The Animated Musical Adventure, “Moana 2,” dives into deeper plots as the sequel to the fan-favorite “Moana,” approaches audiences.  The movie introduces viewers to a new conflict right from the start: a curse separates people from all islands. A call from Moana’s ancestors brings her to explore the island of Motufetu and destroy the curse. This story provides a pathway for Moana and...

Millions of students sit down, open their devices or testing books, and think in silence for hours straight. They are taking the standardized assessments presented to most students across the United States each year. To understand the modern situation, the origins of standardized testing (information about which is provided by the National Education Association) need to be considered. Throughout...