In the News

How much water do you use each day? Think about everything you do that involves water. Do you have a number in mind? Can you believe the average American uses from eighty to one hundred … Read more

Many people in America are afraid. They are called “Dreamers.” Their parents brought them to this country to follow the American Dream. They came here illegally. Now, the government is ending the policy [an action … Read more

How do you know how you are doing in school? Do you get a report card? Do your parents meet with your teachers? Now, how do you think a country knows how it’s doing? Each … Read more

“And the award goes to…” On December 10th, the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony will be held in Norway. The prize is handed out to those who work for peace around the world. Malala Yousafzai won … Read more

Do you know where you’d find Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, or the Philippines on a map? If you said Asia, you’d be right! From November 3-14, President Trump will spend time in all those … Read more

Have you ever heard a grownup talk about a “household budget?” This is when people decide how much money they can spend on things like food and clothing. Our country has a budget too. The … Read more

Can you imagine a storm the size of Texas? Hurricane Irma was that big! From September 6th through 9th, Hurricane Irma hit several islands in the Caribbean Sea. Many people on these islands were trapped. … Read more

Many roads have turned into rivers. Some neighborhoods look like lakes. Homes and businesses have been destroyed. Hurricane Harvey has put many people in Texas and Louisiana in danger. Hurricane Harvey brought record amounts of … Read more

On September 24th, Germany will have an election to decide who will be the Chancellor (the leader of the government) of Germany. Angela Merkel has been Chancellor since 2005. Many believe she will win again. … Read more

Do you enjoy recess? So do our country’s leaders. Congress [the law-making branch of the US government] takes a summer recess. It lasts five weeks. Congress does not play during recess. Congress people leave Washington … Read more