Looking for reliable, non-partisan news sources for your kiddos? Look no further - here are our most recommended picks! I personally have used all of them! All are non-partisan; targeted ages are noted for each.

The World From A to Z with Carl Azuz (upper elementary to high school, free)

Longtime CNN10 anchor and punster Carl Azuz has started his own kids’ news channel. It’s a daily 9ish minute video that you watch either on the website or on Youtube. The World from A to Z is focused on the five Cs: “Critical Thinking, Civil Explanations, Compassionate Conversations, Community…. And of course, Carl.”  Parents can sign up to get a nightly newsletter detailing the stories that will be discussed the next day.  Coverage runs August through May.

CNN10 with Coy Wire (middle school to high school, free)

A longtime favorite of homeschoolers CNN10 is a daily 10 minute video available on the website or YouTube. CNN10 is focused on students over 13 and their mission is to “break down complicated news stories with easy-to-understand explanations.” Parents can sign up to get a nightly newsletter detailing the stories that will be discussed the next day as well as a news quiz at the end of the week. Coverage runs August through May.

KidNuz Podcast (elementary to high school, free)

For kids who may be sensitive to images but still want to listen to current events or if you’re looking for a news program that you can listen to in the car, KidNuz is a great option and covers “top stories and current events, all nonpartisan and age appropriate.” You can listen in your preferred podcast app. One bonus of KidNuz is that it runs year round so it’s also a good substitute when other news sources like CNN10 and The World from A to Z are on breaks.

The Week Jr (upper elementary to middle school, subscription - 6 week free trial; $49.95 for 19 additional issues)

The Week Jr. is a weekly print news magazine delivered to your mailbox. The topics covered are timely but of course, not as current as a daily news source when events are changing fast. This one is a subscription but there is a 6 week free trial to see if it’s something you’ll use. This is a great screen-free option to incorporate current events and introduce kids to traditional print media.

Time for Kids (elementary, free)

The Time website just for kids. Upon entering the site, you are prompted to enter a grade level  (k through 6th) and articles appropriate for that age and reading level are displayed. The focus is on positive events that will be of interest to young kids. This is a good option to introduce kids to online media sources; the articles are short and easy to read. They’re also useful as an introduction to the journalistic format.