The 2024-25 cohort of 27 kids ages 10-14 join
a legacy of more than 500 students who have participated in the
award-winning program, reporting "news for kids, by kids"
NEW
YORK, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Scholastic welcomes 27 student journalists to join the
award-winning Scholastic Kids Press program. Since 2000, more than
500 Kid Reporters, ages 10–14, from around the world, have
participated in the program and developed skills related to media
literacy, including how to vet sources, think and write critically,
and understand the robust impact of multimedia storytelling.
Meet the 25th class of Kid Reporters:
https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/about-kids-press
In the program's 25-year history, Scholastic Kid Reporters have
shared local, national, and international stories with their peers
under the guidance of their editor based in New York City. The students reported on
historic turning points, including the September 11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane
Katrina, several U.S. presidencies, Winter and Summer Olympic
Games, National STEAM Day, Comic-Con, and the COVID-19
pandemic. They have also interviewed such influential figures as
CNN news anchor Anderson
Cooper; civil rights activist Ruby Bridges; Pulitzer Prize-winning
composer Lin-Manuel Miranda;
conservationist Jane Goodall;
former First Lady and President of the
United States Michelle and Barack
Obama; former Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Sonia Sotomayor; New York
Yankees shortstop Aaron
Judge; Captain Underpants and Dog Man creator
Dav Pilkey; and more.
Many former Kid Reporters have pursued careers in journalism,
working for outlets such as ABC, NBC, CBS, The Los Angeles Times, Politico, and
USA Today. Others have
found success in fields outside of journalism, in civil service,
the U.S. military, the arts and humanities, and more.
This 25th cohort is composed of new and returning student
journalists, representing all four regions of the U.S., as well as
several countries, including Australia, Brazil, China, the
Philippines, South Korea,
Sri Lanka, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
According to the Scholastic whitepaper Reading for Life,
as children encounter the lives of others through storytelling,
they naturally cultivate self-awareness, empathy, and compassion
for the struggles of others. Scholastic Kids Press encourages
students to uncover news through interviews with key members of
their community while fact-checking, cross-referencing, and
analyzing information to provide news for their peers, all with the
gentle and constructive guidance of a trusted editor. With an
emphasis on media literacy and unbiased reporting, Kid Reporters
learn a comprehensive approach to shedding light on community
happenings and the topics that matter most to kids. They also
receive a unique opportunity to meet with experts, leaders, and
newsmakers.
QUOTES:
Suzanne McCabe, Editor,
Scholastic Kids Press, said: "I'm thrilled to celebrate
the 25th class and all the young reporters who have gone through
our program. It has been a highlight of my career to mentor and
teach these brilliant students from all over the world. Each year,
these young people get to chase their curiosities and passions as
they learn to believe in their ability to write, speak, and
participate in a local and global community of readers."
Nicholas Wu, Reporter at
POLITICO, and former Kid Reporter, said: "Scholastic Kids Press
was a cool, tactile experience where I learned how to
interview someone and how to write a story. Regardless of whether
Scholastic Kid Reporters pursue journalism or not, I hope they
learn the importance of a free press and of asking hard questions.
I found these skills, along with the experiences I had, invaluable,
and I hope many others do too."
Evy Bingle, 11-year-old Kid
Reporter, said: "Scholastic Kids Press has unlocked
countless opportunities for me. It allows me to build community,
inspire change, and spread knowledge. This adventure is truly
once-in-a-lifetime."
To learn more about Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global
children's publishing, education, and media company, visit the
Company's media room: mediaroom.scholastic.com.
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