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You may not realize it, but autism is pretty common. In fact, you may know someone with it. The twelfth annual World Autism Awareness Day will take place on April 2, 2019. Its purpose is … Read more

Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables? According to recent studies from the Center of Disease Control, most Americans do not. Schools across the country are trying different ideas to encourage students to eat more … Read more

The Women’s Rights Convention took place in Akron, Ohio in 1851. It was part of a growing movement for Women’s Rights. It would also be the site of one of the most famous speeches in … Read more

Have you ever visited a national park? A national park is a protected area of land. It is set aside by the government for people to enjoy. People can enjoy Joshua Tree National Park in … Read more

How did you feel the first time you did something? Maybe you started at a new school and you were scared. Maybe you joined a new team and you wanted to do well. In 1947, … Read more

Every year, people who make movies receive awards for their work. These are called Academy Awards, or Oscars. The awards are presented on television. People around the world watch. This year, the show is on … Read more

You’ve probably heard of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, “I Have a Dream” speech. In the speech, he imagined an America in which African Americans and whites were treated as equals. Dr. King is well known … Read more

It is 2019! Many people see the new year as a time to make a fresh start. They make resolutions. These are decision to start doing something or stop doing something. Many resolutions have to … Read more

Have you noticed that the days are getting shorter? That’s because the Winter Solstice is coming. This December 21st will be the shortest day of the year in North America. What makes the Winter Solstice happen? … Read more