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TweenTribune (http://www.tweentribune.com)

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Trustworthy tween news site has cool classroom component.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the mission of this tween site is to get young readers to follow the news. The content is age-appropriate and usually educational. All comments are screened before they're posted. There are links to outside sites, such as AOL and Reuters.

Educational value: Promotes reading and engaging with the news.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: No ads.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about current events and how they affect our lives. Why do you think it's important to keep up with the news? Do you have an opinion on the stories you read?

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Is it any good?
 

TweenTribune seems to have the greatest potential in its customize-for-the-classroom form; students can engage with the news and each other in a safe and civil environment. To a random surfer, the site might not seem all that special because the format is very straightforward, but the information is certainly trustworthy and interesting. TweenTribune also scores points for being user-friendly, with a simple yet appealing design and structure.

This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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