Egyptians Rejoice After Forcing President Out
After more than 18 days of gathering in the streets, the Egyptian people were victorious: on Friday, February 11, Egyptian President Mubarak was forced out.
Month: February 2011
Your Turn: What's Behind Valentine's Day Flowers
Most of the flowers sold on Valentine’s Day come from countries in Latin America where workers aren’t paid well and are exposed to harmful chemicals. Kids share their opinion on buying cut flowers for people they love.
Kids Face More Police in Schools
The police force in New York City schools is the fifth largest police force in the country. The more police in schools, the more likely kids are to be arrested and suspended.
Italy Boots Out Plastic Bags
In January 2011, Italy became the first country in the European Union to ban plastic bags nationwide
M.L.K., a poem
In honor of Black History Month, here is a poem about Martin Luther King, Jr. by nine-year-old Laila Swingle.
