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Home Run for Robots

September 24, 2025

Robot umpires will take the field at Major League Baseball (MLB) games next season. MLB has approved the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) for use in the major leagues beginning in 2026. The system uses Hawk-Eye cameras, which track a ball’s…

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Should People Be Polite to AI?

August 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday life. According to a 2024 Pew Research survey, most AI experts say adults in the United States interact with AI several times a day. That means chatbots, such as ChatGPT, and…

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Should School Start Later in the Day?

April 30, 2025

Maybe you’re an early bird. Maybe you’d rather snooze until noon. Either way, you have to get up for school. For some students, that means waking up before they’ve had enough sleep. Studies show that poor sleep can lead to…

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Should Kids Have Their Phones in School?

February 19, 2025

Phones are helpful. They allow kids to communicate with family and friends. But they’re also distracting. In school, they create difficulties for students and teachers. According to a Common Sense Media report from 2021, about 43% of kids ages 8…

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Should Skipping Grades Be Allowed?

August 28, 2024

Students who excel in school can sometimes skip a grade. They leave their class behind and jump ahead to learn with older students. Skipping a grade lets them take on more-challenging schoolwork. But it’s not that simple. We asked our…

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Should Adventure Tourism Be Allowed?

April 10, 2024

Traveling by submarine to an underwater shipwreck. Trekking to the top of a mountain. Buckling in on a space ship. Extreme adventure tourists are always seeking the next thrill. According to Grand View Research, they were expected to spend more…

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Should Libraries Charge Late Fees?

January 10, 2024

Have you ever been fined for returning a book to the library after its due date? Many libraries charge late fees. How else would they get anyone to return their books? But the practice could be on its way out,…

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Should Perfect Attendance Be Rewarded?

November 1, 2023

It’s common to reward students for achievements in sports and academics. Some schools reward kindness. What about perfect attendance? Should students be rewarded for showing up every day? There’s no doubt that success at school depends on being present and…

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Believe In Yourself

October 20, 2023

Career development expert Terina Allen shares her thoughts on confidence. You’ll find them everywhere: people with an opinion about your career path. Some will cheer you on as you find your way. Others will try to steer you onto a…

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Friend or Foe?

August 31, 2023

Peter Paccone is a teacher. He works in San Marino, California. This year, he has a new classroom aid. Paccone plans to let his aid explain simple topics to his high schoolers. This will free up time for Paccone to…

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Should Kids Use AI to Do Schoolwork?

August 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence is part of our everyday lives. It makes our smart devices work. You might already be using an AI program in school. But advanced chatbots, like ChatGPT, are new. They’re called generative AI. Ask a chatbot a question,…

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Should All Cars Be Electric?

April 6, 2023

The race is on to get more electric cars on the road. President Joe Biden has made electric vehicles (EVs) a priority. By 2030, he’d like half of all new vehicles sold to be zero-emission. It’s a response to the…

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Do Kids Need Homework?

January 19, 2023

We knew this question would spark lively debate among readers. School is a big part of life, not just for kids but for their families and for educators, too. Everyone has an opinion about what’s best for students. And they…

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Should Kids Have Smartphones?

November 10, 2022

Take a look at this photo. Remind you of anyone? Common Sense Media says that 43% of kids 8 to 12 now own a smartphone. Is that a good thing? Many young people tell TIME for Kids that smartphones help…

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Do We Still Need to Send People into Space?

September 8, 2022

Did you know that humans haven’t walked on the lunar surface since the Apollo 17 mission, in 1972? With NASA’s Artemis missions, astronauts could soon be on the moon again—and eventually on Mars. Artemis I will take an Orion spacecraft…

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Summer Book Reviews: Part 4

July 22, 2022

Do you love to read? TFK Kid Reporters do too! David Murtagh and Via Ryerson shared their reviews of two of the summer’s most interesting books. This is the fourth in a five-part series. Check back soon for more from…

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Difundir alegría

April 22, 2022

“Cree en ti mismo”. “Está bien ser diferente”. “Si te sientes eufórico y desequilibrado, piensa en marmotas”. Estos son algunos de los mensajes de aliento que oyen las personas que llaman cuando marcan la Línea directa PepToc. Es parte de…

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