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I procrastinated. And now I regret I never thanked “Mum.”
My landlord — “Mum” — treated me like her own son. But I procrastinated — and now regret I never showed her the gratitude she deserved.
COP26: Can world leaders save us from climate catastrophe?
Earth is headed towards unsustainably high temperatures. The jury is out whether world leaders at COP26 in Glasgow will be able to stave off disaster.
Hasty evacuation of Afghan refugees poses special challenges
After Kabul fell to the Taliban, the hurried evacuation of Afghans and COVID-19 have complicated efforts to find the refugees new homes overseas.
News Decoder kicks off fundraising campaign to extend reach
The funding drive will help News Decoder reach more young people around the world and offer new resources to educators. Consider a donation today.
Nobel Prize underscores risks to journalists and democracy
Press freedom is under assault around the world and journalists are in increased danger. The Nobel Peace Prize highlights threats to the Fourth Estate.
Elections in Hungary will be a bellwether for the world
Hungary opened the first cracks in Soviet Communism. Now, the world awaits its elections pitting a right-wing populist against a liberal opposition.
Space debris is a problem nations need to tackle now
High-speed debris is piling up in space, threatening vital satellites. Nations are developing needed techniques to clean up space and prevent hazards.
In the U.S., a slow, steady march towards racial tolerance
In 1958, 4% of Americans approved of marriages between Blacks and whites. Now 94% approve. Data shows increasing racial tolerance in the U.S.
U.S. faces stiff tests to its strategy in eastern Africa
A civil war in Ethiopia and mounting criticism of Rwanda’s leader are increasingly imperiling U.S. strategy in volatile eastern Africa.
News Decoder trustee to head United World Colleges network
Faith Abiodun, a News Decoder trustee, has been named head of United World Colleges International, a vast network of 18 schools on 4 continents.
Teenage pregnancies soar in Africa as schools shut for COVID
In Africa as elsewhere, many schools have shut classes due to COVID-19. With more girls at home, teenage pregnancies have spiked in some nations.
We knew some Afghanistan lessons long ago. Others need time.
Many of us sensed a doomed U.S. mission in Afghanistan years ago and had drawn lessons. But the final costs of the invasion are still being tallied.
News Decoder partner honors teachers in journalism education
Innovative educators from Bolivia, the U.S. and Nigeria have won awards for teaching why news matters and the dangers journalists face.
Is the U.S. superpower decaying as the Roman Empire did?
Primitive tribes helped topple the powerful Roman Empire. Did attacks on the U.S. by Islamist extremists 20 years ago augur the end of a superpower?
Now, as COVID eases, do we need to worry about inflation?
Many nations’ economies are bouncing back from COVID-19, putting upward pressure on prices. The jury’s out on whether inflation is back to haunt us.
As in Afghanistan, Islamist extremists endanger West Africa
Islamist extremists are threatening fragile nations in West Africa. Will Afghanistan’s fall to the Taliban yield lessons for France in the Sahel?
New partners, new faces as News Decoder makes a fresh start
Two new academic partners expand News Decoder’s community to 15 countries, and new staff bring fresh ideas as our non-profit starts its 7th year.
News Decoder students dive deeper into journalism over break
Students from the Thacher School in California, a News Decoder partner, gained first-hand experience in non-profit, fashion and television journalism.
COVID-19 is exposing deadly gaps in global public health
COVID-19 could have brought out the best in humanity. Instead, public health programs have fallen short, exposing us to a resurgence of diseases.
We were born after 9/11. Help us understand the attacks.
My generation was born after 9/11. Twenty years after that day, the attacks resonate with us, but we need historical context to grasp why they occurred.
Despite grim news, I’m upbeat — somewhat — as I turn 79.
My 79th birthday is a chance to survey the state of the world. So much news is full of despair, yet I feel mostly upbeat about progress that’s been made.
Oil may lie below our school. So can frackers drill there?
The U.S. government owns the rights to any oil under our school. So, could frackers drill on campus? Turns out, the only certainty is the need to vote.
I once saw Taliban take Kabul. Recapture is Western fiasco.
The Taliban have seized power in Afghanistan after another failed foreign intervention. Will they ease their hard line? And what lessons can be learned?
It’s official: We’re to blame for the climate crisis
It’s taken more than a century, but experts now say humans are definitely to blame for the climate crisis. Will a UN report spur nations to take action?
9/11 scarred Americans. But will we remember its lessons?
New Yorkers will never forget the attack on our city of 20 years ago. But will Americans remember the lessons of 9/11 and of the war in Afghanistan?
How risk perceptions affect our responses to COVID-19
Our responses to COVID-19 have been driven by facts and perceptions of risk. As vaccinations increase, is it time for these perceptions to change?
Online platform enables youth to showcase their athletic talent
Wesley Mukerinkindi and Gaetan Ekoondo wanted to help youth pitch their skills to professional sports teams. Here’s what they created.
Biden doubles down on Trump’s moves to confront a rising China
Trump’s administration launched a sea change in U.S.-China relations. Is Joe Biden raising the stakes in taking tough action against China?
You’re young and wonder where you’re headed? Find a mentor.
Many young people don’t know what they want to study or what career to choose. Giuliana Nicolucci-Altman’s advice? Find a mentor to inspire you.
Top educators hear News Decoder students at global meeting
Three students from News Decoder partner schools offered their thoughts on the future of international schools at a recent meeting of top educators.
Do you want to become a successful entrepreneur? Read on!
Not every successful entrepreneur wants above all to make money. But they do share certain traits. Read on if you want to break out on your own.
Populous Indonesia’s economic growth threatened by COVID-19
The world’s fourth most populous nation, Indonesia is struggling to keep fast-spreading COVID-19 from undermining its economic growth prospects.
Youthful Pip Lewis looks at human nature through her music
A graduate of a News Decoder partner school, Pip Lewis is juggling her studies with her passion for music — and winning accolades along the way.
The rich are getting richer. How can we reduce inequality?
The gap between rich and poor in many nations is widening. But stock markets are not the culprit. Here’s what can be done to curb economic inequality.
News outfits win prizes for COVID-19 reporting for kids
A News Decoder partner has awarded prizes to news organizations in five countries for innovative reporting on COVID-19 for kids.
Here’s how Lucy Jaffee got ahead of the press pack
Lucy Jaffee interviewed a top expert to get a jump on the mainstream press in a landmark free-speech case that reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
COVID has given me, a city boy, the joy of discovering foxes
Little did I know that leaving New York City during COVID-19 lockdown would bring me and my camera face-to-face with wild foxes.
Student at News Decoder partner school attends FBI program
Samara Friedman of Friends Seminary in New York City, a News Decoder partner school, has won a spot in a selective FBI youth program.
Here’s how one man coaxes Americans to get their COVID shot
Aaron Carroll’s job is to persuade Americans to get their COVID-19 shot. His technique? To listen and provide solid information.
News Decoder opens new chapter with leadership changes
In a leadership shuffle, Lauren Heuser, who has helped News Decoder grow its global network of partners, will be succeeded by Maria Krasinski.
The world is struggling to manage its aging population
The world’s population is aging. How are we to pay for the pensions and healthcare of a burgeoning number of elderly?
News Decoder extends reach with new partner in Rwanda
Kepler in Rwanda adds a new university program to News Decoder’s community, extending our reach to 20 partners in 15 countries.
Tracking asteroids — to shield Earth and probe life’s origin
Scientists are on the lookout for asteroids that could pose a danger to Earth but which could also hold the key to understanding life’s origin.
The Olympic Games: Tarnished but clinging to their ideals
Dogged by corruption and politics, the Olympic Games may seem outmoded. But their ideals survive, and the Games motivate athletes and excite fans.
Youth at News Decoder school featured in reporting project
A reporting project profiling youth who are fighting climate change includes two students at a News Decoder partner school in Belgium.
China investment in Sri Lanka raises eyebrows in U.S., India
A huge port city project backed by China in Sri Lanka has the U.S. and India worried about Beijing’s sway in the South Asian island nation.
Cape Town, Lima offer examples for water-deprived San Diego
As arid San Diego struggles to ensure adequate water supplies, the city can look to Cape Town and Lima for examples of how to dodge disaster.
Inspired by News Decoder, students in Romania start magazine
They’ve worked with News Decoder for a year. Now students at a school in Romania have launched a magazine — a first in their city.
Pope pushes “synodality” dialog to reform Catholic Church
Pope Francis is pushing a tricky reform drive, called “synodality,” that puts ordinary people at the core of the hierarchical Catholic Church.
Why studying abroad can be right for a young person
Elisabeth Wachtel learned a second language, made friends and lifted her chances of college admission by studying abroad for a year of high school.