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Community Gardens

June is National Fruits and Vegetables Month! It’s a national celebration to focus on the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Many people grow fruits or vegetables in gardens at their homes. If they … Read more

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The Struggle Over Voting Rights

Across the United States, people are struggling over the issue of voting. Some states are passing laws that would make voting easier. Some people worry that making voting easier will make it easier to cheat … Read more

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The Tape Family

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. It’s a great time to learn more about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and what they have contributed to the United States. You may already know about court cases … Read more

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The Hoover Dam

You have probably heard the word infrastructure in the news. But what does it mean? The infrastructure is made of facilities that people need to live. Bridges, roads, energy plants, water treatment, schools, hospitals, and … Read more

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Starting a Business

April is Financial Literacy month. Financial literacy is learning how to manage money. You can learn a lot about managing money by having a business. But how can you start one? Follow these steps to … Read more

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Music in Our Schools Month: Zydeco

March is Music in Our Schools month. It’s a great time to make music—and to learn about different kinds of music! Over the past few hundreds of years, people from all over the world settled … Read more

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Black History Month: Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams was born in Madison, WI, and grew up in Mississippi and Georgia. Abrams was interested in politics from a young age. She was a campaign volunteer and speech writer before she was even … Read more

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COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Begins

COVID-19 has continued its spread around the world. The number of cases continues to rise. As of late January, around 100 million cases of COVID-19 had been reported. More than 2 million people around the … Read more

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Dogs in the White House

Joe Biden became the U.S. President on January 20. He and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, moved into the White House. Four days later, the Bidens’ dogs joined them. The dogs, Champ and Major, are … Read more