by Liliana, The Calhoun School, Class of 2020 As I sit behind my computer screen writing this post, the Amazon rainforest is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Out of the 550 million hectares of lush greenery that make up the Amazon rainforest, an approximate 900 thousand were
by Khadijah, The Calhoun School, Class of 2020 What is a refugee? A refugee is a person who has been forced to leave their country of origin due to war, famine, persecution, or natural disasters. There are roughly 70 million refugees in the world. Of that number,
I don’t know about you, but when it is my birthday, I look forward to spending time with friends, eating cake and getting PRESENTS!!! Well, sisters, Reese and Mia like presents too, but instead of asking for birthday presents for their 6th birthday, they asked friends
Kids for Positive Change features jubilant Joshua! Seven-year-old Joshua (Jah) was adopted from Uganda in 2015, where he did not know any English. Since moving to the United States, it is obvious he is a quick learner, thus having excelled in everything he tries. He is hilarious,
Fledge the Nest: Animals as our Teachers Did you know that before many birds can fly, they spend time on the ground? This is called the FLEDGLING PHASE and it can help you understand that being “grounded,” can help you fly! I was walking home from work
Camellia Steele possess extraordinary talent and an extraordinary heart. I had the pleasure of meeting this talented young lady, a few years back, at a local art show in Los Angeles, CA. I was immediately captivated by Camellia’s work. When I found out she was only 15