Is news media an enemy of the people?
Pres. Trump called dishonest news media an "enemy of the people." It's an interesting choice of terms, but presidential rhetoric has been very interesting of late.
Writing
We sing America through the mic of poetry
Student poetry from a school in St. Louis expresses what it means to kids to be American and continues the tradition of Langston Hughes.
Teacher training could help English learners write
When teachers of English learners took some professional development, their students performed better on key writing tests.
We portray disabilities to make the able feel good
How do we portray disabled people? Can we portray them more accurately or in a way that will help to ease their inclusion in a diverse society?
College apps bring their fair share of stress
Applying to college is tough these days, and the process sometimes stresses students out, esp. the essays. Rejection can be worse, but there's hope.
We want to publish your reporting & writing
We are calling on students in Md. and IL to send us reports, written for potential publication on our site, from your communities and schools.
Applying to college? Look closely at your essay.
To apply to some colleges, you have to write an essay. Some counselors have noticed a few pitfalls many students have in writing the essays.
8th graders calculate surface area for charity
Some students in Columbus, Indiana, have taken the lead when it comes to donating books to charitable organizations this Christmas.