Autocrats are on the rise all over the world. Why would a voter choose one over a candidate that believes in democracy? Two ballot boxes give voters the choice of democracy vs dictatorship. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 31 March 2024, voters...
Living in a globalized world means appreciating the nuance of diverse perspectives and shared experiences. Global Citizenship Education (Canva). The field of education loves its buzzphrases. Standards-based grading. Project-based learning. Media literacy education. ...
Carrie Simpson of The Tatnall School centers global awareness, activism and inquiry in her teaching. She wins this month’s Faculty Spotlight award. News Decoder’s faculty point person at The Tatnall School, Carrie Simpson. (Carrie Simpson) In the first year of...
One correspondent’s quest to procure French nationality and the maroon and gold passport that proclaims one a citizen of Europe. A French passport. (Getty Images Signature) It requires stamina and determination to become French. It took me three years to thread...
The plight of these “Lost Boys” didn’t stop after they escaped danger. They’re U.S. citizens today but wrestle with what it means to succeed in America. Sudanese refugee Kuol Deng laughs as he explains how he watches Western movies with his...