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This week on NewsDepth:
We have the Inauguration of President Donald Trump into the Oval Office.
The Israel-Hamas War in Gaza reaches a ceasefire agreement.
School children in California are returning to school after the wildfires.
And students in Colorado open an ADA accessible playground.
Inauguration (noun): A ceremony to induct someone into a new position; the transfer of presidential powers.
Executive Order (noun): An official instruction issued by the President to manage the operations of the federal government.
Gaza Strip (noun): A small piece of land located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Genre (noun): A category of writing characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
Chess Grandmaster (noun): A chess player who has earned the highest title in the game.
BMX Freestyle (noun): Bicycle motocross stunt riding on a BMX bike.
Every child deserves to play on the playground, but not every playground is designed for a child with disabilities.
In Colorado, a group of students worked together to open the first ADA playground in the city's public school district!
For our write-to-us this week, we want to know what you think: Why is accessibility important for kids?
Students can use our inbox form online or send us an email to newsdepth@ideastream.org to send us their answers.
In this week’s episode, we also meet Lavinia, a Tucson, Arizona high school senior that just loves reading.
Lavinia started a locker library at her school because she wanted to share that love for reading with her classmates.
For our poll this week, we want to know: What is your favorite genre of books?
Students can choose between: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, adventure, horror, romance, or nonfiction.
