“Developing both of those languages well is very important for immigrants and for any kids of color," said Cynthia Garcia Coll, Brown University professor and developmental psychologist.
"When I first came, I was scared. There were many people from different countries, talking in their native languages, and like I didn’t really understand what’s going on."
Young journalists typically begin work on a radio project with enthusiasm and a basic idea for a
story.
But where can they go for help to rein in an idea, find the right interviewees, develop questions
or refocus a story idea that didn’t go in the direction planned?
It seems to be a law of nature: No kid has a perfect family, particularly after bratty siblings, parents and eccentric relatives are factored in. But while every family has its problems, teens like Tiffany arguably have more than most....
Last year, seven teens who were "aging out" of the foster- care system wrote a letter outlining concerns about the system and suggesting ways to make placements easier. Among those suggestions: * Keep siblings in touch. "Some of us go...
Approximately 5,000 Chinese children are adopted by U.S. citizens every year. One of those children not only was able to revisit her roots in China but also wrote a book about it. Ten-year-old Ying Ying Fry wrote "Kids Like Me in China"...
If someone told you he was adopted, you might look at his adoptive
parents to notice any physical differences. But by focusing on
appearances, you might overlook the love and actions of a "normal"
family. Kate Burke, president of the...
Stories about adoption have made the headlines and are receiving
increased visibility. While topics surrounding adoption are openly
discussed - from agency vs. independent placements to finding
biological parents - most of the...