Occupy changed the face of activism and how groups use technology to recruit and organize its activists. Its trademark sit-ins have been emulated for a variety of purposes, and its organizing slogan, “We are the 99%!” has shaped conversations and attitudes across the country.

Lots of excitement and pomp at the conventions.

How easy is it for teens to get access to guns?

“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.

For years, parents and educators have debated whether it is effective to pay students to improve their grades or behavior. Recently, Harvard economist Roland Fryer set out to test the practice.

Dancing has swept American popular culture, from TV shows such as “Glee” and “So You Think You Can Dance” to “High School Musical” productions on the stage and screen.

As adolescents walk into YouthVille Detroit, they enter a place where staff members not only know their names, but their backgrounds and life goals as well.

“Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” is based on the book (2005) by Rick Riordan. This is the first book of the series. The movie and the book, however, have quite a few differences. Whole sections of the book are omitted from the movie. While some aren’t that important, one major plot point — how Percy learns he is a demigod — makes the story make a lot less sense. If you are a fan of the book, you will notice a lot of other differences, too.

Second Helpings is an Indianapolis service organization has been providing food and job training for the last 12 years.