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Bondad positiva

December 4, 2024

Lena Ford tenía 7 años cuando comenzó Arting for You. Para este proyecto, Lena recolectaba materiales de arte y los donaba a niños en hogares adoptivos y refugios para personas sin hogar en su ciudad natal de Marietta, Georgia, y…

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Science

Life in Lava Tubes

December 3, 2024

Standing in one of Hawaii’s caves, you might think it’s empty. It’s dark, and it’s quiet. Not many plants or animals call this place home. But there’s a lot of life. Most of it you just might not notice. There…

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Environment

Deep-Sea Danger

November 21, 2024

The ocean is full of amazing creatures. It’s also full of plastic. There are about 171 trillion pieces of plastic floating in the sea, according to a study published in the journal PLOS One in 2023. That’s bad news for…

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United States

At the Polls

November 8, 2024

On November 5, Americans went to the polls. Some waited in long lines to make their choice for who would be the next president of the United States. They also voted for candidates in other races, such as senators and…

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Nothing but Net

November 7, 2024

On October 20, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) ended its season with a nail-biting championship game between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx. The Liberty won its first-ever league title. The 2024 season included other record-setting achievements.…

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Technology

Is Artificial Intelligence Good for Society?

November 7, 2024

Many people are embracing artificial intelligence, or AI. Tools such as ChatGPT use AI to generate text quickly, which some people find helpful for school or work. Other AI tools create images or chat bots. But AI isn’t always accurate…

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Career Values

October 11, 2024

Young people want a workplace that aligns with their values, according to the National Society of High School Scholars. The organization conducted a survey from January to March of this year. It asked more than 10,000 people what they’re looking…

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Community

From Our Readers

September 30, 2024

Arthur W., 16, volunteers with Feeding San Diego, in California. He has supervised more than 90 large-scale distributions of fresh produce to thousands of neighbors in need. There were once three volunteers at his produce pantry, including Arthur. They served…

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Feeding Others

September 30, 2024

When Elaina Johnson was 7, she came up with a plan to feed hundreds of people. “She wanted to make sack lunches” for people experiencing homelessness, her grandmother Shalynda Lund told TIME for Kids. Each bag held a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich,…

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World

World’s Greatest Places

September 12, 2024

Each year, TIME makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks its favorites. This year’s list has something for everyone, from delicious local food to close encounters with wildlife. Maybe you like scenic outdoor adventures. Maybe…

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Time Off

Surviving in the Wild

September 11, 2024

The new movie The Wild Robot is based on a best-selling book by Peter Brown. Both tell the story of a robot named Roz who is shipwrecked on an island. At first, the animal inhabitants of the island treat her…

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Opinion

Should Summer Reading Be Mandatory?

July 25, 2024

In 2021, we asked TIME for Kids readers if they thought summer reading should be mandatory. We heard from students who felt strongly about both sides of the issue. So we decided to pose the question again. And again, you…

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TFK Press Club

What's Your Summer Goal?

July 18, 2024

Everyone’s summer looks different. For many kids, summertime is a period of rest and fun. Others use their time off school to learn a skill, play a summer sport, take interesting classes, or connect with family and friends. How are…

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Ready, Set, Play!

May 31, 2024

June 11 will mark the first-ever International Day of Play. On March 26, the United Nations adopted a resolution to create a day on which to honor play worldwide. Play is more than just a pastime for kids. It’s a…

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Green Teen

April 19, 2024

Recycling is good for the environment. It can also benefit a community in surprising ways. Mateo Lange, 15, knows this well. On weekends, you’ll find him sorting through glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans in his hometown of Indian…

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