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...
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...
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...
Your coach and team count on you to play your best. You’ve got class assignments due and tests to study for. Your friends want you to go out. Where’s the time? A soccer player is juxtaposed against a warning on a blackboard that homework is due....
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...