By Esmerlin Tavarez, Age 10 Are parents aware of how much time their kid spends using social media? If not, they should be paying more attention! Social media can affect kids’ ability to maintain focus, multitask and connect socially. The Guardian reported an increase of time spent on social media for children jumped from 30 …
By Shanty Tejeda, age 11 Nine in 10 schools provide students with tech devices, according to the National Center of Education Statistics. However, is this worth the investment? For students, digital schooling has not stopped, even after COVID virtual learning. In classrooms, students are often not being taught by their instructors and mentors, but by …
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By Aida Cepeda, Age 11 There are around 4.8 billion social media users around the world, and they spend 2.5 hours on average daily using it, according to FHE Health. Some positive impacts of social media are that you can find communities online that you can’t find in your region. You can also find tons …
By Brooklynn Then, Age 11 Cheerful children clap together in a video on YouTube, but something looks off. What is it? The thing that feels “off” is what you call generative AI. Generative AI is a machine that can create “art” or content by using already existing material. On YouTube, this type of AI is …
By Noel Fernandez, age 11 We all know that video games bring a lot of people together, especially Gen Alpha kids (kids born from 2013 to present). Our parents say games rot your brains, and feel like we’re spending too much time on devices. So what are the good sides of playing games, and what …
I could write a book on the wonderful impact that IndyKids has had on my students. As an educator who endeavors to create a well-rounded student, this organization has truly been a benefit to myself and my students. The first podcast, The Power of Kindness, sparked so many conversations and motivated my students. Parents and …
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As we celebrate 20 years of IndyKids, our hearts are full of gratitude. What began in 2005 as a grassroots effort by parents, educators, and journalists who believed kids deserved their own independent, ad-free news source has grown into something truly powerful. In 2011, the launch of the Kid Reporter Program opened the door for …
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 …
