KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Reflecting on the 9/11 Attacks
September 13th, 2021
On the 20th anniversary of the attacks, our Kid Reporter talks with an education expert at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.
Portraits of Power
September 2nd, 2021
Our Kid Reporter talks with Tyler Gordon, a 15-year-old artist from California whose new book showcases the portraits he created of people who inspire him.
Keeping Oceans Clean
September 1st, 2021
The Ocean Heroes Bootcamp offers tools to young people who want to take action against ocean pollution.
The Great Monarch Migrations
September 1st, 2021
Every fall, monarch butterflies head south to warmer climates. But their population has seen a dramatic decline in recent years.
A New Wave of COVID-19 Hits South Korea
September 1st, 2021
A fourth wave of the contagious disease has escalated fear in this East Asian country of 51 million people.
The Life of an FBI Agent
August 26th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter talks with the FBI’s Edward You about his career fighting bioweapons.
Ice Cream Entrepreneur Shares Sweet Story of Success
August 26th, 2021
After taking a big risk, the Mitchell brothers of Cleveland, Ohio, are happy owners of several ice cream shops that bear their name.
Kids Learn About Ocean Safety
August 23rd, 2021
In California, junior lifeguard programs help kids learn about water safety, first aid, and sportsmanship while having fun.
California Governor Faces Recall Election
August 23rd, 2021
Dissatisfaction among the state’s voters may lead to a big change in the state’s top leadership.
Heading Back to School in Louisiana
August 18th, 2021
With fewer than 40% of the state’s residents vaccinated, students return to their classroom uneasily.
A Passion for Performing
August 3rd, 2021
Camilla Feeley, a Team USA rhythmic gymnast from North Carolina, hopes to make her country proud at the Olympic Games.
The Olympics Are Underway in Tokyo
July 29th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter talks with spectators—and protesters—about the Summer Olympic Games.
Commemorating an Olympic Anniversary
July 27th, 2021
A new exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia, commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Centennial Olympic Games, which the city hosted in 1996.
Bringing Help to Nepal
July 26th, 2021
This year, residents of Hong Kong have aided their neighbors in Nepal who are struggling with the coronavirus pandemic.
Variants Prolong the Coronavirus Pandemic
July 26th, 2021
For people in the United States who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the threat of infection remains high.
Top Skateboarders “Drop In” at the Olympics
July 22nd, 2021
Our Kid Reporter talks with two of the athletes who will be competing in Tokyo.
Youth Baseball Makes a Comeback
July 8th, 2021
With the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, kids are back out on the baseball field.
Hopes for Reconciliation
July 2nd, 2021
A First Nations leader in Canada talks about the inhumane treatment of Indigenous children and the path towards racial justice.
A Scientist’s Adrenaline-Fueled Adventures
July 2nd, 2021
Robert Lefkowitz, a Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, shares some of his childhood experiences and unique insights into science.
Canada Sees a Drop in COVID-19 Cases
July 2nd, 2021
After a challenging year, Canadian health officials say that cases of COVID-19 are finally on the decline.
Cruising Into a New Era
July 1st, 2021
With pandemic restrictions lifted, a cruise ship sets sail from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A Moon to Remember
June 29th, 2021
On May 26, stargazers got to see a rare “super flower blood moon” lunar eclipse.
Inside the Olympic Village
June 28th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter tours the area where athletes will stay during the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Summer Reading Adventures
June 28th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter explores programs that inspire kids to read all summer long.
Indy Bookstores Adapt to Survive
June 25th, 2021
The owner of the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City describes the challenges of operating in the digital age—and during a pandemic.