Society places value on being social. When we choose to bow out, people wonder what’s wrong. But sometimes healthy “me time” means: Just me. Two teens make fun of one who sits alone. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by student, Mahara...
Society often puts people into one of two categories: Intelligent and worthy of attention, or stupid and ignored. But who sets the standards we must live up to? A teen works out a mathematical formula. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by student,...
Children are often told: pipe down, keep quiet, shhh! But just maybe they have things to say that are worth hearing. A young man puts his finger to his lips. (Photo by Konstantin Postumitenko, Prostock-studio) This article, by student Ngesihle Dlamini, was produced...
We are faced with a world full of disaster and suffering but feel powerless. The result? We stop caring. Hands grasped in empathy. (Photo by Prostock-studio) This article by student Hamza Mohamed Ramadan Zahran was produced out of News Decoder’s school partnership...
There seems little point in trying when our chances are small that we will score big. But only when we accept disappointment can we realize our potential. A basketball player tries to make a shot. (Photo by dotshock) This article by student Jeremy Gitiba was produced...
Some think Big Tech is to blame for our inability to get off the social media that has left so many of us depressed. Why is it so hard to turn off the phone? Teenagers on their phones. (Illustration by News Decoder.) Editor’s note: This week Meta founder and CEO...
Shouting and screaming in anger pushes people away. When we take responsibility for our emotions, we can reach understanding and deepen our relationships. Two women in a discussion. (Photo by SDI Productions/Getty Images Signature) This article by student Rihab Smati...
With access to healthcare limited and expensive, many in Côte d’Ivoire and elsewhere turn to counterfeit drugs. A woman considers buying a bottle of medicine off a store shelf. (Photo by FatCamera/ Getty Images Signature) This article by student Haude Estefania Yapi...
Young people across the globe are taking to the streets. In Morocco one demand is clear: Give us an education that helps us navigate the world we live in. People take part in a youth-led protest against corruption and calling for healthcare and education reform,...
Every moment could be our last opportunity in life, and this acknowledgement gives weight to our actions while stripping away trivial distractions. A section of the painting “Death And Life” by Gustav Klimt, 1908. This article by student Jack Kapund...