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The Monitor's ViewGoodnight, pre-K gapA study pops an inequality myth in finding American kids are not only better prepared for early schooling but those from lower-income or minority homes saw a reduced gap with white kids. One probable cause: better qualities of character.
Arts that enrich, engage, and enhanceScience and art are inseparable - for students and for all of us.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer from a lake
A Christian Science perspective: On finding a moment to pray for peace and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewIraq’s opportunity in the battle for MosulAs Iraq prepares to retake its second-largest city from Islamic State, it can use the expected victory to renew efforts to restore an historic harmony between Sunnis and Shiites.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHonesty for the world
A Christian Science perspective: What keeping our integrity does.
The Monitor's ViewEurope’s post-Brexit identity searchA Sept. 16 summit of the remaining EU leaders must start a deep search for what binds the European Union other than economic convenience and preventing war and atrocities.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHealing conflict and illness through prayer
A Christian Science perspective: Jesus’ teachings are provable today.
The Monitor's ViewBritain’s audit of injusticeA society’s first step to reduce inequality is to make sure government provides services without bigotry. Britain’s new prime minister is trying a novel approach: an audit of government injustice.
Global NewsstandTurkish rally a positive sign, preelection prep a good move, Thai government best of bad choices, safety measures needed near water, world ignoring YemenA roundup of global commentary for the Aug. 29, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Food waste, gun control debateLetters to the editor for the Aug. 29, 2016 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA quest for peace in my life
A Christian Science perspective: On finding a deeper sense of peace.
The Monitor's ViewHow humility won Colombia’s peace dealAs Colombians prepare to vote on a carefully crafted peace proposal that would end a long war, they must remember how each side in the talks had to learn humility, helped along by a focus on those who suffered most in the war.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe greatest teacher
A Christian Science perspective: We can learn priceless lessons from the teachings of Christ Jesus.
The Monitor's ViewMuslims and Europe, swimming chic by chicBans in France on wearing ‘burkini’ swimwear only alienates Muslims. Europe must find better ways to encourage integration, not feed into Islamic State’s playbook.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe ‘living God’
A Christian Science perspective: What does it mean that God is a ‘living God’?
The Monitor's ViewA jihadist’s cultural redemptionA former leader in an Al Qaeda affiliate admits guilt – and regret – in a world court for destroying ancient artifacts in Timbuktu, Mali. His advice to jihadists: Save all of humanity’s cherished culture rather than destroy it.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraying for the world
A Christian Science perspective: Prayer for mankind brings blessings.
The Monitor's ViewPulling kids from war’s rubbleGlobal reaction to children in conflicts – as soldiers, refugees, or among the injured – has improved as more nations presume innocence for the youngest and most vulnerable.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe inherent intelligence and ability of children
A Christian Science perspective: Where does wisdom come from?
The Monitor's ViewA new approach to ending terrorismIn a TV speech, Morocco’s king appeals to the millions of Moroccans living in the West to counter the false arguments of Islamic State that might appeal to disaffected young Muslims and lead them to violent acts.
