YouthLine

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Ann Okerson wrote:
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1998 18:52:48 -0400 (EDT)
From: Ann Okerson <ann.okerson@yale.edu>
Subject: YouthLine

Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 19:45:17 +0200
From: Michael Uwe Moebius <m.moebius@uni-koeln.de>

YouthLine USA; a kid's connection to the world

http://www.youthline-usa.com

YOUTHLINE USA is a weekly newspaper for children with world and national
news, sports, fun stuff, stories and kids' opinions. Kids love it and
learn simultaneously.  The site features world news, national news,
sports, short stories, "fun" pages, local events, science, animals, movie
reviews, and much more.

What is YOUTHLINE USA? 

A weekly newspaper geared for children 8-13, with large print and language
appropriate for their reading levels. The paper receives information from
respected news provider feeds (e.g., Reuters, AP) and covers
international, national, and local news. Articles are written to appeal to
a child's interests and development level. Students now have the
opportunity to learn how to read a newspaper; to discover facts, stories,
and ideas; and to express their opinions.

Every issue contains interesting articles on varied topics including
politics, economics, science, international events, sports, arts and
culture, and literature.Relevant health issues and technology information
are also featured.

Goals: 

Promote reading 
Improve reading skills 
Increase children's understanding of current events and world issues 
Teach children the crucial skills of reading a newspaper 
Teach children to articulate their opinions and have them published 
Contribute to a brighter future for America's youth 

Who created this great concept?

o Saki Dodelson, computer executive, mother of three children ages 6,8,10 
o Susan Gertler, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, mother of three children
ages 2,5,8 

e-mail:  susan@youthline-usa.com