When it comes to the news media, how do you know what’s true and not true? Current events and political headlines, especially during the pivotal 2024 presidential election season we’re in at the moment, can be confusing, even for the most politically-informed reader. And if we feel this way as adults, imagine how youngsters must perceive these headlines. Hmmm…maybe that’s why most Gen Zers get their news from TikTok?

Sure, our kids are learning about the election and current events at school. But it’s key as their parents to make sure our children are informed about the race to the White House elsewhere too, without getting caught up in tabloid-like headlines. It’s key that our kids consume news from reputable sources, meaning they’re unbiased with credible and authoritative reporting.

This list below of news websites, podcasts, and magazines is chock-full of truthful election reporting. Best yet, this content is written specifically for kids (and sometimes written by kids too), so it’s easy for their growing minds to read and understand.

Then check out Starglow’s list of election conversation starters for kids by age and 5 ways to involve your kids in the 2024 election, and stay tuned for more.

TIME for Kids

The baby sister of TIME magazine, TIME for Kids has a print edition and a digital arm, both of which cover current events and top stories around the world. The website has articles geared toward each reading level—from Kindergarten to grades 5 and 6—so your child can scour the news on their own or with help from a grown-up.

Read this: “Candidates Debate” is a to-the-point article with a brief recap of the Sept. 10 presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Scholastic News

You may have seen Scholastic News’ 5-6 page educational magazines come home in your child’s backpack. Many elementary schools, including my son’s, use them to supplement social studies, science, or reading lessons taught in the classroom. The publishing company also has a micro-site that’s devoted exclusively to election 2024 content for kids, with online games and visuals to help children better understand politics and our government.

Play this: This interactive map of the United States explains what other big races we’re voting for this November, with a 101 lesson on the House of Representatives, the Senate, and more.

KidNuz Daily

KidNuz, a kids news podcast from Starglow Media (that’s us!) gets right to the point, summarizing the day’s top headlines (minus the NSFW stuff about murder, terrorist attacks, and wars) in just 5-10 minutes. It’s unbiased, non-partisan, honest reporting appropriate for kids ages 8-14.

Listen to this: You don’t need to download an episode or an app to listen to KidNuz; you can play today’s episode directly on the site’s homepage to listen to the news instantly.

The Week Junior

Believe it or not, Gen Alpha does read magazines. The Week Junior is a monthly magazine aimed specifically at kids ages 8-14 covering world news and current events. The publication’s goal is to inspire kids to form their own opinions about what’s happening in the world, so then they can then discuss it with their teachers, parents, and friends. 

Read this: The magazine’s “supersize issue” which was published on Sept. 4, 2024 reports in depth on the presidential race. It’s not available online, but can be downloaded via The Week Junior app. Parents should also check out their article with expert tips on how to talk to your kids about the news.

DOGO News

This online news site encourages literacy and learning among grade-level children, and is one of the most widely used digital platforms for ESL (English as a Second Language) learners. Stories run the gamut from world news to science to environment topics. Subscribers can unlock premium features, such as translating articles from English to Spanish or lowering the reading level from “original” to “simplified.”

Read this: DOGO News’ Civics vertical isn’t updated daily, but there are a few good articles here that explain some important election info, such as details on Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz and Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance.

Where do your kids get their news?

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