KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK

Learning How to Look

Andrew Raymundo

February 20th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter interviews his father, children’s book author and illustrator Peter Raymundo. 

Senator Warren Campaigns in Virginia

Sidonie Gillette

February 19th, 2020

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren makes her case to Virginia voters ahead of “Super Tuesday.”

A Political Cartoonist Takes on Election 2020

Leo Sebastian Tobbe

February 19th, 2020

Marc Murphy, an editorial cartoonist for the Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky, talks about the power of images. 

Educating Kids About Safety

Sophia Dal Magr...

February 18th, 2020

A unique program in Brazil helps young people learn the importance of prompt medical attention in an emergency.

New Hampshire Holds Primary Elections

Claire Olivia H...

February 18th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter talks with Democratic voters at a fund-raising event in Manchester. 

“We Are the Dream”

Munveer Singh

February 18th, 2020

A new HBO documentary profiles students in Oakland, California, who participate in the annual MLK Oratorical Fest, a public-speaking competition.  

 

Senator Sanders Campaigns in North Carolina

Teresa Fang

February 18th, 2020

The front-runner in the Democratic presidential primaries draws an enthusiastic crowd in Durham. 

Celebrating Women’s Achievements

Munveer Singh

February 14th, 2020

A community program in Silicon Valley honors women whose “courage and creativity helped change the world.”

A Visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi

Rade Meech-Tatic

February 14th, 2020

A partnership between the city of Abu Dhabi and the French government has brought the largest art museum to the Arabian Peninsula. 

Californians Watch King Tides Roll In

Ella Porter

February 14th, 2020

These unusually high tides, which typically occur during a full moon, hit the state’s coastal areas in January. 

"We Win as One”

Colin Adrien Co...

February 14th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter in the Philippines covers the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, a regional sporting event that promotes unity and camaraderie. 

The Coronavirus Explained

Nikita A. Mohile

February 13th, 2020

A physician in Canada who specializes in infectious diseases talks about the coronavirus and how kids can stay safe.  

Reducing Single-Use Plastic in Hawaii

Lucia Dong

February 11th, 2020

The Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation in Hale’iwa is dedicated to educating young people about the environment, especially the harm caused by plastic debris. 

Kids Seek Justice for All

Alula Alderson

February 11th, 2020

At the fourth annual Women’s March in Ventura, California, people of all ages expressed their hope for a country that values everyone. 

Revitalizing the Māori Language

Hinekerangi Waaka

February 11th, 2020

Our Kid Reporter in New Zealand connects with her ancestral heritage. 

Understanding the Impeachment Process

Siroos Pasdar

February 10th, 2020

What does the U.S. Constitution say about the impeachment of a president? Our Kid Reporter asks a constitutional law professor at the University of Memphis in Tennessee.

South Korea Battles Dust Storms

John Woo

February 10th, 2020

In this small Asian country, “fine dust” particles are harming vulnerable residents, including young children.

Cooking With Passion

Liset Zacker

February 6th, 2020

A 10-year-old chef who recently won a Chopped Junior competition talks about the ups and downs of cooking for a reality TV show. 

Senate Votes to Acquit the President

Amelia Poor

February 6th, 2020

After the House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump, the Senate voted not to remove him from office.

Dressing for Success

Sophia Emma Wolff

February 5th, 2020

Friendship House in Wilmington, Delaware, provides a sense of community for individuals and their families during difficult times. 

Volcano Erupts in the Philippines

Colin Adrien Co...

February 4th, 2020

On January 12, the Taal Volcano erupted in the province of Batangas, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. 

Bringing Joy to Kids

Nikita A. Mohile

February 4th, 2020

Make-A-Wish Canada brings hope into the lives of critically-ill children and their families.

Eye on the Election

Leo Sebastian Tobbe

February 3rd, 2020

With the primary season underway, political scientist and presidential scholar Barbara Perry shares her insights into the process. 

An Artist Brings a Splash of Color to Canada

Marigold Grace Mioc

February 3rd, 2020

Dean Stanton, a Calgary-based artist, engages the community in creating his colorful murals.

Groundhog Predicts an Early Spring

Nolan Pastore

February 2nd, 2020

On Groundhog Day in Western Pennsylvania, the legendary “Punxsutawney Phil” did not see his shadow when he emerged from his burrow. 

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