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One day when DeJuan Strickland was in fourth grade, he didn’t have the money for school lunch. “That really kind of stuck with me,” DeJuan, now 15, told TIME for Kids. This year, DeJuan, who goes by DJ, raised money…
Want to see a panda up close? Time is running out. Soon, there won’t be any of the bears left in zoos in the United States. They’re being sent back to China. For more than 50 years, the country has…
Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month It’s fun to find creative ways to…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to update its rules about lead in drinking water. The lead is from old water pipes. Utility companies will have to replace them. The current rules are decades old. They have failed to prevent…
On October 30, President Joe Biden issued an executive order. It outlines the nation’s first regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) systems. These are standards for companies that make AI programs, such as ChatGPT. The new regulations require AI companies to…
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated around November 1. This celebratory parade was held in Brooklyn, New York. The holiday remembers family membe…
Can you tell me about your project? I’m trying to help special-needs kids to feel welcome in our community. My mom and I have been raising money through bake sales. This year, we bought toys and donated them to one…
Jaxon Porter is happiest behind the wheel. Coming out of a turn, he pops his go-kart into high gear and accelerates to 70 m.p.h. “I love going fast,” Jaxon told TIME for Kids. “When I get into that car, pretty…
If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? Siena DeBenedittis wants to protect the planet. She has wanted to do…
It’s common to reward students for achievements in sports and academics. Some schools reward kindness. What about perfect attendance? Should students be rewarded for showing up every day? There’s no doubt that success at school depends on being present and…
Career development expert Terina Allen shares her thoughts on confidence. You’ll find them everywhere: people with an opinion about your career path. Some will cheer you on as you find your way. Others will try to steer you onto a…
The world of careers is always changing. New kinds of jobs are popping up every day. When journalists want to learn more about something new, they go straight to the source: They interview an expert. J unior Journalists, we want…
Love sports? Excited about space? Passionate about programming? Check out the Your Job site, at timeforkids.com/your-hot-job. Uncover potential career paths with videos, articles, interviews, and more. Here are a few of the cool careers you’ll find. Which interests you most? Dino…
Joanne Chang opened the first Flour bakery in 2000. Now there are nine locations in and around Boston, Massachusetts. TFK Kid Reporter Harper Carroll, who lives there, met Chang at Flour’s original location to discuss the pastry chef’s career. Tell…
If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? It took years of learning her craft for Megan Piphus Peace to…
Dear Rebel gathers advice from more than 145 women who’ve taken different paths to success. They share their stories and advice to inspire kids everywhere. Read excerpts of letters from neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius, inventor Andini Makosinski, and guitarist Berta Rojas.…
A recent study says volunteering can be good for your health. Could it offer a way through the youth mental health crisis? Kids who volunteer aren’t just helping their community. They might be helping themselves. That’s according to a recent…
We asked our readers to tell us how they’re spreading kindness in their community. Here’s what a few of you had to say. I helped someone with their work. When I needed help, they helped me. So it was kindness…
Journalists can help their communities through their work. They can report on local service efforts, which can inspire people to make donations or volunteer. Journalists can also look for a story that has been underreported, such as a small community…
Sammie Vance, 14, knows there’s nothing worse than feeling left out. For years, she’s been helping kids who feel lonely make friends. “There was one little boy at school, younger than me,” she told TIME for Kids. “He would see…
