Education is a fundamental human right for all people. Education is especially critical for the tens of millions of children and youth affected by conflict and disasters, and yet it is often significantly disrupted in emergency situations, denying learners the transformative effects of quality education. In this article, America House English Language Resident, Meagan, shares some tips for educators and students on how to make the learning process effective even in times of crisis.

Participating in exchange programs is a great opportunity to widen your worldviews and gain new experiences. Especially now, when physical border isn’t much of a barrier anymore, many young people share their cultures with each other. Click to read about fascinating international experience of a Ukrainian student in the U.S.

With three degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and MBA from Harvard University, Sal was working as a hedge fund analyst in Boston. In 2004, Sal began remotely tutoring his cousin, helping with math. Many students eagerly asked Sal to tutor them, too. In order to reach a growing number of students, Sal began posting short videos on YouTube.

Throughout history, many of the most influential books in history have been criticized or banned for presenting unpopular opinions, inappropriate material, or revolutionary ideas. Here are 7 books that have been banned in the past 50 years.