We learn that it is good to share what we have with those less fortunate. But when those around us simply take, important social bonds begin to fray. Two hands beg for help. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock) This article by student Ayira Browne was produced out of News...
Language shapes how people perceive each other. Small differences in pronunciation can affect who is welcomed or dismissed. But language can also be a bridge. Two women in conversation. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article by student Fatma Ezzahra Rziga was...
Live out of suitcases for months at a time, and you learn what to leave behind. It’s not the physical stuff that matters but connections you make and keep. Suitcases beside a taxi. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was produced exclusively for News...
Bullies gain their power when people fear them. But sometimes our own inner strength is more powerful. A schoolgirl is bullied by classmates. Illustration by News Decoder. This article, by student Anderson Tuyizere, was produced out of News Decoder’s school...
When the screen becomes your escape from depression, can you find a way to face the reality around you? A young girl stares at her computer screen. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by student Ange Umugisha, was produced out of News Decoder’s school...
Staying strong during hard times is the key to success. Set yourself some personal goals and don’t be afraid to accept help from kind people. Two hands grasp each other. (Image by simarik/Getty Images Signature) This article, by student Aloys Bizimana, was...
Bring people who speak different languages and come from different cultures into the same project and things can get messy. But the results are worth it. People around a table offer ideas in different languages. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...
When we compare ourselves to others we feel lesser. But it is what makes you different that people will appreciate. Embrace what really makes you you. A teenager sits alone, head down, hugging her knees. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by high school...
Playing on a different team in a different country is disorienting. But on the field the only question is this: Can you play? Two images of the author playing soccer during her first year of high school. (Photos courtesy of Helen Milito) This article, by high school...
A trip to Bordeaux, France opened the eyes of three U.S. teens in ways they hadn’t expected. The Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Christopher “Breck” DuPaul) This article was produced out of News Decoder’s school...