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News for and by Kids
TIME FOR KIDS
Go to this site if you want to understand what's happening in the news and read articles that are relevant to kids. There are also articles written by kid reporters about a whole range of things, games and polls.Recommended by Martin Jacobs

A Current Events Magazine for All Grades
Weekly Reader
This is a fun and interesting site that is like a current events magazine with articles and games. There are different categories for kids of all ages, and it's easy to find the stuff geared toward your own age group.Recommended by Martin Jacobs

News, Views & More
Scholastic News
Scholastic News is a web magazine that covers a range of topics, from the election to popular music. This site would be extremely helpful for schoolwork because you can find information on almost anything. I learned alot from reading the articles.Recommended by Lily Wasserman

Stories from National Geographic
National Geographic
This is a great site with stories and photos about the world and its people from National Geographic magazine. It has polls, games and links. It is also a great spot for catching up on what's happening around the world.Recommended by Zack Dale

Stay Up on the News
The New York Times
If you want to prepare for current events discussions in class, go to this great resource from the New York Times. Do you have something to say about what you read in your newspaper? On this site, you can send a student letter to the editor any day.Recommended by Daniel Bonner