Nick News with Linda Ellerbee is a critically acclaimed news show for kids. The show has been on the air for 15 years and has received more than 20 Emmy nominations as well as several Emmy Awards. The show has also been recognized for excellence with three Peabody Awards and more than a dozen Parents’ Choice Awards. This series has often tackled controversial topics head on, informing children about important issues rather than providing a “sugar-coated” version of the news.
On Sunday, January 28, Nick News with Linda Ellerbee will present “Rebels with a Cause!” at 8:30 ET. This episode will feature five stories of children who aren’t afraid to rock the boat.
- Fiona and Hanna oppose the use of child labor in sweatshops and even took the matter to their local school board in Vermont, ensuring that their school uniforms weren’t produced in sweatshops that exploit children.
- Micah of California speaks out against the use of torture on prisoners with suspected terrorist connections.
- Washington residents, Amina and Athena, hope to bring attention to the negative impact high stakes testing has on instructional methods and to eventually change the state law.
- Blake of Illinois has a cause that many Americans don’t think twice about--the circus and the inhumane treatment of animals.
- A girl in Alabama named Ava does not support the War in Iraq and even protested at the State Capitol in her home state.
Tune in to Nick News with Linda Ellerbee on Sunday, January 28 for inspirational stories of these courageous children and what they're doing to bring about change.
Educational Tip: The News Archive on the Nick News website is an excellent resource for older children and includes easy-to-understand articles from 2005 to the present.
Source: PR Newswire 1/8/07
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