History (Education)

The Challenger crew. – Photo credit: NASA/Wikimedia Commons

Education, History (Education)

40 years after the Challenger exploded, one teacher shares how the ride was almost her fate

Jacalyn Wetzel

2/8/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

In Partnership With Levi Strauss Foundation →

brand-partnership, Family, Modern Families, Motherhood, partnerships, Popular, Sponsored

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026
John Adams' diary entries about trying to be productive feel remarkably relatable. – Photo credit: Images in the public domain

Education, History (Education)

John Adams’ 1756 diary entries are making people feel better about struggling to ‘lock in’ in 2026

Annie Reneau

2/8/2026
A Guernsey fishermen's sweater knitted in the traditional method. – Photo credit: Amanda Slater from Coventry, West Midlands, UK/Wikimedia Commons

Education, History (Education)

Textile expert shares why fishermen’s sweaters have diamond-shaped underarms and other cool features

Annie Reneau

2/6/2026
Harry Houdini and Annie Oakley are two examples of metaphors inspired by historically famous people. – Photo credit: Canva, Wikimedia Commons

Education, History (Education), Popular

15 intriguing metaphors we still use that were inspired by famous historical people

Emily Shiffer

2/3/2026
Winston Churchill was a talented painter. – Photo credit: Images via Wikipedia

Education, History (Education), Popular

Winston Churchill referred to his depression as the ‘Black Dog.’ He coped by creating art.

Emily Shiffer

1/27/2026