Tag: news
Why ‘Reading’ should be on your resume
By Megan on February 20th, 2013
This morning, The New York Times reported on a trend that has pervaded our country’s job market. Labeled by economists as “degree inflation,” or “up-credentialing,” companies in a variety of industries are now requiring job candidates to havemore… full post
A year (and then some) on the campaign trail
By Dante on January 24th, 2013
For 18 months, my life was the 2012 presidential election. It was a strange election, relative to other recent ones. The explosion of social media into our everyday lives fundamentally altered how citizens interacted with campaigns and howmore… full post
Kids mobilize to help Sandy relief efforts
By Dante on January 9th, 2013
Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, pounding New York City, Long Island, coastal New Jersey, and parts of New England with wind, rain, and historic flooding. Nearly three months later, many communities are still struggling to recover frommore… full post
Putting the “e” in BSC
By Morgan on November 14th, 2012
Pop quiz: what was the first children’s book series to appear on the USA Today bestseller list? If you guessed The Baby-sitters Club (perhaps simply by noting the image I’ve chosen to go along with this post, smarties), you’re right, ofmore… full post
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
Kid Reporters take you inside Election Day
By Dante on November 7th, 2012
By now, everyone knows the result of the 2012 presidential election. But in case you have been out of view of a TV, newspaper, website, Facebook page, Twitter feed, or Instagram account, President Barack Obama defeated former Massachusetts Governormore… full post
How reading rituals are both important and creators of fond memories
By Anne on October 18th, 2012
I live by my memory. I’ve joked that memory is my superpower. And I cherish that ability because not only does it save paper, it allows me to look back on my life with vivid images and emotions. At the same time, memory is a funny thing. Imore… full post
The Scholastic Student Vote results are in!
By Dante on October 16th, 2012
Nearly a quarter of a million students across the nation have voted, and the results are in: President Barack Obama is the winner of the 2012 Scholastic Student Vote. Democratic nominee Obama won with 51 percent of the vote. Republican nominee,more… full post
Go see the future of art and writing today!
By Anne on October 5th, 2012
If you are in Detroit, you must go to ART. WRITE. NOW…right now! The official traveling exhibition of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has kicked off in Motor City at the College for Creative Studies. More than 100 pieces of art andmore… full post
These 5 students are proof that poetry is alive and thriving amongst teens
By Anne on September 24th, 2012
It is rare that a person introduces themselves as a poet these days but this past weekend, I had the honor of meeting real, accomplished and beatutifully articulate poets. Some were professional – I’m still in awe of Terrance Hayes after meetingmore… full post
