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Cities by Design

January 12, 2026

No two cities are alike. While they may feature the same elements—buildings and houses, roads and highways, parks and shopping centers—every city is arranged differently. Geography, climate, and culture are just a few of the factors that influence how a…

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Business

What’s Your Spark?

January 8, 2026

We love hearing about your dreams, your ideas, and the things that light you up. Whether you know exactly what you want your future career to be or are still figuring it out, your answers show just how creative and…

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Arts

Creating Cuisine

December 18, 2025

As a child, Gary Yin dreamed of running his own restaurant. Today he’s the executive chef at King’s Joy, his family’s top-rated restaurant in Beijing, China. In this video, Gary talks about how he approaches his work and what he…

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Technology

A Case for Computer Science

December 4, 2025

Marcus Fontoura is a vice president at Microsoft. He’s also the author of a book about how people can use AI and other technology to their advantage. Fontoura shared his thoughts with TIME about the future of jobs in computer…

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History

Explore the Museum

December 2, 2025

Jonathan Milard is the manager of school and teacher engagement at the Intrepid Museum, in New York City. He plays a crucial role in shaping educational experie…

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Parade Pro

November 17, 2025

On November 1, TFK Kid Reporter Vicky Sun interviewed Will Coss, the executive producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Coss leads several teams in designing and producing this annual event, which attracts millions of spectators and TV viewers, and…

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Arts

Movie Magic

November 13, 2025

TFK Kid Reporter Madeline Martinez spoke with Frances Hannon, the lead hair, makeup, and prosthetics designer for Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025). Read her account below. The movie version of Wicked has earned more than $750 million dollars…

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Arts

Drawing Up Creativity

October 30, 2025

Tony DiTerlizzi is the author and illustrator of The Search for WondLa and cocreator of the series The Spiderwick Chronicles. He has been doing this work for more than 30 years. He considers himself lucky to do what he loves…

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Community

Power Up Online

October 23, 2025

Your career journey can take you anywhere you want to go, and power skills will help you along the way. Read about how people in four careers use power skills to get the job done. Then visit the Your Hot…

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Community

Start a Career Club

October 22, 2025

Have you ever considered starting a club at your school? Building your own club can be fun—especially when it’s one you’ve always wished you could join. When I was in elementary school, we had a Careers Day. I always enjoyed…