Women’s History Month: Alysa Liu
March is Women’s History Month: a time to honor and recognize the widespread accomplishments, achievements, and contributions of women and girls. This week, in honor […]
America250: Telling America’s Story
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, or the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The America250 Project is a yearlong celebration of […]
Women’s History Month: Sylvia J. Ramos
March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the ongoing history, contributions, and influence of women around the world. This week btw honors Sylvia J. Ramos, an important labor union leader. Ramos has spent her […]
Black History Month: Jesse Jackson’s Activist Life
Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. Jesse Jackson, an important civil rights activist […]
Black History Month: Dr. Walter E. Fauntroy
Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the contributions, achievements, and rich history of Black Americans. This week btw spotlights Dr. Walter E. Fauntroy, a prominent civil rights leader and groundbreaking legislator. […]
What is President’s Day?
For many Americans, including federal employees, President’s Day means a day off from work. For you and your teachers, it likely means a day off from school. But the holiday is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s a celebration of our first […]
The Ancient Art of Bamboo Scaffolding
Have you ever seen a building under construction? You’ve probably noticed scaffolding, temporary structures that look like a giant grid of poles and boards, which surround the building […]
Black History Month: The Little Rock Nine
February is Black History Month: a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. This week, btw takes a […]
Black History Month: The Exoduster Migration
Black History Month is a time to recognize and honor the history, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. This week btw takes a closer look at the Exodusters. They were African […]
America250
America’s birthday is coming up! In July 1776, the United States’s Founders signed the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, marks the United States’s Semiquincentennial! (That is a very long word that means 250th.) In response, the Trump administration is organizing […]