KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
Learning During the Pandemic
April 20th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter asks teachers and classmates at his Massachusetts middle school to reflect on remote learning in the past year.
Celebrating National Poetry Month
April 15th, 2021
“Read, read, read,” says Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith.
Inside the Zevely Zone
April 14th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter talks with a broadcast journalist in his San Diego community and learns about the importance of local news.
A Look at Life After the Pandemic
April 13th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter talks with Paul Offit, a pediatrician who specializes in infectious diseases and vaccines.
My Mother’s Vaccination Journey
April 12th, 2021
What does it feel like to be vaccinated against COVID-19? Our Kid Reporter asks her mother, an elementary school teacher.
Inside the International Math Olympiad
April 9th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter gets insights into the annual competition from members of the U.S. team and their coaches.
Understanding the Vital Role of Trees
April 8th, 2021
Unmasking Texas?
April 7th, 2021
Although Governor Greg Abbott has lifted the state’s mask mandate, many people continue to wear face coverings to protect against the spread of COVID-19.
For Kids in Beirut, an Explosion Leaves Scars
April 7th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter in the Lebanese capital describes the aftermath of a massive explosion last August.
Perseverance Explores Mars
April 6th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter talks with a mechanical engineer who worked on NASA’s Perseverance rover.
The Origins of Easter
April 1st, 2021
Our Kid Reporter in Canada reflects on the meaning of Easter during the pandemic.
A Conversation With Jamie Raskin
March 30th, 2021
The Democratic Congressman from Maryland talks about the recent impeachment charges brought against former President Donald J. Trump.
The Olympic Torch Relay Begins in Japan
March 29th, 2021
On March 25, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay began its 121-day journey across Japan.
Frontline Workers Share Their Stories
March 26th, 2021
During the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare professionals have made tremendous sacrifices to care for their patients.
Speaking Out Against Anti-Asian Violence
March 24th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter tells a personal story about the fear and anxiety gripping many people in the Asian American community.
Japan Marks a Solemn Anniversary
March 19th, 2021
It has been 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami and killed nearly 16,000 people.
Coping With the Pandemic: A Kid Reporter Looks Back
March 18th, 2021
It has been a year of isolation, virtual learning, and health concerns since the declaration of a global pandemic in March 2020.
Meet Waffles and Mochi
March 17th, 2021
In a new Netflix series, former First Lady Michelle Obama introduces young viewers to two lovable characters who learn about food by exploring the world.
Enjoying Winter in Winnipeg
March 12th, 2021
In February, residents of the “Winter Capital of Canada” embrace the outdoors despite the cold weather.
Coping With the Pandemic: One Year Later
March 12th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter in California’s Santa Cruz County describes the return to in-person learning at her school.
Seeking Justice for Breonna Taylor
March 10th, 2021
A year after a police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, killed a Black woman, her family and other members of the community are still seeking justice.
A Winter to Remember
March 9th, 2021
Our Kid Reporter in Texas describes the February ice storm that brought record low temperatures and massive power outages.
A Global Vaccination Effort
March 8th, 2021
UNICEF USA is helping to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to countries in need around the world.
Chasing Dreams With a Broadway Star
March 2nd, 2021
Our Kid Reporter talks with Broadway star and fellow Ohioan Rory O’Malley.
Seeking Justice Through Civic Engagement
February 25th, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, our Kid Reporter talks with Black community leaders about the road to racial justice.