DISCUSSION: Can Gaming Teach You To Be a Better Citizen?
While video games usually get a negative rap for teaching kids bad habits and manners, organizers say that games like Minecraft can actually teach important online social skills.
Lissa Soep
Can Gaming Teach You To Be a Better Citizen?
While video games usually get a negative rap for teaching kids bad habits and manners, organizers say that games like Minecraft can actually teach important online social skills.
Why I’m Not A Democrat… Or A Republican
Growing up, my understanding of politics can be summed up in two words: Republican and Democrat. But now that I’m 18, I don’t identify with any political party. My own political involvement mostly happens in front of a computer screen.
DIY Toolkit: How To Make An Infographic
In this lesson, we’ll walk you through the basics of making your own infographic, depending on the data at hand.
DIY: How To Make An Infographic
In this lesson, we’ll walk you through the basics of making your own infographic, depending on the data at hand.
Unlocked: Juvenile Probation Reformed
Back in 2000, Wayne County made some major changes to its juvenile probation system, making the program more therapeutic. Before reforms in Wayne County, the recidivism rate for juveniles was about six in ten kids. Now the recidivism rate is low — holding steady at around 16 percent.
Unlocked: From Probation to Incarceration
In recent years, Alameda country’s incarcerated juvenile population dropped by half. Now, instead of using detention centers that remove kids from their homes, judges are ordering young offenders into the probation system. But the system presents hidden challenges.
The Hazards of Growing Up on Treasure Island: One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth
Some residents who live on Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay are concerned about exposure to toxins, because many areas on the island have been marked as radioactive. Young people who live there worry about potential health risks.
Should Families Teach Kids How To Use Guns (Safely)?
Introduction For many families, the presence of guns in the home is considered pretty normal. According to the Pew Research…