Books that are difficult to read win literary prizes. But if you want everyone to read your work, don’t make it longer than it needs to be. Unnecessary words are being cleaned off a counter top. Illustration by News Decoder. Writers love words. But for every...
For our 11th birthday we brought together people from across the world, young and old, to explore the power of journalism and education to amplify voices. Video replay of the Decoder Dialogue, “Writing to Be Heard” on 9 June 2026. In an age defined by...
Schools are limiting how and when teens can use their phones. But some students say: Maybe give us a heads up first and ask what we think? Teens use phones in a school hallway even though a chalkboard tells them it is against the rules. (Illustration by News Decoder)...
Upon adulthood, we are expected to saddle credit card debts and student loans, and sign leases and salary contracts. But schools mostly ignore all that. A young person tries to make sense of mortgage rates. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced out...
High-achieving teens prioritize schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Who has time to sleep? But by flipping that scenario, could they achieve more? A student asleep in a class. (Photo by Monkey Business Images) This article was produced out of News Decoder’s...