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Summer is just around the corner! Level up with CodeCombat, by practicing your coding skills to guide your chosen hero through dungeons full of enemies and gems! This RPG style game teaches computer and coding skills such as Python, JavaScript, C++, and more. Unlock new levels as you play, along … Read more
What kind of poet are you? Do you like writing with a strong sense of rhythm and cadence, in sync with the pulse and beat of a song? Or would you rather express yourself through metaphors and powerful images that light up the imagination? In April, commemorated as National Poetry … Read more
Rosa Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley in Alabama, on February 4, 1913. She is best known for her act of civil disobedience which helped spur the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s. In 1954, Rosa Parks was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of … Read more
James Earl “Jimmy” Carter was born on October 1, 1924 and lived to see 100. He passed away on December 29, 2024. Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States. He was 52 years old when he took office in 1977. Prior to his presidency, he was the … Read more
Winter holiday season is upon us, and that means it is time for holiday music! You can listen to plenty songs and instrumental music in the Music Online: Popular Music Collection.
Thanksgiving Day is the last Thursday in November, and a big turkey dinner is traditional. How did this holiday start?
California has 21 historical missions along the coast from San Diego to San Francisco. They were built by the Spanish between 1769 and 1822. These historic buildings can be visited and toured. Some are still active Catholic parishes. They are each about a day’s travel apart by walking, although these days you can drive the whole distance in one day.
When you go back to school after a summer of fun, it can be hard to get back to work. The LearningExpress Student Centers, one for Grades 4-8 and one for High School, are a good place to practice study skills and get homework help!
Have you ever started watching something and thought “why aren’t they dancing?” Then Medici.tv‘s Ballets might be just right for you! Ballet is a unique artform that blends the athleticism of dancing with the storytelling of theater. With Medici.tv you can stream ballets from around the world. Watch exciting performances … Read more
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