Tag: current events
One million books are headed to schools & libraries affected by Hurricane Sandy
By Morgan on November 12th, 2012
Today marks the two-week anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, and the devastation continues to affect millions. Here in New York City, more than 20 schools are still unable to open. Dozens of schools in New Jersey are still closed. And getting kidsmore… full post
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day!
By Guest Blogger on April 26th, 2012
Today is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, and we asked Karen van Rossem, our senior information specialist, to tell us about her experiences bringing her daughters to work. Thanks, Karen! I have two daughters, and they have accompanied memore… full post
My Titanic story
By Guest Blogger on April 11th, 2012
As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic this Thursday, it turns out our very own Sara Sinek, a senior director here at Scholastic, has a personal connection to the sinking of the unsinkable ship. Take itmore… full post
Super Bowl recap from Scholastic Kid Reporters
By Ivy on February 7th, 2011
It’s no secret that I’m often jealous of our Scholastic Kid Reporters. Not only do they get to report on some of the most influential people in the world as well as history-changing moments, they get to hang out with Super Bowl players! Kristen, whomore… full post
Kids report on the crisis in Haiti, one year later
By Amanda on January 12th, 2011
Today marks the one year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti that killed more than 250,000 people and left a nation in ruins. It’s a time to reflect on what happened a year ago, and a somber reminder that there is still so much work to be done tomore… full post
And the top five kids news stories of 2010 are ….
By Amanda on December 17th, 2010
As 2010 comes to a close, it’s time to take that long look back at everything that happened this year. Haiti. The Gulf Coast oil spill. Biebermania. Jersey Shore. Mockingjay. The iPad. But that’s just me talking. We wanted to know what kidsmore… full post
Midterm election coverage for kids, by kids
By Amanda on November 2nd, 2010
Election Day is here, and our Kid Reporters are at it again …. The Scholastic Kids Press Corps has been hitting the campaign trail, and you can see all their stories in our Midterm Election Special Report at scholastic.com/election2010. Theirmore… full post
