Raising a child with autism carries special challenges. Confronting the ignorance of society shouldn’t be one of them. A Tanzanian flag set against the colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces that signify autism awareness. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by...
This prize-winning student podcast explores how faith and power — forces that can be used for good — may be misused for personal gain. The result is tragic. A photo of the Guyanese rainforest superimposed on a map showing Guyana. (Image adapted from Canva/Getty...
Ask people at random what countries emit the most greenhouse gases and you find we have a long way to go in educating people about climate change. A surveyor asks a person on the street about climate change. (Illustration by News Decoder based on Canva image) This...
Grapes are notoriously sensitive to weather. That leaves grape growers struggling to adapt to the long-term effects of climate change. A vineyard in the Wallonia region of Belgium glows with autumn colors, the vines stretching in neat rows across rolling hills. (By...
When fire swept through Southern California, it left a trail of toxic waste in Los Angeles from such mundane possessions as vacuums, power tools and e-cars. A car drives past homes and vehicles destroyed by the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades Bowl Mobile...
Racial bias isn’t readily apparent in Latvia. But simply how you use your voice can set you apart as a foreigner. People tell a young woman to be quiet. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by student Aida Sherwani, tied for second prize in the 18th News...
As rising sea levels force migration of people, the languages they speak can get dispersed and die out. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by high school student Arya Sharma was produced out of News Decoder’s school partnership program and won an Honorable...
In academia, a cookie-cutter approach to teaching and learning doesn’t always work when students come from diverse geographic regions, cultures and ethnicities. University students in a classroom. (Credit: ferrantraite/Getty Images Signature) This article, by...
Nepotism has a bad name because it gives an unfair advantage to those with connections. But isn’t it natural to get a helping hand from friends or family? A sign for a casting call. (Credit: Ryan Kawailani Ozawa) This article, by high school student Chloe Abel...
Critics of grade inflation argue that it cheats students who work hard for grades. But to others, letters don’t represent the many ways a student can excel. A school essay with a grade of A+. (Credit: Africa images) This article, by high school student Stella...