day
Wednesday, December 10, is International Human Rights Day. It is a day to reflect on what human rights mean and why they are so important. Here, btw takes a closer look […]
Stuff You Should Know
New Lenses Doing More Than Correcting Children’s Eyesight
Eyeglasses can help us see better by adjusting how we see. But what if wearing glasses could actually help prevent vision problems later in life? Fortunately, exciting new technology might make this idea a reality. Here, btw […]
The Mail Must Go Through: A History of the USPS
If you’ve ever sent or received a holiday card or package, you know how important the mail service is, especially during the end of the year holiday season. But […]
Federal Government Shutdown Ends
The longest federal government shutdown in history has officially ended. After 43 days, Republican and Democratic members of Congress in the House and the Senate pass the vote needed to re-open the government. Here, btw takes […]
Remembering Former Vice President Dick Cheney
You might have noticed that government buildings flew their flags at half-mast last week. That’s because Dick Cheney, former U.S. vice president under George W. […]
Saving Chinampas
Have you ever heard of Tenochtitlan? It was once the capital of the ancient Aztec empire in what is today Mexico City, Mexico. Tenochtitlan was […]
Teaching Native American History in School
November is National Native American Heritage Month: a time to recognize and honor the cultures, contributions, and history of Native American and Alaska Native communities. […]
Solving the Sea Star Wasting Disease
Did you know that more than five billion starfish, actually called sea stars, have died in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of North America […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Jose “Cha Cha” Jimenez
September is Hispanic Heritage Month: a time to honor and celebrate the many contributions and accomplishments of the Hispanic community around the world. This week […]