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In a busy bus station, there is a little girl sitting all alone on a bench. She stares at the floor as all the busy travelers rush around her. She does not move.

Some of the people are in such a big hurry that they do not notice her. Other people look at her, but they think, “She is not my daughter. She is someone else’s responsibility. I am sure her mother and father must be close.” They continue running to where they need to go. Read more ›

Education in the United States consists of separate stages of education – preschool, primary, secondary and higher education. It is controlled and funded at three levels: federal, state and local governments.

All US states have compulsory education laws for children from ages five to eight to ages sixteen to eighteen, depending on the state. The education program may vary among states and school districts, but all states are required by law to test public school students to ensure they are achieving the desired level of minimum education.

Valerie studies at a big university. At the same time, she maintains a full-time job so that she can pay for her tuition and her living expenses. So Valerie spends most of the day at the office, then goes to class three days a week. She also stays up late at night to study for her classes.

Valerie does not do any physical exercise. Between work and university, she is so busy that she thinks she does not have time for any physical activity. Read more ›