KID REPORTERS’ NOTEBOOK
High School Students Dazzle
May 31st, 2022
An annual awards ceremony in Northeastern Ohio celebrates high school musical theater.
A Conversation With Debbie Wasserman Schultz
May 31st, 2022
The Representative from Florida encourages kids to stand up for their beliefs.
Savoring a Grandmother’s Dishes
May 26th, 2022
In honor of AAPI Month, our Kid Reporter celebrates her Bangladeshi heritage.
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
May 24th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter talks with his cantor about the history and significance of the Jewish faith.
Boosting Mental Health
May 20th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter asks the head of the Yale Child Study Center how young people can manage feelings of anxiety and depression brought on by the pandemic.
May Is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 20th, 2022
In honor of AAPI Month, middle schoolers in California are teaching lessons about their heritage.
The Threat to Rhinos
May 20th, 2022
Rhinos play an important role in their ecosystems. But the ancient animals have been pushed to the brink of exinction by poaching.
A New President in the Philippines
May 17th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter talks with voters about Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the son of a notorious former dictator, who won a six-year term as the country’s leader
How Does Economics Affect Our Lives?
May 16th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter talks with economist Guido Imbens, a Nobel Prize recipient, about his research on issues that affect communities, climate change, and more.
“Picture the Dream”
May 16th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter visits the New-York Historical Society to tour an exhibition about the role of children’s books during the civil rights movement.
Helping Kids in India Succeed
May 9th, 2022
In India, nonprofits like Lend-A-Hand are helping students develop the skills they’ll need to thrive in a growing economy.
Students in Hong Kong Sing Together
April 29th, 2022
After two years of pandemic uncertainty, students came together to perform virtually.
Reinventing the Vending Machine
April 27th, 2022
Farmer’s Fridge encourages healthy eating on the go with vending machines that offer fresh, high-quality food.
An Earthscape Artist Tells a Fleeting Story
April 27th, 2022
"When people come across my art," says Andres Amador, “they know it’s going to wash away.”
In Japan, Cherry Blossom Trees Are in Full Bloom
April 26th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter visits Funaoka Castle Park in Miyagi Prefecture.
Coping With the Pandemic in Vietnam
April 26th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter in Ho Chi Minh City describes what his country and community experienced during lockdown.
Participating in a Model United Nations
April 22nd, 2022
The Model UN program helps students around the world learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations.
Kids Talk About the War in Ukraine
April 21st, 2022
Students express their views about the violence unfolding in Eastern Europe.
Cherry Blossom Celebrations Return to D.C.
April 14th, 2022
For the first time in two years, visitors from around the world have been able to enjoy the annual cherry blossom festival in person.
Putting a Twist on Van Gogh
April 14th, 2022
A traveling exhibit gives viewers a new perspective on the Dutch artist’s paintings.
A Historic First for the Supreme Court
April 11th, 2022
Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson will be the first Black woman in American history to serve on the United States Supreme Court.
School Leader Reflects on Pandemic Lessons
April 8th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter talks with the superintendent of his Connecticut school district about the challenges of the past two years.
Celebrating Babe Ruth’s Baltimore Roots
April 7th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter explores the childhood and career of the greatest baseball player in history.
A Visit to Spring Training
April 4th, 2022
Our Kid Reporter and her family catch the action at MLB stadiums in Florida.
Touring Our Great National Parks
April 3rd, 2022
A new Netflix series narrated by former President Barack Obama spotlights some of the world’s most treasured parks and wilderness.