Did you know that two out of every ten children start kindergarten already reading two or three grade levels behind? Across the United States, millions of kids struggle to read and write at their grade level. Reading is one of the most important skills for success in school and life, and, yet, many students never […]
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Brain rot affects many children and teens today. Brain rot causes children psychological distress, anxiety, and depression, which can also lead to physical symptoms, reports the National Institutes of Health. Many routine things can be done to solve brain rot, which can help children greatly and prevent multiple problems. Anyone can do these practices with […]
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Imagine being a child who wants to be in a place during the day that brings you joy during the day but your inner thoughts of suicide or self-harm keep you from enjoying school. When students can have mental issues like depression, school can turn from an educational environment to a nightmare for kids. Mental […]
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Sex trafficking is the heinous act of unlawfully using coercion or force to make individuals perform sexual acts or perform acts at a forceable location against their will. Black children comprise 71% of all juvenile prostitution arrests—more than any other racial group—a statistic that underscores a disturbing reality where victims are criminalized instead of protected. […]
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You just had the best day of school, ready to go home and tell your parents about it, but instead, you are getting tackled by two police officers, stuffed in the back of a police car, and locked in a cell overnight. What caused this situation to happen? You broke a zero-tolerance rule even though […]
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I’m sure we all know the meaning of discipline. Discipline, as in being “The self-control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed.” But what if I told you discipline can turn into extreme acts of violence, like a child being hit, punched, or beaten by their parents? According to the World […]
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How would you feel if you knew your child wasn’t getting the education they deserve? Well, the current administration is taking away billions of dollars that go towards the Department of Education. Those funds go toward programs that help students better themselves and their education. Schools are already facing many problems dealing with money because […]
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Imagine someone you loved being murdered and killed, but when the police investigate, they don’t have the time or resources, and in the end, the case is dropped, leaving you and your family concerned and confused. Well, this does happen, and according to the New York Times, almost half of murder cases and about two-thirds […]
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Imagine going outside, just wanting to buy a few groceries, when all of a sudden, ICE and FBI agents stop you and ask for your ID and proof that you are a US citizen. This is the type of danger that immigrants face when they step outside. If the agents who stop you suspect that […]
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Imagine that you are walking down the street to your favorite coffee shop, only to find that all of the windows have been smashed in, and there is glass on the floor and spray paint everywhere. The owners and the employees are sweeping up the glass and there are tears in their eyes because they […]
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Actor Mark Ruffalo once said, “Climate change is the greatest threat to our existence in our short history on this planet. Nobody’s going to buy their way out of its effects.” Picture this: a world where summers are hotter than usual, winters are uncertain, and the animals you love are losing their home. These are […]
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Picture being told, “You talk really well for someone like you,” or getting ignored in a meeting just because of your gender or ethnicity. It can be hard trying to be yourself and express yourself in society while facing everyday microaggressions. These little comments are often brushed off as nothing, but they can seriously affect […]
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