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Columbus Day is a holiday that celebrates the day that Christopher Columbus landed in North America. Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937. It was celebrated on October 12. The government changed Columbus Day … Read more

Do you know what the first Monday in October is? It’s Child Health Day in the United States. This is a day when you can look at ways to stay healthy and fit. To stay … Read more

We the People… This phrase is known across the United States as the beginning of our country’s most important document, The Constitution. You may remember from this article, that the Constitution is home to our … Read more

Chin Sreyleap had a problem. She worked in a factory in Cambodia that makes clothes. She needed to write down the amount of materials in the factory. Like many women in Cambodia, she began working … Read more

It’s the start of another school year! How can you make it the best year yet? There is a lot that students can do, but did you know that teachers try to improve schools, too? … Read more

It’s back to school time. That means a new class, new teacher, new responsibilities, and new challenges. One of those challenges might be bullying. Bullying is a serious problem in schools across the country. About … Read more

Egyptians dress as pharaohs. Argentinians wear shirts that say “Messi.” It’s World Cup time! People cheer their countries on during the World Cup. The United States did not qualify for the games. Who should Americans … Read more

In July, we celebrate Independence Day. July 4th is known as the United States’ birthday, and many Americans enjoy the day. It is the day that the Declaration of Independence was written. Americans see it … Read more

It’s June! The days are longer and the sun is hotter. Many schools are preparing to wrap up for the school year. What will you do to make the most of your break? People have … Read more

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