Tips from the Pros

Scholastic Kid Reporters get tips from professional reporters and news anchors on how to do the best interviews, get questions answered, and what young aspiring journalists need to know to follow their nose for news.

Articles

David Shuster Shares His Strategy
by Joe Wlos
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | November 2,2009
MSNBC's David Shuster talks with Kid Reporter Joe Wlos about what it takes to be a good journalist.

CBS Anchor Maggie Rodriguez
by Gopa Praturi
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | September 15,2009
Hard work and a respect for her Cuban-American culture all make a difference to this award-winning journalist.

Rachel Maddow Talks
by Lya Ferreyra
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | August 24,2009
...and talks, and talks, and talks, all the way to her own successful TV news show. She also talks to Kid Reporter Lya Ferreyra about how to follow in her footsteps.

Lifelong Pursuit of Journalism
by Danielle Azzolina
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | July 10,2008
Kid Reporter Danielle Azzolina interviews Lester Holt from NBC News about his career in journalism and what it takes to be a good journalist.

Election 2008 is "Off the Hook!"
by Jack Greenberg
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 19,2008
Kid Reporter Jack Greenberg thinks "NBC Nightly News" Anchor Brian Williams is a great journalistic mind.

The Real Brian Williams
by Kajal Jani
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | May 19,2008
Kid Reporter Kajal Jani finds out that there's more to Brian Williams than just being the Anchor of "NBC Nightly News."

Reach for a Radio
by Aaron Broder
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 20,2008
Scholastic Kid Reporter Aaron Broder talks radio with NPR's Melissa Block.

At Ease With the President
by Siena Rafter
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | February 20,2008
NBC's Senior White House Correspondent David Gregory talks about his experiences covering politics, and gives Scholastic Kid Reporter Siena Rafter tips for aspiring journalists.

Feet to the Fire
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | August 29,2007
Scholastic Kid Reporter Chris Johnson spent a day on the campaign trail with Today Show anchor Matt Lauer.

Open Your Ears
by Emma Huibregtse
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | August 30,2007
Meredith Vieira talks about covering politics with Kid Reporter Emma Huibregste

Resources

Lester Holt Talks to Scholastic Kids Press Corps
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | As the 2008 presidential primary neared the finish line, NBC News' Lester Holt invited Kid Reporter Danielle Azzolina onto the set of NBC Nightly News at Rockefeller Center for a chat.

Tips From the Pros Video
Scholastic News Online | Pro journalists offer Scholastic News kid reporters -- and you! -- tips on how to be better writers, journalists, and informed citizens.