Scholastic News Kids Press Corps

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The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps is a group of about 80 kids aged 9-14, who report on current events, breaking news, entertainment, and sports events from across the United States for Scholastic News Classroom Magazine and Scholastic's website.

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The program is open to all students who read Scholastic News, Junior Scholastic, and other Scholastic classroom magazines. Most Kid Reporters apply and some are recruited by teachers who use Scholastic magazines. The program started during the 2000 Presidential Election, when Scholastic Kid Reporters covered the election, interviewing candidates and reporting from the campaign trail. It is head by Suzanne Freeman.