KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
NASA Launches Psyche Spacecraft
January 24th, 2024
A NASA scientist talks with our Kid Reporter about the Psyche mission and why it may enhance our understanding of planet Earth.
New York City Libraries Face Budget Cuts
January 18th, 2024
Since November 2023, the city’s public libraries have had to close their doors on Sundays.
Inside the World of Reptiles
January 16th, 2024
The NorCal Reptile Expo offered visitors a chance to learn about—and even purchase—reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
An Award-Winning Journalist Offers Advice for Aspiring Reporters
January 16th, 2024
Our Kid Reporter gets advice from news anchor, radio host, and reporter Monica Pearson.
Garrett Popcorn Celebrates a Milestone
January 11th, 2024
In honor of National Popcorn Day, our Kid Reporter spotlights a company that got its start in 1949 in Chicago, Illinois.
Tony Award Winner Has Advice for Young People
January 10th, 2024
Ali Stroker, a Tony Award-winning actress and author, talks about overcoming challenges to follow your dreams.
Helping Kids Get a Good Night’s Sleep
January 8th, 2024
A nonprofit organization builds and delivers beds to kids in need nationwide.
A Mentor to Gifted Students Steps Down
December 21st, 2023
Bonnie Raskin, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program director, has mentored gifted students for nearly 20 years.
Meet the Fastest Corgi in Maryland
December 20th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter covers the second annual Maryland Corgi Cup at Fair Hill.
A Visit to Two Oregon Christmas Tree Farms
December 11th, 2023
Oregon produces more Christmas trees than any other state in the country.
A Conversation With the White House Press Secretary
December 11th, 2023
Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her role as President Biden’s top spokesperson.
Michigan Wins Big Ten Football Championship
December 11th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter covers the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Honoring the Legacy of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
December 1st, 2023
After the death of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, people around the country reflected on her many accomplishments.
President Pardons Thanksgiving Turkeys
November 30th, 2023
Two days before Thanksgiving, President Joe Biden pardoned “Liberty” and “Bell,” in a traditional White House ceremony dating back 76 years.
Volunteers Pack Meals for People in Need
November 29th, 2023
Each November, thousands of volunteers at Make a Difference DKC in Illinois pack meals for people around the world who are experiencing hunger.
Road Race for Kids Kicks Off Marathon Week
November 28th, 2023
A new event in New York City’s Central Park seeks to draw young people to the sport of running.
Kristi Yamaguchi Rink Opens for the Season
November 20th, 2023
A holiday skating rank named for the Olympic champion holds its annual ribbon-cutting ceremony in San Ramon, California.
The Congressional Black Caucus Hosts Gathering
November 16th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter attends the group’s annual conference in Washington, D.C.
Ninth Graders in Canada Learn About Career Options
November 16th, 2023
On November 1, hundreds of thousands of students participated in the country’s annual “Take Our Kids to Work Day” event.
Celebrating a Nostalgic Snack in Japan
November 15th, 2023
Why are dagashiya giving way to convenience stories in this East Asian country?
Inspiring Readers to Take Action
November 15th, 2023
Good Good Good, a media company in Portland, Oregon, seeks to inspire readers to make a positive difference.
A Visit to the World’s Largest Bounce House
November 14th, 2023
The inflatable landscape travels around the country, offering fun for kids of all ages.
Atlanta Hosts Fall National College Media Convention
November 14th, 2023
The annual event is the largest gathering for collegiate journalists, media students, and their advisers.
Earthshot Prizes Are Awarded in Singapore
November 14th, 2023
Prince William names the five winners of this year’s global competition “to repair and regenerate our planet.”
Uncovering Seneca Village
November 8th, 2023
Our Kid Reporter explores the history of a predominately African American community that made way, in the 1850s, for New York City’s Central Park.