by Shanty Tejeda, age 10 These furry, cute animals are misunderstood as rodents and pests. They are North America’s only marsupial and one of the best animals to have in your backyard. They help kill pests and are also tick vacuums, which is helpful, as ticks transmit Lyme disease: The opossum! The Algonquian Tribe created …
Clara Ibarra is the coordinator for Democracy Now! en Español and founder of the Grandparents StoryLab, an intergenerational podcast project that connects the youngest and oldest generations through the power of storytelling. IndyKids spoke with her in spring 2025. Describe your work with Democracy Now! Clara: My experience has been great. Every day, I translate …
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By Ashley Kiser, age 13 A few months ago, my father drove me and my mother to a farmers’ market located in the depths of Long Island. As soon as we drove into the neighborhood, I saw big, beautiful mansions, and each house was spread apart perfectly, not a piece of trash in sight. I …
By Nico Levitan, age 11 As kids grow older, they often want more independence. And as they get more independence, they will be more prepared for adulthood. Studies show children and teens learn better when they have more choices, according to the New York Times “While we want to wrap our kids in bubble wrap …
By: Scarlett Mora, Age 10 Since President Trump took office for a second time on Jan. 20, 2025, 200,000 people have been deported, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested more than 100,000 people. ICE’s goal for the number of arrests per day is 3,000 people, according to the New York Times. Some immigrant …
Hi, I’m Aida, and I’m 11. I like to dance and do acrobatics and mostly be with my besties. I love making music playlists. My favorite sport is volleyball. I wonder if we’re alone in the universe, or are there other civilizations out there? As a young journalist, what topics are you most passionate about, …
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By Luca Cantagallo, age 15 Today, it seems that all you hear about is DEI. But what is it, and why is it important? DEI, which stands for “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” is a framework that provides opportunities to underserved communities. But DEI isn’t a new concept; in fact, it was first introduced in the …
By Terra Morrison, age 13 In 1798, the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed. They were drafted because the United States was having a significant naval conflict with France. With a possible war on the horizon, these acts were passed as precautionary measures in case the countries went to war. Although some of the four …
By Shanti Hubbard-Bennett, age 14 The current president is spreading a lot of misinformation about the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans people. Politicians like President Trump are using misleading language to create fear and pass laws that target queer and trans folks. Being trans isn’t new, and it’s not dangerous. This administration’s definition of “sex” ignores …
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By Grace Stevens, Age 14 From the start of U.S. history, there has always been extreme discrimination against immigrants. In recent months and years, news outlets and politicians have been spreading a lot of misinformation about immigrants. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, an immigrant is “a person who has come to a different country in …
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