KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Changing the World, One (Quantum) Step at a Time
April 12th, 2018
Stephen Hawking, who died in March at the age of 76, will be remembered as one of the world's greatest physicists.
New Orleans Hosts WrestleMania
April 11th, 2018
The 34th annual wrestling event, held this year at the Superdome in New Orleans, was also about giving back to the community.
New Postage Stamps Celebrate STEM Education
April 10th, 2018
New Forever stamps from the United States Postal Service spotlight the role that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics play in the 21st century.
Should the U.K. Abolish the Monarchy?
April 10th, 2018
The United Kingdom has been home to a royal family for centuries. Our Kid Reporter in England now asks: Is it time to move on?
A Dramatic Setting For Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
April 9th, 2018
A production of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies unfolds room by room at a historic mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
April 6th, 2018
Fifty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee, social justice advocates gather in the city to ask: “Where do we go from here?”
Behind the Lens
April 5th, 2018
Aaron Josefczyk, a professional photographer based in Ohio, shares insights with our Kid Reporter about his action-packed career.
Jacqueline Woodson and the Power of Stories
April 4th, 2018
The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature shares her thoughts about reading, writing, and hope with our Kid Reporter.
Sibling Rivalry on Ice
April 3rd, 2018
Sisters Hannah and Marissa Brandt both competed in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. But the ice hockey stars from Minnesota represented different countries.
The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
April 2nd, 2018
This year’s favorite performers are announced at an awards ceremony at the Forum in Los Angeles, California.
The Games Are On!
April 2nd, 2018
With the 2018 Commonwealth Games about to begin in Australia, our Kid Reporter gets tips from a top athlete.
The Museum of Failure Is a Success
March 30th, 2018
“Failure is essential for any kind of progress,” says the creator of a museum that showcases failed products.
The Secret Is Out!
March 29th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter attends the launch of her mother’s new middle-grade fantasy novel, The Serpent’s Secret.
Helping Students Reach Their Potential
March 28th, 2018
The Riekes Center in Menlo Park, California, helps students of all ages develop life skills, participate in athletic competition, take art lessons, and build character.
“Be Nice or Leave”
March 28th, 2018
New Orleans folk artist Robert Shaffer, who is known as Dr. Bob, turns old signs, bottle caps, and other found objects into colorful art.
Stanford Athletes Win NCAA Championship
March 27th, 2018
For the second year in a row, the Stanford University women’s swimming and diving team claims the NCAA title.
Students Call for Tougher Gun Laws
March 26th, 2018
At the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C., young people spoke out for stricter gun-control measures.
The Rebels Triumph
March 22nd, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with the cast and crew of Star Wars Rebels as the animated show concludes its four-year run on television.
Mount St. Helens Rumbles
March 21st, 2018
Recent rumblings near Mount St. Helens, a volcanic mountain in Skamania County, Washington, raised questions about preparedness for a major earthquake.
Obama: An Intimate Portrait
March 20th, 2018
In his new book, former White House photographer Pete Souza captures Barack Obama’s presidency in a series of iconic images.
A Snow-Delayed School Walkout
March 16th, 2018
Students at Acton-Boxbrough High School in Massachusetts participate in a walkout protesting gun violence around the country.
Rosemary Wells: Bunnies and Books
March 16th, 2018
Writer and illustrator Rosemary Wells, who is best-known for her Max & Ruby book series, offers advise to aspiring artists at a talk in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
USA Curling Brings Home Olympic Gold
March 15th, 2018
Our Kid Reporter talks with Olympic gold medalists John Shuster and Tyler George about their surprise curling victory in South Korea.
A Film Festival With a Focus
March 15th, 2018
The films at the New York International Children’s Film Festival are more than just entertainment. They open kids’ eyes to challenges and possibilities.
Students Stage School Walkouts Nationwide
March 14th, 2018
Tens of thousands of students at schools across the United States walk out of class to raise awareness about gun violence.