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Max with Shawn Levy, producer and director of the Netflix original series "Stranger Things"

The 2016 White House Student Film Festival

Maxwell Surprenant

October 11th, 2016

At this year's film festival, young filmmakers showcased big dreams.

Esther outside of Washington University

Presidential Showdown in St. Louis

Esther Appelstein

October 11th, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump argue over the issues in their second debate.

The 2016 White House Student Film Festival — Video

Maxwell Surprenant

October 11th, 2016

At this year's film festival, young filmmakers showcased big dreams.

Charlotte with journalist Bruce Johnson

The Vice-Presidential Debate

Charlotte Steuble

October 10th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter covers the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Virginia.

The Price of Education — Video

Ryan Stoltz

October 10th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with Malala Yousafzai's father about the young Nobel Prize winner's fight for an education.

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, Part II— Video

Skylar Yarter

October 7th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with author James Patterson, whose best-selling book series for kids has been made into a movie.

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, Part I — Video

Skylar Yarter

October 7th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with the stars of the new movie based on James Patterson's blockbuster book series.

Skylar with James Patterson, author of the bestselling series and producer of the movie

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

Skylar Yarter

October 7th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter covers the red carpet at the premiere of the long-awaited movie.

Kaine and Pence during Tuesday night's vice presidential debate

Running Mates Take Center Stage

Charlotte Steuble

October 6th, 2016

Vice presidential candidates Tim Kaine and Mike Pence face off in their only debate.

Charlotte and Ella Purnell, who plays Emma Bloom

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Charlotte Fay

October 3rd, 2016

Tim Burton’s latest creation hits the big screen.

Participants at ABUW Em-Power 5K (run or walk) for teen mental health

Helping Teens Cope With Stress

Stone Shen

October 3rd, 2016

Students take action to raise awareness about the pressures facing young people.

Skylar checks out Disney Frozen Northern Lights Elsa, a Toy Insider Hot 20 toy. This new Elsa doll sings "Let It Go" and the lights on her dress sparkle when kids hold a hand over her snowflake.

Hot Toys

Skylar Yarter

October 1st, 2016

Our Kid Reporter gets the inside scoop on the holiday season's must-have toys.

Adedayo conducting an interview at  Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island

The First Presidential Debate of 2016

Adedayo Perkovich

September 30th, 2016

A Kid Reporter gives her take on the first face-off between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Erik with US Secretary of Education, Dr. John King

The White House Celebrates Advances in STEM

Erik Weibel

September 29th, 2016

A White House conference showcases efforts to make STEM education more engaging in high schools.

The 2016 National Book Festival — Video

Erik Weibel

September 28th, 2016

Scholastic authors talk about their new books.

Erik with Clifford the Big Red Dog

The 2016 National Book Festival

Erik Weibel

September 28th, 2016

A free annual event hosted by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. celebrates literacy.

Bridget talks with Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas

A Superhero Gymnast

Bridget Li

September 27th, 2016

Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas answers fans’ questions at the Wizard World Comic Con in Austin, Texas.

Max and children's author Andrea Beaty at The Blue Bunny Bookstore in Dedham, MA

A Q&A with Author Andrea Beaty

Maxwell Surprenant

September 27th, 2016

Andrea Beaty’s STEM-themed books rise to the top.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton face off during their first presidential debate.

Trump and Clinton Clash Over the Issues

Adedayo Perkovich

September 27th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter covers the first presidential debate.

Scott Magoon Is Nuts About Books — Video

Maxwell Surprenant

September 27th, 2016

Scott Magoon talks (and sings) about writing, illustrating, and the Nuts Family books.

Kid Reporter Joshua Yi (right) with Tyler Wright, world-record holder for largest male afro

Record Breakers

Joshua Yi

September 26th, 2016

Our Kid Reporter talks with some of the world’s most unusual people.

Beast and Belle attend the special screening of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" to celebrate the 25th Anniversary Edition release on Blu-Ray and DVD on September 18, 2016 in New York City.

Beauty and the Beast

Charlotte Fay

September 23rd, 2016

The Disney classic still shines 25 years later.

Dave Filoni, one of the executive producers of the Star Wars

Star Wars Rebels

Pratyush Sharma

September 22nd, 2016

The popular TV series enters its third season.

Ryan with Independent Presidential Candidate Evan McMullin

One-on-One With Evan McMullin

Ryan Stoltz

September 20th, 2016

Evan McMullin, a former C.I.A. agent, is running for president. Our Kid Reporter recently spoke with him about his longshot bid.

One-on-One With Evan McMullin — Video

Ryan Stoltz

September 20th, 2016

Watch our Kid Reporter's interview with the independent presidential candidate.

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