KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Helping Others See the Light
June 22nd, 2018
Virginia Jacko may have lost her eyesight, but the president and CEO of Miami Lighthouse has plenty of vision.
A Rally for Immigrants’ Rights
June 21st, 2018
After President Trump instituted a “zero tolerance” policy that separated families at the U.S.-Mexico border, many Americans responded with outrage.
A Champion of the Arts
June 21st, 2018
Kim Defibaugh believes in the power of art to help us express who we are and what we believe.
The 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
June 20th, 2018
Middle- and high-school students are honored for their creativity and originality at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Students Help the Homeless in Portland
June 18th, 2018
Students at Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, share meals and camaraderie with families and individuals who are homeless.
A Book Buddy That Barks
June 15th, 2018
A unique program at a Massachusetts library helps kids develop a love of reading by reading to a therapy dog.
Celebrating Theater at the Tony Awards
June 13th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter covers the 75th annual awards ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
The CDC Spotlights Lab Workers
June 13th, 2018
On a visit to the CDC in Atlanta, our Kid Reporter learns about the vital role that lab workers play in public health and safety.
Birthplace of the National Anthem
June 11th, 2018
How a poem written in 1814 became the basis for “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Friendship Is the Best Medicine
June 11th, 2018
A 10-year-old girl with Type 1 Diabetes explains what the disease is and how her best friend helps her manage it.
Saving Our Oceans Through Art
June 11th, 2018
A Massachusetts-based contest invites students from around the world to promote ocean activism through creativity.
The Making of RBG
June 8th, 2018
A new documentary explores the groundbreaking career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
What to Do About Bullies
June 6th, 2018
A short film by Daniel Bydlowski at the Greenwich International Film Festival sparks a conversation about an age-old problem.
Cosplay Rules the Day
June 6th, 2018
At Houston Comicpalooza, fans share their love of science-fiction movies, superheroes, cosplay, comic books, and more.
Sports and Fitness Day at the White House
June 5th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter attends an event at the White House that is designed to encourage students to get involved in school and community sports programs.
A Chef Helps Create “Edible” Schoolyards
June 4th, 2018
Chef Alice Waters wants to get students thinking about the food they eat and the future of the planet.
The Joy of Cooking—for Kids
June 4th, 2018
Through its TV programs and publications, America’s Test Kitchen celebrates the joy of cooking. Now, ATK will help kids develop their culinary skills.
Memorial Day Rituals
June 1st, 2018
Memorial Day is a time to remember the people who died while serving in America’s armed forces.
A Holocaust Survivor Shares His Story
June 1st, 2018
David Wisnia tells our Kid Reporter how he came to serve in the United States military after surviving Auschwitz, a concentration camp in Poland.
Lulu: The Rhino That Raises Awareness
May 31st, 2018
A baby rhinoceros at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is helping visitors understand more about a critically endangered species.
Asian Americans Tell Their Stories
May 30th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with four Asian Americans who have made it to the top of their respective fields and shattered stereotypes along the way.
Sharing a Love of Reading
May 18th, 2018
Three picture book authors describe how stories help us understand the world—and make us laugh.
A Ride on Steel Vengeance
May 16th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter takes a ride on a “hyper-hybrid” roller coaster that recently opened at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio.
Remembering the Fallen
May 11th, 2018
A traveling memorial honors U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
In Japan, Hanami Captivates Locals and Tourists
May 10th, 2018
Hanami, the Japanese custom of enjoying the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, is in full bloom each spring.