Smithsonian: TweenTribune
By Susan Yudt,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Trustworthy tween news site has cool classroom component.
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What you will—and won't—find in this website.
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What’s It About?
Seasoned news professional Alan Jacobson created TweenTribune to encourage young people to follow the news on a daily basis. The frequently updated site has different sections geared toward younger kids, tweens, and teens, as well as Spanish content. There's not a lot of hard news; the site leans more toward human interest stories, like tales of kids who've done extraordinary things. Other topics include technology, fashion, health, and sports.
Is It Any Good?
Readers will find engaging, reliable news coverage on TweenTribune, but the site is designed for educators to use in schools, and kids who aren't part of a class can't post comments. Still, it's a welcome change reading online comments that are, for the most part, thoughtful and respectful. TweenTribune also scores points for a user-friendly design that's simple but appealing.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
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? How do you know if a news source is trustworthy?
How might current events affect you or your family personally? Do you have an opinion regarding the issues you've read about?
Website Details
- Subjects: Language & Reading : discussion, reading, reading comprehension, Social Studies : events, global awareness
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning : making conclusions, thinking critically, Communication : conveying messages effectively, Tech Skills : evaluating media messages, social media
- Genre: Educational
- Pricing structure: Free
- Last updated: July 7, 2020
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