Our Mission
Kid Scoop News opens the doors of discovery for elementary school children by providing interactive, engaging and relevant age-appropriate materials designed to awaken the magic of reading at school, at home, and throughout their lives.
The Literacy Crisis
85%Of juvenile offenders have problems reading.
70%Of low-income fourth grade students cannot read at a basic level.
40%Of students across the nation cannot read at a basic level.
Reading interest and ability has been linked to all sorts of wonderful things- more complex vocabulary and critical thinking, greater socio-emotional depth, success in school and in life, and communities that thrive.
Our Approach
What Are We Doing To Address The Literacy Crisis?
Kid Scoop News addresses one of the most prevalent reasons a child falls behind: the absence of reading materials that motivate kids by relating to them in their cultures and experiences.
We provide an award-winning, monthly, full-color, print reading resource for children.
We address the opportunity gap for children from low-income families.
Making A Difference
150,000
Students received Kid Scoop News every month in 2023/2024
1 Million+
Kid Scoop News copies distributed to students in 2023-2024 school year & 7 Million syndicated pages
40 States
Founded in 1984, we have expanded over the years
1,000
Teachers receiving Kid Scoop News each month
Action
We do this by getting children to read more.
The more kids read, the more they succeed.
Kid Scoop News equips students, educators, and parents with engaging materials and guidance to strengthen literacy development both at school and at home.
90%
of our teachers say Kid Scoop News creates excitement about learning.
92%
say Kid Scoop News makes reading for fun of greater interest.
According to our annual teacher survey.
Vision
We can end the literacy crisis in our lifetime by ensuring that every person on the planet has access to the tools and materials they need to read, write, and participate productively in their communities.
Locally Focused.
National Reach.
Kid Scoop News is delivered across the United States at the places marked below. Kid Scoop Weekly appears in over 34 states. To help us reach more kids, sponsor a classroom, school district, or more!
Our Impact
Engage
Working at the intersection of parent engagement and youth literacy. Making the Home-School connection.
Champion
Building community awareness around the joy of reading and opportunities to take action.
What’s The Latest Scoop?
Resources
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Global Youth & News Media Prize 2021 Kid Scoop News recognized with a Tier 3 Place
My students look forward to every magazine and the conversations in the classroom the articles evoke is magical! There are so many relatable stories and every month there are many who love seeing the creativity of the drawing contests. My students are always so inspired by seeing their name and art in print! What joy it brings them! The shared reading experiences we gain from the monthly magazines are priceless and the magazines are also so engaging for all age groups! Thank you for providing this amazing resource to all readers!
Kirstin McMullen, 4th Grade Teacher, Petaluma
We are so grateful for our subscription to Kid Scoop News! I just mailed out gratitude letters to you all today from the students. Also, please see the attachments of students enjoying reading Kid Scoop with friends! Many thanks!
Emily Koller, 4th Grade – Bahia Vista Elementary School, San Rafael
Our Sponsors
We want to say a huge thank you to our sponsors. Our sponsors make Kid Scoop News available free of charge.
