kids Speak for America

Kids Speak For America is a site where kids can share their opinions on politics, school, money and more.

Money

Paying National Debt

As a kid that keeps getting put deeper in debt before I even got out of  middle school I was wondering if the Presidents or Congress is the blame for our continuing increase in the national debt. Math is not my best subject but it looks to me like both are and both the Democrats and Republicans share in the blame. I tried to look at this in the simplest way I could and will share with other … Continue Reading

Trillion Dollar Explanation

I asked my dad, my grandpa and a couple of my teachers what a trillion dollars was. All they seemed to know is that it was a lot of money and a one with 12 zeroes behind it. $1,000,000,000,000. Wow that must be a lot of money but I was still confused. My allowance when I do my chores is $5 per week. Since I don't like cleaning my room I don't always get my $5. Now if I cleaned my room for 2 weeks … Continue Reading

Historical People

Government

Space Shuttle Atlantis made its final landing on the morning of July 21, 2011. As millions of kids watched Shuttle Atlantis made a picture perfect final landing at the Kennedy Space Center. Sonic booms were heard and mission control gave us … [Read More...]

Atlantis final journey took place on July 8, 2011 at 11:29 a.m. EDT. Kids around the world were witness to the final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis as Atlantis made the final journey 200 miles into space to launch with the International Space … [Read More...]

U.S. Constitution

Understanding the US Constitution the 3 branches of government legislative, judicial and executive are discussed along with the Bill of  Rights. Video by Creg Seibert and proudly shown in our Kids Speak educational series. … [Read More...]

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessing of Liberty to ourselves and our … [Read More...]

Family

American students have received a quality education but there is room for improvement. The 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test of math and reading, which U.S. fourth and eighth graders take every two years. Those … [Read More...]

1. When I say that I completed my homework I will be telling the truth. 2. I will keep my room clean without being forced to do so. 3. I will listen to the advice of my parents and understand that they know what is best for me. 4. … [Read More...]

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presidents day

Presidents Day: Not Just a No School Day Presidents Day is not just a day off from school or work. On Presidents Day became a national holiday in 1879. First celebrated on Washington’s birthday it was later changed to the third Wednesday of February. Today, we celebrate all Presidents that have led our nation. This […]

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