NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Scholastic Kids Press announced that 36 new and returning students,
ages 10–14, from across the country and around the world will join
the award-winning program as Kid Reporters for the 2021–2022
academic year. These young journalists, hailing from 18 states in
the U.S. and countries including Brazil, Canada, India, Japan,
Lebanon, Mexico, and the
Philippines, will report "news for kids, by kids,"
interviewing leaders and experts in their communities about the
topics that matter most to kids.
Meet the 2021–2022 team of Scholastic Kid
Reporters: http://www.scholastic.com/kidspress.
Scholastic Kid Reporters learn the ins-and-outs of journalism by
working closely with their editor on stories, covering topics
ranging from civics and government, to entertainment and the
environment. Through their local reporting, Kid Reporters receive
hands-on experience conducting interviews, researching, and
developing their writing to educate their peers around the world.
Their articles appear on the Scholastic Kids Press website and in
select issues of Scholastic Magazines+, which reach more than 25
million students in U.S. classrooms.
"Our Kid Reporters continually impress me with their enthusiasm,
dedication, and hard work," said Suzanne
McCabe, editor of Scholastic Kids Press. "Their
reporting throughout the pandemic has not only informed young
learners during this unprecedented time, but also has provided
parents and educators with age-appropriate resources to navigate
conversations about what's happening in the news."
During the 2020–2021 program year, Scholastic Kid Reporters
covered several notable moments, including the 2020 United States
presidential election, recovery efforts after natural disasters,
and the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch. Globally, they reported
on stories such as the development of coronavirus vaccines, the
economic crisis in Lebanon, and
the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Their interviews with influential figures have included prima
ballerina, author, and actress Misty
Copeland; children's author Varian Johnson; pediatrician and director of
the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Paul Offit; actress Millie Bobby Brown; former United States
Vice President Mike Pence;
and former First Lady and President of the United States, Michelle and Barack Obama.
"Scholastic Kids Press has given me a unique opportunity to meet
and interview new people, and to reflect on how they impact their
communities," said 12-year-old Scholastic Kid Reporter
Siroos Pasdar. "The team has
also been incredibly supportive, which has allowed me to learn and
grow as a reporter."
To learn more about Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global
children's publishing, education, and media company, visit the
Company's media room: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com.
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