WORLDteen: A Young Teen's Resource For Current Events

Several years ago, I did my internship for my Masters in Public Policy at WORLD magazine’s World Journalism Institute (WJI) in Asheville, NC. I loved it, and it might be a great internship opportunity for you, as well. I was able to meet writers and authors and participate in planning and leading conferences for college-aged aspiring journalists. One of these was a two-week conference held at The King's College, housed in New York City's Empire State Building. I recall that I also put together a database of the entire Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities' journalism departments. It was a fantastic experience.

In addition to WJI, WORLD now also has a WORLDteen current events program designed for ages 11-14. WORLDteen features age-appropriate reporting designed to introduce young students to news happening both in the U.S. and abroad. This would be an excellent resource for any student, but in particular, the home school family who wants to stay abreast of current events.

WORLDteen includes a print magazine that is delivered every other month, along with online quizzes and printable worksheets. Parents might be interested in the Teaching Guide included with each new issue. The Guides offer additional recommendations and tips for teaching current events. WORLDteen also has a website and mobile app that provides breaking news on a daily basis.