KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Walt Disney World Reopens in Florida
July 27th, 2020
After its forced closure in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the theme park welcomes visitors back, with new safety guidelines in place.
Top Filipino-American Journalist Is Convicted of Cyberlibel
July 26th, 2020
When investigative reporter Maria Ressa was charged with a crime, many critics accused the government of the Philippines of trying to silence the press.
A Champion of Immigrants’ Rights
July 24th, 2020
In Washington State, lawyer Jorge Baron leads a nonprofit organization that assists and defends immigrants and refugees.
For Many, the Pandemic Is a Puzzling Time
July 24th, 2020
After states around the country instituted stay-at-home orders, jigsaw puzzles found a popularity not seen since the Great Depression.
Teens Campaign for Racial Equality
July 24th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with two of the six teenage girls who are sparking change in Nashville.
Caring for Rescue Cats in Hawaii
July 23rd, 2020
This summer, our Kid Reporter is volunteering at a nonprofit rescue organization on the island of Oahu.
Helping Healthcare Workers in California
July 20th, 2020
When the pandemic started, volunteers in the Bay Area helped address the PPE shortage.
This is America — From the Primaries to the Pandemic to the Protests
July 15th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter got ready to cover the 2020 presidential primary elections, and then everything changed.
Meet the New Baby-sitters
July 13th, 2020
Our Kid Reporters talk with the breakout stars of The Baby-Sitters Club, a new TV show from Netflix.
A Challenger in Kentucky Senate Race
July 12th, 2020
After a tumultous primary election in Kentucky, retired Marine pilot Amy McGrath will try to unseat U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on November 3.
Behind the Scenes of the Lion King
July 10th, 2020
The story, puppetry, and pageantry of the long-running musical have inspired generations of theatergoers.
My Hero Is You: Helping Kids Cope With the Coronavirus
July 7th, 2020
An online storybook published by the WHO and UNICEF helps children cope with their fears during the pandemic.
The Pandemic Throws Shade on Summer Camps
July 6th, 2020
In New Jersey, summer camps will be able to reopen on July 6, but things will look very different.
During the Pandemic, a “Much-Deserved” Break for Wildlife
June 29th, 2020
Amid widespread stay-at-home orders, some animals were able to find a little peace.
New Jersey Students Cope With Remote Learning
June 26th, 2020
Fourth graders in South Orange tell our Kid Reporter about the pros and cons of learning at home during the pandemic.
Juneteenth Jubilees in Louisiana
June 19th, 2020
A celebration of the unofficial end of slavery in the United States takes on a new significance amid the Black Lives Matter movement.
Understanding the Coronavirus
June 18th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter talks with scientists at the CDC about confronting the pandemic, which has hit the U.S. particularly hard.
In California, a Hold on Kids’ Sports
June 17th, 2020
During the pandemic, young athletes have had to find creative ways to exercise.
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge
June 12th, 2020
Before the pandemic, our Kid Reporter visited the set of the new game show.
Black Lives Matter
June 9th, 2020
Our Kid Reporter attends a protest for racial justice with friends and family members in West Orange, New Jersey.
“No Justice, No Peace” in Louisville
June 5th, 2020
Protesters in Louisville, Kentucky, demand accountability for the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans.
“Finding Sally”—A Filmmaker Tells Her Aunt’s Story
June 4th, 2020
In a new documentary, Tamara Dawait pieces together the story of her aunt, who mysteriously disappeared in Ethiopia in the 1970s.
Peaceful Protests in a Georgia Town
June 1st, 2020
In Woodstock, Georgia, people of all ages gathered to protest the police killing of George Floyd and racial injustice.
Traveling Back to Van Gogh’s World
June 1st, 2020
A themed restaurant and shop in Hong Kong immerse visitors in the life and art of the 19th-century Dutch painter.
TikTokking With Jami Kinton
May 28th, 2020
During the pandemic, an Ohio actress and model has gone viral with her hilarious skits on social media.