Year: 2018

In July, we celebrate Independence Day. July 4th is known as the United States’ birthday, and many Americans enjoy the day. It is the day that the Declaration of Independence was written. Americans see it … Read more

It’s June! The days are longer and the sun is hotter. Many schools are preparing to wrap up for the school year. What will you do to make the most of your break? People have … Read more

Puerto Rico is an island that is part of the United States. It is a US territory [land that is owned by the U.S., but not a state]. Its citizens are American citizens. June 10th … Read more

When people think of Memorial Day they often think of the beginning of summer. Schools close. Pools open. People grill out. But Memorial Day has a more serious side. It is a day to commemorate … Read more

May 8th is a time to show teachers how much you appreciate them. You probably know how much teachers work each and every day of class. But did you know a teacher’s job doesn’t end … Read more

West Virginia had a problem. Teachers had gone on strike because they were not being paid fairly for their work. Governor Jim Justice would not agree to give them more money. This meant schools were … Read more

The Women’s March. The DACA marchers. The March for Our Lives. What’s the deal with all of these rallies? Americans marching together with other Americans is an example of our First Amendment Rights in action. … Read more