In the Know

If you don’t set your clock back an hour on November 4th you might get to school an hour early on Monday morning. Why? Because Daylight Saving Time is ending. But how did Daylight Saving … Read more

It was one day before Thanksgiving in 1989. Farmers from the National Turkey Federation presented President George H.W. Bush with a turkey. It seemed perfect for a Thanksgiving meal. The president disagreed. In front of … Read more

The leaves are changing colors. Fall is here. Crops are ready to harvest. Many communities celebrate fall with festivals. Pumpkins are part of many fall celebrations. In Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Arboretum creates an entire … Read more

September 21st is the International Day of Peace. This is a day created by the United Nations. Let’s look at the United Nations and what they do. World War II left much of Europe in … Read more

Going back to school is always fun.  On the first day of school your parents might take your picture, and you might be excited to see your friends.  The start of the school year is … Read more

August means summer is full swing. You might be ready for a break from the summer heat. But summer heat waves can cause more than just inconvenience. Summer heat can have a big effect on … Read more

Labor Day is a holiday [a day when schools and businesses close]. It celebrates American workers. Schools close for Labor Day. Labor unions suggested Labor Day. Labor unions are groups of workers. They make sure … Read more