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The Scholastic Kids Press Corps is a team of about 50 reporters, ages 10-14, who report on current events, breaking news, entertainment, and sports events from their hometowns across the country.
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Scholastic Kids Press Corps: News for kids, by kids
January 05, 2012 7:08 PM
If you have an interest in journalism or even if just wonder how news reporting works, Scholastic Kids Press Corps gives students the day's headlines from a kid's point of view. You can also read student reporters' blogs to learn about what goes on behind the scenes and experience how newsrooms work and how stories come together.
Ever wondered what a caucus is? Scholastic Kids News reporter Elena Hildebrandt interviews NBC News political analyst Chuck Todd, who explains the different ways Americans vote. This is just one of many stories created by students.
There's a section for teachers with lesson ideas for conducting interviews and exploring journalism in the classroom.
Here are a few more interesting pages to check out in this site:
- Meet the reporters
- Get tips from journalism professionals
- Read Scholastic News online
- Find out how you (or your student) can become part of the Scholastic Kids Press Corps
