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One Teacher’s Eye-Opening Technique to Bullying Prevention

June 27, 2016 By Zac Pingle

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 22 percent of children are bullied during the school year. Of the victims of bullying, only 64 percent of them will report the incident, according to another study by the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. This can make combating the national problem of bullying […]

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David Gilkey, Lost but Never Forgotten

June 14, 2016 By Zac Pingle

David Gilkey was an NPR journalist who took photos of war, famine, and disease to spread awareness of human conditions around the world. Because of the footage and pictures that Gilkey published, the world became a more connected place. His photos and videos allowed people to witness and feel the despair, sorrow, and also hope […]

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Carl Jones, the Man Who Saved Nine Species from Extinction

May 31, 2016 By Zac Pingle

Photo Credit: Vikash Tatayah, Durrel Wildlife Conservation Trust Carl Jones is credited with saving not only several species on the brink of extinction, but for also saving entire ecosystems. This achievement has awarded him with an Indianapolis Prize along with $250,000. Jones started his career in conservationalism on the Island of Mauritius, an island off the […]

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Ralph Nader, Leading the Fight for Automotive Safety

May 23, 2016 By Zac Pingle

Safety is always a factor when buying a car. Features like airbags, safety belts, crumple zones, and shatterproof windshields are designed to protect the driver and passengers, but have you ever wondered how these features came to be in your car? It might surprise you that at one point most safety features of cars were […]

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13 Officers that Went Beyond the Call of Duty

May 18, 2016 By Zac Pingle

President Obama awarded Public Safety Medals of Valor to 13 law enforcement officers on Monday, May 16th. The officers were recognized for their acts of bravery that helped save the lives of many. “To a person, each of these honorees acted without regard to their own safety,” said Obama during the ceremony.   We would […]

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