From a young age, it’s important for children to learn to respect their country. They need to understand the sacrifices made by brave people who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. One way to show this respect is by standing up during the National Anthem. Sadly, not many young people do this anymore. Before 1931, The Star-Spangled Banner was already a well-known song, but it became the official national anthem that year. For those unfamiliar with its history, the lyrics come from a poem called The Defence of Fort

When disaster strikes, like the powerful storms that hit the southern United States recently, it can feel like the world is full of darkness. But in those tough times, something amazing happens—heroes step in. They’re not always people we know, and we may never see them again, but they’re there to help, and sometimes, they even save lives. One woman had a terrifying experience during Hurricane Milton. She told Fox News that she was trying to walk to a friend’s house, but after just four blocks, she realized she couldn’t

In August 2017, Tony Alarcon’s phone rang unexpectedly. Like most parents, he thought it was just another telemarketer. But this time, he answered. A call from school is always nerve-wracking for a parent. Tony’s heart started racing. Was Demetra okay? Had something gone wrong at school? The truth, however, was something Tony could never have expected. It was a typical summer day in Northern California, and the temperature was soaring to a hot 90 degrees. That morning, Tony had dropped off his 13-year-old daughter, Demetra, at Raymond J. Fisher Middle