Articles by Stephen_Gillies

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

Have you ever heard the old phrase, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade?” It means when something bad, or sour like a lemon happens, you can still make something good, or sweet like lemonade, … Read more

A giant island of trash twice the size of Texas whirls in the Pacific Ocean. Currents pull plastic bottles, bags, and other kinds of trash from streams and lakes all the way out to the … Read more

The Emerald Isle. Eire. Ireland. March is Irish American Heritage month, and on March 17th, we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s Day is a fun day to celebrate the Irish culture and wear green, … Read more