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Have you seen a building like the one pictured above? It’s called a synagogue. A synagogue is a place where the Jewish religion is practiced. Usually, a rabbi oversees a synagogue. A rabbi is a … Read more

Just as each person is unique, so is each tree. Most trees grow straight up toward the sky. But some trees grow sideways. What should we do if a tree grows sideways across a pathway? … Read more

April is Arab American Heritage Month. Arab Americans are Americans who came to the United States from Arab nations or are descendants of Arab immigrants. A group of 22 countries stretching from North Africa to … Read more

March is Women’s History Month. This celebration of how women have contributed to history has been celebrated in the United States since 1987. How did this observation begin? Back in 1978, a school district in … Read more

February is Black History Month. Have you ever heard of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett? Let’s find out more about her!  In 2019, across the world, a lot of people became sick. The people were sick with … Read more

The Winter Olympics start on February 4 in Beijing, China. What do you know about Beijing? The Winter Olympics take place every four years in different cities around the world. The Olympics this year are … Read more

In January, we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was not the only one in his family who fought for the rights of others. His only granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, was … Read more

Some people go to state parks to hike, camp, or have picnics. Crystal River State Park is a Florida state park. Visitors there might fish on the coast or bird-watch on a trail. But most … Read more

In December, some people celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It started in 1992. The goal of this day is to promote the rights and the health of people who have disabilities. It’s … Read more

Jane Addams cared deeply about the rights of other people. December 10 is Jane Addams Day, a day to honor the spirit of Jane Addams. One way to do that is to look at people … Read more